BMW M3 (E30) 2.5 Sport Evolution Coupe
175 kW238 PS235 hp240 Nm1990
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- Power
- 175 kW 238 PS · 235 hp
- Torque
- 240 Nm 177 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Displacement
- 2,467 cm³
Built 1990, the BMW M3 (E30) 2.5 Sport Evolution coupe develops 175 kW (238 PS) and 240 Nm of torque from a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The M3 (E30) 2.5 Sport Evolution pairs rear-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
In a M3 (E30) line-up of 4 versions, the M3 (E30) 2.5 Sport Evolution tops the power chart, 22% above the entry 2.3 (catalyst) (143 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (250 km/h).
M3 (E30) 2.5 Sport Evolution: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the M3 (E30): 175 kW (238 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 250 km/h
Engine
| Engine code | S14 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,467 cm³ 2.5 l · 151 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 175 kW 238 PS · 235 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1990 |
| Generation | M3 (E30) (1986–1991) |
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