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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 The seeded observations prioritize stable historical reference data from Wikipedia and linked source tables; ambiguous market-specific or unsourced figures are omitted rather than guessed.
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.
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.
The headline numbers for the 1986 BMW M3 (E30), answered straight from its sourced record.
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Originally reported as 6.9 s; stored canonically.
Car and Driver instrumented test of a US-market 1988 E30 M3: 0-60 mph in 6.9 s. Same S14 catalyst generation as the seeded early E30 M3 reference row.
Originally reported as 179 ft; stored canonically.
Car and Driver instrumented 70-0 mph braking for the 1988 US-market BMW M3: 179 ft. Same E30 M3 coupe and five-speed manual generation; later model year and US-market tune relative to the global reference seed.
Originally reported as 53.9 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Official height in inches. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 171.1 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Official length in inches. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
4-cylinder engine. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 2302 cc; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
S14B23 displacement. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 123.127706 kW/t; stored canonically.
Calculated from Peak power · Curb weight.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Electronically limited top speed; higher value reflects optional performance tire / driver package when noted. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Official seating count. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Official curb weight. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Backed by 3 source documents. Expand any value for its full provenance — citation, verification, test conditions, and alternate figures.
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Add dataOriginally reported as 100.9 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Official wheelbase. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 66.1 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Official width in inches. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Inline-4 engine layout. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Front-engine layout. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Naturally aspirated induction. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
5 forward gears. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 195 PS; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Catalyst-equipped early E30 M3 rating. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Published engine redline. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M3Database
Transmission type per source data. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
