BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 Evolution II Coupe
162 kW220 PS217 hp245 Nm1988
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- Power
- 162 kW 220 PS · 217 hp
- Torque
- 245 Nm 181 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 2,300 cm³
A 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 162 kW (220 PS) and 245 Nm of torque powers the BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 Evolution II coupe. The M3 (E30) 2.3 Evolution II pairs rear-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
Within the M3 (E30) line-up of 4 versions, it delivers 13% more power than the entry 2.3 (catalyst) (143 kW) and 13 kW less than the 2.5 Sport Evolution (175 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (245 Nm).
Engine
| Engine code | S14 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,300 cm³ 2.3 l · 140 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 162 kW 220 PS · 217 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1988 |
| Generation | M3 (E30) (1986–1991) |
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