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BMW M3 Evolution Cabrio

(1996 model)

Brief specs of 1996 BMW M3 Evolution Cabrio

2-door 5-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in, 236.4 kW / 317.0 hp / 317.0 hp @ 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm, 350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.0 l/100km / 25.7 mpg-UK / 21.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1996
ModelM3 Evolution CabrioIssued until
SerieM3Number made
Model familyE36Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4433 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 inTotal (curb) weight1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb
Width1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 inDry weight
Height1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.35Frontal area (A)1.95 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.68 m2 / 7.3 sq ft / 7.3 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.9 kW / 22.7 hp / 22.7 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeS50 B32Total number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.95
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity533.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.556 cu in/cylinder / 32.556 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power236.4 kW / 317.0 hp / 317.0 hp at 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)122.4 kW / 164.1 hp / 164.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output73.8 kW/l / 1.623 bhp/cu in / 1.623 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque109.3 N·m/l / 0.96 lb·ft/cu in / 0.96 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.23

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio193.9 kW/ton / 146.9 bhp/ton / 146.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.9 l/100km / 16.7 mpg-UK / 13.9 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.5 l/100km / 37.7 mpg-UK / 31.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.0 l/100km / 25.7 mpg-UK / 21.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions278 g/km / 447 g/mi / 447 g/mi
  Range564 km / 350 mi / 350 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front7.5J x 17Wheels rear8.5J x 17
Tyres front225/45 R 17Tyres rear245/40 R 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front315 mm / 12.4 in / 12.4 inBrake diameter rear312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 Evolution Cabrio

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