BMW M3 E30
1986–1991
- Power
- 194–238hp
- 143–175 kW
- Fuel use
- from 7.8l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5–7.2s
- Engine
- 2.3–2.5l
- petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
Engines and versions6
2.3 KATManual · Rear-wheel · 8.8 l/100 km · 6.8 s194hp143 kW
- Max power
- 194 hp
- Max torque
- 230 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1986–1989
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,302 cm³
- Max power
- 143 kW · 194 hp · at 6750 rpm
- Max torque
- 230 N·m · at 4600 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.7
- Bore × stroke
- 93.4 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- S14B23
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.8 l/100 km
- City
- 11.6 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,200 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,570 kg
- Trunk volume
- 400 l
- Boot (max.)
- 400 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R15
- Front track width
- 1,412 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,424 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
2.3Manual · Rear-wheel · 9.5 l/100 km · 6.7 s200hp147 kW
- Max power
- 200 hp
- Max torque
- 230 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1986–1989
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,302 cm³
- Max power
- 147 kW · 200 hp · at 6750 rpm
- Max torque
- 230 N·m · at 4750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Bore × stroke
- 93.4 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- S14B23
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.5 l/100 km
- City
- 12.8 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,200 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,570 kg
- Trunk volume
- 400 l
- Boot (max.)
- 400 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R15
- Front track width
- 1,412 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,424 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
2.3 CabrioManual · Rear-wheel · 9.8 l/100 km · 7.2 s1988–1991200hp147 kW
- Max power
- 200 hp
- Max torque
- 230 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.2 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1988–1991
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,302 cm³
- Max power
- 147 kW · 200 hp · at 6750 rpm
- Max torque
- 230 N·m · at 4750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Bore × stroke
- 93.4 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- S14B23
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.8 l/100 km
- City
- 13.2 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.2 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,300 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,670 kg
- Trunk volume
- 300 l
- Boot (max.)
- 300 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R15
- Front track width
- 1,412 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,424 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
2.3 EvolutionManual · Rear-wheel · 10 l/100 km · 6.7 s1988–1990200hp147 kW
- Max power
- 200 hp
- Max torque
- 245 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 243 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1988–1990
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,302 cm³
- Max power
- 147 kW · 200 hp · at 6750 rpm
- Max torque
- 245 N·m · at 4750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 11
- Bore × stroke
- 93.4 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- S14B23
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 10 l/100 km
- City
- 13.4 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 243 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,200 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,570 kg
- Trunk volume
- 400 l
- Boot (max.)
- 400 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R15
- Front track width
- 1,412 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,424 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
2.3 Evolution IIManual · Rear-wheel · 7.8 l/100 km · 6.7 s1989–1990220hp162 kW
- Max power
- 220 hp
- Max torque
- 245 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 241 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1989–1990
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,302 cm³
- Max power
- 162 kW · 220 hp · at 6750 rpm
- Max torque
- 245 N·m · at 4750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 11
- Bore × stroke
- 93.4 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- S14B23
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 7.8 l/100 km
- City
- 10.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 241 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,200 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,570 kg
- Trunk volume
- 400 l
- Boot (max.)
- 400 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/45 R16
- Front track width
- 1,412 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,424 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
2.5 Sport EvolutionManual · Rear-wheel · 8.8 l/100 km · 6.5 s1990–1990238hp175 kW
- Max power
- 238 hp
- Max torque
- 240 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 248 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1990–1990
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,467 cm³
- Max power
- 175 kW · 238 hp · at 7000 rpm
- Max torque
- 240 N·m · at 4750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.2
- Bore × stroke
- 95 × 87 mm
- Engine code
- S14B25
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.8 l/100 km
- City
- 12.2 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 248 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,165 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,540 kg
- Trunk volume
- 400 l
- Boot (max.)
- 400 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/45 ZR16
- Front track width
- 1,412 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,424 mm
- Ground clearance
- 115 mm
Trim levels5
Standard1986–199124features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Fabric, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, Metallic Paint, Full-size spare wheel, R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Evolution1986–199126features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Fabric, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, Full-size spare wheel, R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Evolution II1986–199126features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Door Sill Trim, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Combined Upholstery (Leather & Fabric), Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, R16 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Sport Evolution1986–199125features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Door Sill Trim, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Alcantara, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag
Visibility & lights
Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, R16 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Cecotto Edition1986–199126features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Sunroof, Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Genuine Leather, Heated Front Seats, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
12V Socket, Premium Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, Metallic Paint, R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Dimensions and weight
Coupe
- Length
- 4,345 mm
- Width
- 1,680 mm
- Height
- 1,370 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,565 mm
- Ground clearance
- 115–120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 400 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Curb weight
- 1,165–1,200 kg
Convertible
- Length
- 4,345 mm
- Width
- 1,680 mm
- Height
- 1,370 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,565 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 300 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Curb weight
- 1,300 kg
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About the M3 E30
BMW M3 E30: 6 engines from 2.3 KAT · 143 kW (194 hp) to 2.5 Sport Evolution · 175 kW (238 hp), fuel consumption from 7.8 l/100 km, trim levels Standard, Evolution, Evolution II, Sport Evolution. Used BMW M3 E30 prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the BMW M3 E30 use?
Combined consumption ranges from 7.8 to 10 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 2.3 Evolution II at 7.8 l/100 km.
Which engines does the BMW M3 E30 come with?
6 engines are available: 2.3 KAT · 143 kW (194 hp), 2.3 · 147 kW (200 hp), 2.3 Evolution · 147 kW (200 hp), 2.3 Cabrio · 147 kW (200 hp), 2.3 Evolution II · 162 kW (220 hp), 2.5 Sport Evolution · 175 kW (238 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
2.5 Sport Evolution: 175 kW (238 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BMW M3 E30?
Length 4345 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1370 mm, wheelbase 2565 mm.