BMW M3 (E30) (non-catalyst) Coupe
147 kW200 PS197 hp1986–1991
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- Power
- 147 kW 200 PS · 197 hp
The BMW M3 (E30) (non-catalyst) uses a four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 147 kW (200 PS), in coupe form. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the M3 (E30) (non-catalyst)'s drive to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 2.3 (catalyst) (143 kW), the M3 (E30) (non-catalyst) gains 3% in power; the 2.5 Sport Evolution (175 kW), strongest of the 4, has 28 kW more.
Engine
| Engine code | S14 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 147 kW 200 PS · 197 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1986–1991 |
| Generation | M3 (E30) (1986–1991) |
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