1986 BMW M3 (E30) joins the BMW expansion with source-backed core specifications. The seeded observations prioritize stable historical reference data from Wikipedia and linked source tables; ambiguous market-specific or unsourced figures are omitted rather than guessed.
Specifications by source
Each figure carries an evidence mark and a text label; expand a value for its full provenance — citation, verification, test conditions, and any alternate figures.
0–100 mph19.60 sIndependent testCar and DriverShow full source detail and alternate values
Originally reported as 19.6 s; stored canonically.
Car and Driver instrumented 0-100 mph: 19.6 s for a 1988 US-market E30 M3. Same E30 M3 coupe generation, later model year and market caveat.
0–60 mphi6.90 sIndependent testCar and DriverShow full source detail and alternate values
Frequently asked
The headline numbers for the 1986 BMW M3 (E30), answered straight from its sourced record.
- How fast is the 1986 BMW M3 (E30) 0–60 mph?
- The 1986 BMW M3 (E30) accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.90 s. Source: Car and Driver.
- What is the top speed of the 1986 BMW M3 (E30)?
- The 1986 BMW M3 (E30) has a top speed of 146 mph. Source: Wikipedia.
- How much power does the 1986 BMW M3 (E30) have?
- The 1986 BMW M3 (E30) produces 192 hp. Source: Wikipedia.
- How much does the 1986 BMW M3 (E30) weigh?
- The 1986 BMW M3 (E30) has a curb weight of 2568 lb. Source: Wikipedia.
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