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1997 Dinan M3

1. Centrifugal Supercharger ($7 000 USD) 2. High Flow Throttle Body ($400 USD) 3.Stage 4 Suspension. ($1 529 USD).

In Detail

price $ $ $17 800 USD
engine Supercharged Inline-6
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 2990 cc / 182.5 in³
bore 86 mm / 3.39 in
stroke 85.8 mm / 3.38 in
compression 10.5:1
power 254.3 kw / 341.0 bhp @ 6750 rpm
specific output 114.05 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 402.7 nm / 297.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
redline 7000
body / frame UInit Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 255/40ZR-17
rear tires 255/40ZR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size x 315 mm / x 12.4 in
r brake size x 312 mm / x 12.3 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight 1451 kg / 3199 lbs
wheelbase 2700 mm / 106.3 in
front track 1435 mm / 56.5 in
rear track 1450 mm / 57.1 in
length 4432 mm / 174.5 in
width 1709 mm / 67.3 in
height 1328 mm / 52.3 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 4.20:1, 2.49:1, 1.66:1, 1.24:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive 3.23:1
top speed ~252.7 kph / 157.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.8 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~12.1 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~13.5 seconds