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BMW M3 Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW M3 Cabriolet
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 7-speed
Airbags6. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power326.50 PS (240 kW or 322 HP) at 7900 Rev. per min.
Max torque372.00 Nm (37.9 kgf-m or 274.4 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1921 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR61880
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