1997 e36 M3 automatic

[enemigo]

What would be the 0-60, 1/8 and 1/4 time for the '97 M3 automatic? Thanks.

[e36surge]

See attached

[Cruzin 323is]

there is no way, that there is that much of a differnce between auto and manual...

and the auto never came in 5 speed...

[RexKing86]

Originally Posted by Cruzin 323is

there is no way, that there is that much of a differnce between auto and manual...

and the auto never came in 5 speed...

I thought the differene was more like 1/2 a second... and +1, ive never heard of a 5-speed auto M3...

[e36surge]

CRUIZIN -> Before making any global statements about what BMW did or did not do you should look into facts and figures.

This link is where I got my information http://www.bmwworld.com/reviews/m3_automatic.htm

I have always used references for my posts and never go beyond my knowledge base when I try to help individuals on this forum as I do not believe misleading people is a way of helping them.

That being said, check the statement below and check the link that the statement came from. You can also visit http://www.bmwheritage.com

In 1995, a ZF 5HP18 five-speed automatic transmission was offered on the M3 as optional equipment. During the 1994 to 1995 model year, around 10,000 USA and 18,500 non-USA versions of the M3 were produced.

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2196/default.aspx

The M3 lineup expanded in '97 with the U.S. introduction of the four-door sedan. The engine had been enlarged to 3.2 liters in '96, which upped torque 11 lb-ft to 236. While all M3 coupe models used a five-speed manual, the M3 sedans came with rowable gears or an optional five-speed automatic. Rarest of the M3s are the Lightweights sold in '95 and '96, although only 122 of these upgraded-performance coupes made it to the U.S.

http://www.motortrend.com/buyersguid...5_1999_bmw_m3/

And my last refernece is my friend's 1997 M3 5 speed automatic that I just drove back from the Montreal F1 because he got too drunk to drive back on his own.... yup Villeneuve hit the wall "AGAIN" at least Heidfeld finished.

I believe a the +1 no longer applies.

My mistake was not posting my reference(s).

I can post more references if required!

[WarNox]

sassed

[Teh Prof]

My M3 is a five speed automatic. Hopefully it won't be for much longer, but that's what it is now. I'll happily take a picture for you if you want.

[LtcOliverNorth]

Owned.

[enemigo]

Originally Posted by e36surge

See attached

These figures are for the 3.0 M3 not for 3.2

[tomctx]

Originally Posted by enemigo

These figures are for the 3.0 M3 not for 3.2

True, but the 97' 3.2 has the same horsepower figure as the 3.0. It does, however, have 11 lb/ft more torque at 400 lower rpms. Depending on final drives, the figures probably are not far off.

[enemigo]

3.2 also has 3.38 final drive while 3.0 - 3.23
If anyone is interested - u.s. specifications :
http://www.kevinshen.org/bmw_e36_3_s..._us_specs.html

as you see 3.2 0-60:6.4, 3.0 0-60:6.9

Originally Posted by tomctx

True, but the 97' 3.2 has the same horsepower figure as the 3.0. It does, however, have 11 lb/ft more torque at 400 lower rpms. Depending on final drives, the figures probably are not far off.

[e36surge]

^^^ That's a great reference. Thanks for posting, never seen this one.

[chico_kj_23]

Originally Posted by LtcOliverNorth

Owned.

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