| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M3 |
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| Generation | M3 Convertible (E36) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.0i (286 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1994 year |
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| End of production | 1995 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
13 l/100 km
18.09 US mpg21.73 UK mpg7.69 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.9 l/100 km
29.77 US mpg35.76 UK mpg12.66 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.4 kg/Hp, 185.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 207.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 286 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 95.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
236.02 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S50B30 |
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| Engine displacement |
2990 cm3
182.46 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
86 mm
3.39 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
85.8 mm
3.38 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
10.75 l
11.36 US qt | 9.46 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1540 kg
3395.12 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1930 kg
4254.92 lbs. |
| Max load |
390 kg
859.8 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
230 l
8.12 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4433 mm
174.53 in. |
| Width |
1710 mm
67.32 in. |
| Height |
1340 mm
52.76 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2700 mm
106.3 in. |
| Front track |
1422 mm
55.98 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1444 mm
56.85 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.35 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.7 m
35.1 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 235/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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