BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 GT Coupe
220 kW299 PS295 hp1994
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- Power
- 220 kW 299 PS · 295 hp
- Top speed
- 275 km/h
- Displacement
- 2,990 cm³
Built 1994, the BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 GT coupe develops 220 kW (299 PS) from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The M3 (E36) 3.0 GT has rear-wheel drive.
Within the M3 (E36) line-up of 5 versions, it delivers 23% more power than the entry 3.2 (North America, S52) (179 kW) and 16 kW less than the 3.2 petrol (236 kW). In figures, it tops out at 275 km/h.
Engine
| Engine code | S50B30 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,990 cm³ 3.0 l · 182 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 220 kW 299 PS · 295 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1994 |
| Generation | M3 (E36) (1992–1999) |
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