BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (catalyst) Coupe
143 kW194 PS192 hp1986–1991
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- Power
- 143 kW 194 PS · 192 hp
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
- Displacement
- 2,300 cm³
The BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (catalyst) produces 143 kW (194 PS) from a 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the M3 (E30) 2.3 (catalyst)'s drive to the rear wheels.
Of the 4 versions in the M3 (E30) line-up, the M3 (E30) 2.3 (catalyst) is the entry version - the 2.5 Sport Evolution (175 kW) delivers 22% more. According to our catalog data, the M3 (E30) 2.3 (catalyst) reaches 235 km/h.
Engine
| Engine code | S14 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,300 cm³ 2.3 l · 140 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 143 kW 194 PS · 192 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1986–1991 |
| Generation | M3 (E30) (1986–1991) |
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