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BMW M3 Convertible - General Specs
BMW M3 Convertible - Accomodations
BMW M3 Convertible - Engine Specs
BMW M3 Convertible - Transmission
BMW M3 Convertible - Chassis Specs
BMW M3 Convertible - Performance

General		BMW M3 Convertible
Curb weight, lb.		3781
Weight distribution, front/rear, %		49.9 / 50.1
Wheelbase, in.		107.5
Track, in.	Front	59.4
	Rear	60.0
Length, in.		176.9
Width, in.		70.1
Height, in.		53.9
Body type		Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient		0.35
EPA size classification		Mini-compact

Accomodations		BMW M3 Convertible
Seating capacity, persons		4
Shoulder room, in.	Front	54.5
	Rear	45.9
Headroom, in.	Front	38.4
	Rear	36.9
Leg room, in.	Front	41.7
	Rear	32.0
EPA interior volume, cu ft.		80.0
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.		7.7

Engine & electrical	BMW M3 Convertible
Engine type	DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder, High-Pressure Double VANOS 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 segment, catalyst protection & M Dynamic Driving Control included in control strategy
Fuel requirement	Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.	16.6
Battery capacity, amp-hr.	70
Alternator output, amp./W	120 / 1680

Transmission	6-Speed Manual	Sequential Manual Gearbox
Drive system	Front engine / rear drive	Front engine / rear drive
Transmission	Getrag Type D, 6-speed manual	Getrag Type D, 6-speed with electro-hydraulic sequential shifting, driver-controlled or automatic according to electronic programs S1-S6 or A1-A5 (DRIVELOGIC)
Gear Ratios
1st	4.23:1	4.23:1
2nd	2.53:1	2.53:1
3rd	1.67:1	1.67:1
4th	1.23:1	1.23:1
5th	1.00:1	1.00:1
6th	0.83:1	0.83:1
Reverse	3.75:1	3.75:1
Final drive ratio	3.62:1	3.62:1

Chassis		BMW M3 Convertible
Body/frame construction		Unitized steel
Suspension	Front	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	BMW M sport suspension; special subframe & V-brace, multi-link system with Central Links, upper & lower lateral links (upper links of cast aluminum), steel ball-joints at outer ends of lateral links, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, reinforcing braces to strut towers
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
Brakes		4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Diameter, mm/in.	Front	325 / 12.8
	Rear	328 / 12.1
	Assist	Vacuum
Wheels	Standard	Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 9.0 rear
	Optional	Forged alloy, 19 x 8.0 front / 19 x 9.5 rear
Tires	Standard	Performance radials, 225/45ZR-18 front / 255/40ZR-18 rear
	Optional	Performance radials, 225/40ZR-19 front / 255/35ZR-19 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.		5.4
Top speed, mph		155
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway	Manual transmission	16 / 23
	Sequential Manual Gearbox	16 / 22

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