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(2006 model)
2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3244 cm3 / 198.0 cu in / 198.0 cu in, 252.0 kW / 337.9 hp / 337.9 hp @ 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm, 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, manual 7-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 12.1 l/100km / 23.3 mpg-UK / 19.4 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 Cabriolet | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4650 l / 164.21 cu ft / 164.21 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft |
| Length | 4500 mm / 177.2 in / 177.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1655 kg / 3649 lb / 3649 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | 345 kg / 761 lb / 761 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm / 107.9 in / 107.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 100 mm / 3.9 in / 3.9 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 3244 cm3 / 198.0 cu in / 198.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 540.97 cm3/cylinder / 33.012 cu in/cylinder / 33.012 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | dry | Max. output power | 252.0 kW / 337.9 hp / 337.9 hp at 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 100.8 kW / 135.2 hp / 135.2 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 77.7 kW/l / 1.707 bhp/cu in / 1.707 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 112.5 N·m/l / 0.98 lb·ft/cu in / 0.98 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 207.3 kW/ton / 157.1 bhp/ton / 157.1 bhp/ton | |
| 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) | 12.1 l/100km / 23.3 mpg-UK / 19.4 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 194 g/km / 312 g/mi / 312 g/mi | |
| Range | 521 km / 324 mi / 324 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 Cabriolet
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