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1988 BMW M3 2DR Coupe

2DR Coupe

$34,800 MSRP
2.3l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

14.9 sec

@ 91 mph

Horsepower • Torque
192 hp

Power

170 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,857 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1988 BMW M3 2DR Coupe

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1988

Make:

BMW

Model:

M3

Trim:

2DR Coupe

Style:

2DR Coupe

Base Price:

$34,800

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,857 lbs

Length:

171.1 in.

Width:

66.1 in.

Height:

53.9 in.

Wheelbase:

100.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.33

MPG:

15 city / 26 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 389 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6,750 rpm

Torque:

170 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 6,750 rpm

Torque:

170 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm

Engine:

2.3l I-4

Displacement:

2.3 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

7,250 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.7 sec

0-60 mph:

7.03 sec

0-100 mph:

18.3 sec

60-130 mph:

33.62 sec

Top Speed:

144 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.62 sec @ 73.2 mph

¼ mile:

14.93 sec @ 91.3 mph

½ mile:

23.68 sec @ 112.2 mph

1 mile:

38.41 sec @ 128.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55VR15

Rear Tires:

P205/55VR15

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.1

Gear Ratios

1: 3.83

2: 2.2

3: 1.4

4: 1

5: 0.81

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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