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BMW M3 Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW M3 Cabriolet
Year1996
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3169 ccm (193.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3169 ccm (193.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power333.00 PS (245 kW or 328 HP) at 7400 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke86.4 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2043 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 328 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1632 kg (3,597.9 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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