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(1988 model)
2-door 5-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 Cabrio | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4345 mm / 171.1 in / 171.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1360 kg / 2998 lb / 2998 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2565 mm / 101.0 in / 101.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1424 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.36 | Frontal area (A) | 1.94 m2 / 20.9 sq ft / 20.9 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.70 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.4 kW / 23.3 hp / 23.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | 23 4E A/S14 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Bosch ML-Motronic fuel injection | Engine displacement | 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 575.50 cm3/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | at | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 80.4 kW / 107.9 hp / 107.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 104.3 N·m/l / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 144.8 kW/ton / 109.7 bhp/ton / 109.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | 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 | 27.70 s / 27.70 s / 27.70 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 15 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 VR 15 | Tyres rear | 205/55 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 Cabrio
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