New owner

[Lillywhites]

Picked up my 95 m3 yesterday. This car is awesome. I had no idea Ms are what they are. Unbelievable car. A 325 cant even compare. Can anyone give me specs on my car. thanks

 

[ILuvBMW]

Congrats! Post some pics!

 

[Tom]

Congrats and welcome aboard.

 

[vlad]

Howdy! and welcome!

'95 M3 Specs

Weight
Unladen 3175 lbs

Max.permissible 4255 lbs

Permitted load 1080 lbs

Permitted axle load front/rear 2007/2403 lbs

Permitted roof load 165 lbs


Engine
Cylinders/valves in-line 6/24

Capacity liters 3.0

Bore/stroke inch 3.39/3.38

Nominal output/rpm hp 240/6000

Max. torque/rpm lb-ft/min 225/4250

Compression ratio/prem.unleaded fuel :1 10.5/min. 91 octane


Transmission
Standard gear ratios I/II/III/IV/V/R 4.20/2.49/1.66/1.24/1.00/3.89

Final drive ratio 3.15

Automatic gear ratios I/II/III/IV/V/R 3.67/2.00/1.41/1.00/0.74/4.10

Final drive ratio 3.23


Performance
Drag coefficient Cd .32

Top speed mph 145+

Acceleration sec 6.1

1/4 mile sec 14.5


Fuel Consumption
City mpg 19

Highway mpg 27

Fuel tank capacity U.S. gal 17.2

Wheels
Tire dimensions 235/40 ZR 17

Wheel dimensions 7.5J x 17

Material Light alloy


Electrical System
Battery capacity Amp-hours 75

Alternator output Amp/Watts 80/1120

 

[Lillywhites]

thanks for the stats. Hey just curious what are some of the most common upgrades to boost hp up. What are the plus and minuses of a chip. what about full intake kits or even better a turbo and so on. I dont want to put a chip in if its going to hammer the car.

 

[bmwsarenice]

congrats pics!!!pics!!!pics!!!