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BMW M3 Convertible

General information

ModelBMW M3 Convertible
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3245 ccm (198.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3245 ccm (198.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power343.00 PS (252 kW or 338 HP) at 7900 Rev. per min.
Max torque365.00 Nm (37.2 kgf-m or 269.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1869 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)
Optional cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1715 kg (3,780.9 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD56640
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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