BMW M3 Convertible  (E36)
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Key specs

BMW M3 Cabriolet 1995, 1999

What is the body type?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?11.1 l/100 km
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
How much power?321 Hp, 350 Nm
What is the engine size?3.2 l
3201 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4433 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1710 mm
What is the curb weigh?1560 kg
What is the gross weigh?1980 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?230 l
How many gears?6
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1995-1999 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Specs 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

General information
Brand BMW
Model M3
Generation M3 (E36)
Modification (Engine) 3.2 (321 Hp)
Start of production 1995
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17 l/100 km 13.84 US mpg
16.62 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg
36.69 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.6 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio4.9 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre 100.3 Hp/l
Torque 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineS50B32
Engine displacement3201 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86.4 mm
Piston Stroke91 mm
Compression ratio11.3
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity5.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1560 kg
Max. weight 1980 kg
Max load 420 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 230 l
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm
Width 1710 mm
Height 1340 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17
Wheel rims size R17