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(1995 model)
2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), 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, 236.0 kW / 316.5 hp / 316.5 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
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 Cabrio 3.2 | Issued until | 1999 |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E36/2CS | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E36 | Number of doors | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4433 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.63579335793 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.95 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.949450549451 | |
| Fuel supply | Multipoint Injection | Engine displacement | 3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 533.53 cm3/cylinder / 32.558 cu in/cylinder / 32.558 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.3 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 236.0 kW / 316.5 hp / 316.5 hp at 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 94.4 kW / 126.6 hp / 126.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 73.7 kW/l / 1.620 bhp/cu in / 1.620 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 109.3 N·m/l / 0.96 lb·ft/cu in / 0.96 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 225/45-245/40 R17 | Tyres rear | 225/45-245/40 R17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 Cabrio 3.2
