1997 BMW E36 M3 Specifications

Specifications

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1992 - 1999
Price :	$39,375
Weight :	3180 lbs \| 1442.424 kg
Introduced At :	1992 Paris Auto Show

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	136.7 mph \| 219.95 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3152 cc \| 192.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total BMW Production for 1997 :	177,166
E36 M3 Production (1992-1999) :	71,242
Total 1997 E36 M3 production :	7,940
1997 BMW E36 M3
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	3,405
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	4,535

Handling

1997 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,900
Avg. Household Income :	$37,005
Avg. Home :	$124,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22

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Q: How fast is the 1997 BMW E36 M3? A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 has a top speed of 136.7 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 BMW E36 M3? A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1997 BMW E36 M3? A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 has a length of 174.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1997 BMW E36 M3? A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 has a width of 67.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1997 BMW E36 M3 cost when new?A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 had a base price of approximately $39,375 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 BMW E36 M3? A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1997? A: BMW produced 177,166 automobiles in 1997.

Q: How many E36 M3 were produced? A: BMW produced 71,242 examples of the E36 M3 from 1992 to 1999.

Q: How many 1997 E36 M3s were produced? A: BMW produced 7,940 examples of the E36 M3 in 1997.

Q: What engine did the 1997 BMW E36 M3 have? A: The engine powering the 1997 BMW E36 M3 was a Inline 6 (3152 cc | 192.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1997 BMW E36 M3 have? A: The 1997 BMW E36 M3 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.