1997 BMW M3

The 1997 BMW M3 came in available in two trims, the coupe and the sedan. Both trims were powered by a 3.2 Liter Inline-6 engine that generated 240 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. Such engine has a displacement of 3152 cc and can reach a redline at 6800 rpm. This M3 is a rear wheel drive that has front-engine and has curb weight of 3150 lbs. Its powertrain were paired with a standard 5-speed manual transmission and achieved a 19.8 miles per gallon power-fuel data. It has a limited top speed of 137 mph. Fuel economy data for the coupe are 20 in city and 28 in highway while the sedan got 19-20 in city and 28 in highway driving.

Traditional to BMW, all M3s offered plenty of features including this year's models. Convenience features include standard air conditioning, power windows, power door locks and leather seats. Sunroof and power seats came in as optional features for both trims. Maximum seating capacity for both the coupe and convertible is 5. A cassette player came as standard entertainment feature while safety equipment includes ABS brakes and driver and passenger air bags.