BMW M3 1997 ----------- Note: On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car. CAR SPECIFICATIONS Engine Displacement: 3152 cc. Engine Location: FRONT Engine Type: NORMAL Engine Max Horsepower: 240 bhp @: 6000 rpm Engine Torque: 236 lb-ft @: 3800 rpm Compression Ratio: 10.5 :1 Maximum engine speed: 6800 rpm Transmission Type: MANUAL Number of Gears: 5 Gear Ratio 1st: 4.20 :1 Gear Ratio 2nd: 2.49 :1 Gear Ratio 3rd: 1.66 :1 Gear Ratio 4th: 1.24 :1 Gear Ratio 5th: 1.00 :1 Final drive ratio: 3.23 :1 Driving wheels: REAR Car test weight: 3320 lb. % weight on front wheels: 50 % Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Tire section width: 245 mm. Wheel diameter: 17 in. Tire profile: 40 % Coefficient of drag: 0.32 Frontal area: 20.20 sq.ft. Overall height: 52.6 in. Overall width: 67.3 in. Ground clearance: 4.3 in.