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| General |
BMW M3 Convertible
|
| Curb weight, lb.: |
3781
|
| Weight distribution, front/rear, %: |
49.9/50.1
|
| Wheelbase, in. |
107.5
|
| Track, front/rear, in. |
59.4/60.0
|
| Length, in. |
176.9
|
| Width, in. |
70.1
|
| Height, in. |
53.9
|
| Body |
BMW M3 Convertible
|
| Type |
Unitized all-steel structure
|
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.35
|
| EPA size classification |
Mini-compact
|
| Accommodations |
BMW M3 Convertible
|
| Seating capacity, persons |
4
|
| Shoulder room, front/rear, in. |
54.5/45.9
|
| Head room, front/rear, in.: |
38.4/36.9
|
| Leg room, front/rear, in. |
41.7/32.0
|
| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
80.0
|
| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
7.7 With softtop lowered. Volume with softtop
raised & variable compartment adjusted is approximately 15%
greater.
|
| Engine
& Electical |
BMW M3 Convertible
|
| Engine type |
DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder High-Pressure
Double VANOS 4 steplessly variable intake- & exhaust- valve
timing, 6 individual electronically controlled throttles with Normal
& Sport settings
|
| Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
87.0 x 91.0 / 3.43 x 3.58
|
| Displacement, cc/cu in. |
3246/198
|
| Compression ratio |
11.5:1
|
| Power @ rpm, hp |
333 @ 7900
|
| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
262 @ 4900
|
| Engine-management system |
BMW MS S54 with adaptive knock control; variable
valve timing, electronic throttles, oil-level/temperature sender,
variable tachometer warning zone, catalyst protection & M Driving
Dynamics Control included in control strategy
|
| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded
|
| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
16.6
|
| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
70
|
| Alternator output rating, amp./W |
120/1680
|
| Drivetrain |
6-Speed Manual
|
| Drive system |
Front engine / rear drive
|
| Transmission |
Getrag Type D, 6-speed
|
| Ratios |
| 1st |
4.23:1
|
| 2nd |
2.53:1
|
| 3rd |
1.67:1
|
| 4th |
1.23:1
|
| 5th |
1.00:1
|
| 6th |
0.83:1
|
| Reverse |
3.75:1
|
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.62:1
|
| Chassis |
BMW M3 Convertible
|
| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel
|
| Front suspension |
BMW M sport suspension; thrust plate, struts,
unique forged aluminum lower arms, steel balljoints/rubber bushings,
coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll
bar
|
| Rear suspension |
BMW M sport suspension; special subframe &
V-brace, multi-link system with Central Links, upper & lower
lateral links (upper links of cast aluminum), steel balljoints at
outer ends of lateral links, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure
shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|
| Steering type |
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power
assist
|
| Overall ratio |
15.4:1
|
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0
|
| Turning circle, ft. |
36.1
|
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes: |
| Diameter, front, mm/in. |
325/12.8
|
| Diameter, rear, mm/in. |
328/12.1
|
| Assist |
Vacuum
|
| Wheels |
Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 9.0 rear
|
| Tires |
Performance radials,
225/45ZR-18 front / 255/40ZR-18 rear
|
| Stability-enhancement system |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with unique M logic,
including all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning,
antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/avoidance-stability
enhancement; M Variable Differential Lock |
| Performance
Data |
BMW M3 Convertible
|
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec., |
| manual† |
5.4
|
| Top speed, mph‡ |
155
|
| Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway: |
| manual transmission |
16 / 23
|
† BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration
results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental
conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should
be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted
on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed limits and
to please wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited |
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