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2003 BMW M3 Convertible - Specs
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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, 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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