1997 BMW M3 M3 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- M3 2dr Cpe Manual
- $39,380
- M3S 4dr Sdn Manual
- $39,380
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
$3,300
Starting MSRP
- cruise control
- on-board computer
- pwr sport seats
See more detail $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
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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240 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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3.2L/192
Displacement
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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240 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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236 @ 3800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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10.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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106 in
Wheelbase
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38 in
Front Head Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5
Passenger Capacity
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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82 ft³
Passenger Volume
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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54 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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56 in
Track Width, Front
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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M Sport w/Coil
Suspension Type - Rear
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Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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M Sport w/Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/40R17
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P245/40R17
Rear Tire Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/45R17
Front Tire Size
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17 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,175 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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