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BMW M3 Convertible

General information

ModelBMW M3 Convertible
Year2010
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power420.7 PS (309 kW or 415 HP) at 8300 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.02 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.1 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3189 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2379 litres (629 gallons)
Cargo space255 litres (67 gallons)
Optional cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1880 kg (4,144.7 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4620 mm (181.9 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD67090
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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