Here are great numbers of possibilities for getting around outdoors. We have a particularly fascinating way for you. If you love open cars and like to drive fast, the appeal of the BMW M3 Convertible will be very hard to resist. Where open sky and the immense power reserves of the engine compliment each other, open driving becomes the most superb form of mobility. The performance characteristics of the M3 engine enable powerful cruising down country roads as well as swift headway on the freeway.

BMW M3 Convertible Engine

The engine of the M3 convertible was developed by the BMW M motor racing specialists. They built a powerful 236 kW 3.2 liter motor with pronounced sports car qualities. Its torque at 3800/min is a breathtaking 236 on the Newton meter: Permanent thrust in any situation, spontaneous acceleration from stop to top speed. A power output weight of almost 6 kg/kW provides for breathtaking results: From 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Right to the pinnacle of the best sports cars. It becomes quite clear: The M engine is much more than a high-performance motor. It is the embodiment of the idea of the pure sports car.

BMW M3 Convertible Data

Dimensions (mm)

Length/width/height
4433/1710/1335
Wheelbase
2710
Track, front/rear
1422/1438
Interior width, front/rear
1352/1323
Elbow room, front/rear
1412/1394
Headroom, front/rear
960/930
Luggage capacity, (L)
405
Fuel capacity, (L)
62

Weights (kg)

Curb weight
1440
Max. gross weight, man
1930
Max. payload
490
Max. axle load, front/rear
910/1120
Max. roof load
75

Engine

Type
DOHC I-6 24v
Bore and stroke
86.4 x 89.6
Displacement
3152
Compression ratio
10.5
Fuel grade
Premium unl.
Engine control system
Siemens MS41.2
Power (SAE hp @ rpm)
240 @6000
Torque (ft/lb @ rpm)
236 @ 3800

Fuel Consumption

City l/100km
12.1
Highway l/100km
8.2

Drivetrain

Drive configuration
Front engine / Rear drive
Transmission type
5-M
Final drive ratio
3.23
Gear ratios (:1)

1st
4.21
2nd
2.49
3rd
1.66
4th
1.24
5th
1.00
Rev.
3.89

Body/Chassis/Suspension

Steering type
Rack and Pinion
Turning circle (m)
11.6
Braking system
4 vented discs, ABS
Front brake rotor dimension (mm/in.)
315/12.4
Rear brake rotor dimension (mm/in.)
312/12.3
Suspension: Front:
McPherson strut type
Rear:
Independent - Z axle
Standard tire size (front)
225/45ZR17
Standard tire size (rear)
245/40ZR17
Standard wheel size (front/rear)
7.5J x 17/8.5J x 17, light alloy

Electrical

Battery capacity (amp/h)
75
Alternator output, amps-watts
80/1120

Performance

Drag coefficient
0.32
Top speed km/h
220
Acceleration 0- 100 km/h (sec.)
6.4