BMW M3

BMW M3
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW M
Production	1985–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury sports sedan
Layout	FR layout

E30
Overview
Production	1985–1992
Assembly	Regensburg, Germany Garching, Germany Rosslyn, South Africa
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Related	BMW 3 Series
Powertrain
Engine	2.3 L I4 2.5 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,562 mm (100.9 in)
Length	4,345 mm (171.1 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Curb weight	1,165–1,360 kg (2,568.4–2,998.3 lb)

E36
Overview
Production	1992–1999 71,242 built
Assembly	Regensburg, Germany Rosslyn, South Africa Toluca, Mexico (BMW Mexico)
Designer	Ulf Weidhase (1990)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Related	BMW 3 Series
Powertrain
Engine	2990 cc S50B30 I6 (1992–95) 3152 cc S52B32 I6 (NA, 1996–99) 3201 cc S50B32 I6 (1995–99)
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6 Speed SMG
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2,700 mm) Convertible: 106.7 in (2,710 mm)
Length	174.5 in (4,432 mm) Lightweight: 178.0 in (4,521 mm)
Width	67.3 in (1,709 mm) saloon: 66.9 in (1,699 mm)
Height	52.6 in (1,336 mm) saloon: 53.7 in (1,364 mm)
Curb weight	1,460 kg (3,219 lb) Convertible: 1,560 kg (3,439 lb)

E46 M3
Overview
Production	2000–2006 85,744 built
Assembly	Regensburg, Germany
Designer	Ulf Weidhase (exterior: 1998) Martina Bachmann (interior: 1998)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Related	BMW 3 Series
Powertrain
Engine	3.2L S54 B32 I6
Transmission	6 Speed Manual 6 Speed SMG Drivelogic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	107.5 in (2,730 mm)
Length	2001–02: 176.8 in (4,491 mm) 2003–06: 176.9 in (4,493 mm)
Width	70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height	2001-02 Coupe: 54.0 in (1,372 mm) 2001–02 Convertible: 53.7 in (1,364 mm) 2003–06 Coupe: 53.9 in (1,369 mm) 2003–06 Convertible: 53.9 in (1,369 mm)
Curb weight	Coupe: 3,415 lb (1,549 kg)

E90/92/93
Overview
Production	2007–July 5, 2013 (saloon discontinued in 2011)
Assembly	Regensburg, Germany
Designer	Karl John Elmitt (coupe) , Hans-Bruno Starke (saloon)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door (E90) saloon 2-door (E92) coupe 2-door (E93) convertible
Related	BMW 3 Series
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L S65 V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.7 in (2,761 mm)
Length	2011– Coupe & Convertible: 181.8 in (4,618 mm) 2011– saloon: 180.4 in (4,582 mm) 2008–2010 Coupe: 181.4 in (4,608 mm) 2008–2010 Convertible: 181.7 in (4,615 mm)
Width	2011– Coupe: 71.7 in (1,821 mm) 2011– Saloon: 71.5 in (1,816 mm) 2011– Convertible: 71.0 in (1,803 mm)
Height	2011– Coupe & 2008–2010 Convertible: 55.6 in (1,412 mm) 2008–2011 saloon: 57.0 in (1,448 mm) 2011– Convertible: 54.8 in (1,392 mm) 2008–2010 Coupe: 54.2 in (1,377 mm)
Curb weight	Coupe: 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) Saloon: 1,685 kg (3,715 lb) Convertible: 1,810 kg (3,990 lb)

BMW M3 E92 GT2

Category	American Le Mans Series GT2 (then GT in 2010) 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE Pro
Constructor	BMW
Designer(s)	Jeff Koons (2010 LM24 Art Car)
Successor	BMW Z4 GTE
Technical specifications
Chassis	Unitary construction steel body with welded safety cell made of extremely rigid precision steel tubing; safety fuel tank in CRP sandwich tray; pneumatic four-stamp jack system
Suspension (front)	ZF Sachs based on production version, with increased wheel caster angle, enlarged track width and enhanced wheel camber; five-way adjustable shock absorbers; tubular stabilizer bar
Suspension (rear)	ZF Sachs based on production version, with enlarged track width and enhanced wheel camber; five-way adjustable shock absorbers, tubular stabilizer bar
Length	4,634 mm (182 in)
Width	1,912 mm (75 in)
Height	1,280 mm (50 in)
Axle track	1,900 mm (75 in)
Wheelbase	2,779 mm (109 in)
Engine	BMW P65B40 4.0 L (4,000 cc; 244 cu in) V8 90° cylinder angle, 32-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, front engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Hewland/Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual (2009-2010)/semi-automatic (2011-2012) gearbox, mechanical limited slip differential with additional oil/air cooler
Power	460 hp (343 kW) @ 7500 rpm (ALMS air restrictor) 500 hp (373 kW) @ 8750 rpm (2010+)
Weight	1,245 kg (2,745 lb) maximum including driver and fuel
Fuel	Ethanol E85 + Petronas Primax 15% gasoline
Lubricants	Castrol EDGE Petronas Syntium Petrobras LuBRax
Tyres	Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Front: 30/66 - R18 Rear: 31/71 - R18 Rays Engineering aluminum wheels Front: 12 x 18 inches Rear: 13 x 18 inches
Competition history
Notable entrants	/ BMW Rahal Letterman Racing (later BMW Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2011)
Notable drivers	Dirk Müller Tommy Milner Joey Hand Bill Auberlen Jörg Müller Dirk Werner Andy Priaulx Augusto Farfus
Debut	2009 12 Hours of Sebring
Races Wins Poles F.Laps 38 7 n/a n/a
Constructors' Championships	2
Drivers' Championships	1

F80
Overview
Production	2014-present
Assembly	Regensburg, Germany
Designer	Florian Nissl
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door (F80) saloon
Related	BMW M4
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L S55 I6 Twin Turbo
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,812 mm (110.7 in)
Length	4,671 mm (183.9 in)
Width	1,877 mm (73.9 in)
Height	1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Curb weight	1,595 kg (3,516 lb)

The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46, E90/E92/E93, and F30 3-series.

The initial model was a coupe body style. At times the M3 has also been available in saloon and convertible body styles. Due to the 4 Series coupe and convertible models no longer being part of the 3 Series range from 2015, the F82/F83 coupe and convertible models are now called the M4. The M3 name remains in use solely for the saloon version.

Upgrades over the "standard" 3 Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, lightweight components, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-colour "M" (Motorsport) emblem.

Based on the 1986 model year E30 3-Series, the E30 M3 used the BMW S14 engine.

In contrast to later M3 iterations, the E30 M3 was campaigned by BMW as well as other racing teams including Prodrive and AC Schnitzer in many forms of motorsport, including rallying and road racing. The latter included campaigns in the World Touring Car Championship, Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, British Touring Car Championship, Italian Touring Car Championship, French Touring Car Championship and the Australian Touring Car Championship. The production of the E30 road car was to homologate the M3 for Group A Touring Car racing. It was to compete with various models including the "2.3-16V" variant of the Mercedes-Benz W201 190E that was introduced in 1983.

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