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The original M3. A Group A homologation special that defined the sports sedan forever.
History
BMW needed 5000 road cars to homologate the M3 for Group A touring car racing. The result was a high-revving 4-cylinder screamer with blistered fenders that dominated the DTM in 1987 and 1989.
Production & Heritage
Production Total17,970
DesignerBMW M GmbH
Production Period1986–1991
Estimated Value$80K–$150K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine2.3L Inline-4 (S14B23)
Power200 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque240 Nm
0–60 mph6.7 sec
Top Speed235 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (Getrag 265)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,200 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.33
BodySteel unibody
Engine Details
Engine CodeS14B23
Displacement2.3L (2,302 cc)
Bore x Stroke93.4 x 84 mm
Compression10.5:1
Valves4 per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel SystemBosch Motronic ML 1.3
Performance
0–100 km/h6.7 sec
0–60 mph6.7 sec
Top Speed235 km/h
Weight-to-Power6.0 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,360 mm
Width1,680 mm
Height1,365 mm
Wheelbase2,562 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-trailing arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc 284mm
Rear BrakesVentilated disc 282mm
SteeringRack and pinion, power-assisted
Tires (Front)205/55 VR15
Tires (Rear)225/50 VR15
Capacity
Fuel Tank70 L
Doors2
Seats4
Source: auto-data.net, BMW Group Archive
