Comparison BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & Ford Shelby II (facelift 2010) GT 500 5.4 V8 (558 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | M3 | Shelby |
| Generation: | M3 (E36) | Shelby II (facelift 2010) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 (321 Hp) | GT 500 5.4 V8 (558 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.35 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 321 hp | 558 hp |
| Max power in: | 7400 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec | |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 692 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B32 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3201 cm3 | 5408 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Double-VANOS | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1696 mm | 1877 mm |
| Height: | 1365 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1572 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1438 mm | 1587 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1733 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.27 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 | 255/40 ZR19; 285/35 ZR19 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 | R19 |