All BMW modelsBMW M3: generations and engines
The BMW M3 has been built since 1986 in 11 generations, with 31 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible, sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1986–present
Generations11
Engine versions31
Power195–510 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible, Sedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline
BMW M3 generations
- 1986–1990
BMW M3 (E30)
Engines below - 1988–1991
BMW M3 Convertible (E30)
Engines below - 1992–1999
BMW M3 Coupe (E36)
Engines below - 1994–1999
BMW M3 Convertible (E36)
Engines below - 2000–2006
- 2001–2006
BMW M3 Convertible (E46)
Engines below - 2007–2013
- 2008–2011
BMW M3 (E90)
Engines below - 2008–2013
BMW M3 Convertible (E93)
Engines below - 2014–2020
- 2020–present
Specs
BMW M3 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
BMW M3 (E30)1986–1990 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 (195 hp) CAT | 1986–1989 | Gasoline | 195 hp (143 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 6.8 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 2.3 (200 hp) | 1986–1989 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 6.7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| 2.3 (220 hp) Evolution | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 6.7 s | 151 mph (243 km/h) | |
| 2.3 (215 hp) CAT | 1989–1990 | Gasoline | 215 hp (158 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 6.7 s | 150 mph (241 km/h) | |
| 2.5 (238 hp) Sport Evolution | 1990 | Gasoline | 238 hp (175 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 6.5 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) |
BMW M3 Convertible (E30)1988–1991 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 (195 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 195 hp (143 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 7.5 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | |
| 2.3 (200 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 7.3 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | |
| 2.3 (215 hp) | 1989–1991 | Gasoline | 215 hp (158 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 7.3 s | 149 mph (239 km/h) |
BMW M3 Coupe (E36)1992–1999 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0i (286 hp) | 1992–1995 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| GT 3.0 (295 hp) | 1994–1995 | Gasoline | 295 hp (217 kW) | 238 lb-ft (323 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 3.2 (321 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 321 hp (236 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M3 Convertible (E36)1994–1999 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0i (286 hp) | 1994–1995 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 3.2 (321 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 321 hp (236 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M3 Convertible (E46)2001–2006 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2i 24V (343 hp) | 2001–2006 | Gasoline | 343 hp (252 kW) | 269 lb-ft (365 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M3 (E90)2008–2011 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 (420 hp) | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 420 hp (309 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 4.0 (420 hp) Automatic | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 420 hp (309 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4.7 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| CRT 4.4 (450 hp) DCT | 2011 | Gasoline | 450 hp (331 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 4.4 s | 180 mph (290 km/h) |
BMW M3 Convertible (E93)2008–2013 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0i (420 hp) | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 420 hp (309 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 4.0i (420 hp) Automatic | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 420 hp (309 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
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