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BMW M3 Convertible

General information

ModelBMW M3 Convertible
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3244 ccm (197.95 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3244 ccm (197.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power324.40 PS (239 kW or 320 HP) at 7400 Rev. per min.
Max torque337.00 Nm (34.4 kgf-m or 248.6 ft.lbs)
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1920 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2095 litres (554 gallons)
Cargo space252 litres (67 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD55890
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