Convertible, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg
286 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
95.7 Hp/l
250 km/h 155.34 mph
2990 cm3
182.46 cu. in.
6, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4433 mm
174.53 in.
1710 mm
67.32 in.
1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | M3 (Convertible) |
| Version | M3 Convertible (E36) |
| Engine version | 3.0i (286 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1994 |
| Year production end | 1995 |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Horsepower RPM | 286 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 6.2 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1540 kg3395.12 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4433 mm174.53 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Designation model | S50B30 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
2990 cm3182.46 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 286 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 95.7 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
5.4 kg/Hp185.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 4.8 kg/Nm, 207.8 Nm/tonne
4.8 kg/Nm207.8 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.236.02 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
86 mm3.39 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
85.8 mm3.38 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
7 l7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
10.75 l11.36 US qt | 9.46 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Ventilated discs |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|---|
| Turning diameter m - ft |
10.7 m35.1 ft. |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 235/40 R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 17 |
| Passengers seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
230 l8.12 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4433 mm174.53 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1710 mm67.32 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1340 mm52.76 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2700 mm106.3 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1422 mm55.98 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1444 mm56.85 in. |
| Coefficient of drag | 0.35 |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1540 kg3395.12 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1930 kg4254.92 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
390 kg859.8 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
65 l17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
13 l/100 km18.09 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
7.9 l/100 km29.77 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
9.1 l/100 km25.85 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 714 |
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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