1997 BMW M3 M3S specs & colors

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1997 BMW M3 M3S

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 240.0-hp, 3.2-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 158.5" length, 50.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

    $0

    Starting MSRP
  • LUXURY PKG

    $3,300

    Starting MSRP

    • cruise control
    • on-board computer
    • pwr sport seats
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    $3,300

    Starting MSRP

    • cruise control
    • on-board computer
    • pwr sport seats
    • M-Contour II cast alloy wheels
    • wood interior trim,front center armrest
    • M-Technic front spoiler/side sills
    • leather door/side panel inserts
    • chrome door handles
    • electric seats

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I6
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
240 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.3 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
80

Engine

Displacement
3.2L/192
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 3800
Engine Type
Gas I6
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.4 qts

Measurements

Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
Track Width, Front
56 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Second Hip Room
57 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Length, Overall
175 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Height, Overall
55 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
Front Hip Room
57 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Passenger Volume
86 ft³

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
M Sport w/Coil
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Springs
Suspension Type - Front
M Sport w/Coil

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
P245/40R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 8.5 in
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R17

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,175 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs

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