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BMW M3 Cabrio (E36)
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2 versions · 2 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0i (286 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 286 KM | 1994–1995 |
| 3.2 (321 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 321 KM | 1995–1999 |
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Selected engine version
3.0i (286 KM)
Gasoline · 1994–1995
- Engine power
- 286 KM
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,990 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M3 M3 Cabrio (E36)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Version
- M3 Cabrio (E36)
- Engine
- 3.0i (286 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1994
- End of production
- 1995
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.1 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S50B30
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2990 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 86 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85.8 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 10.75 l
- Power
- 286 KM @ 7000 obr./min
- Torque
- 320 Nm @ 3600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 65 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.35
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 230 l
- Curb weight
- 1540 kg
- Gross weight
- 1930 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4433 mm
- Width
- 1710 mm
- Height
- 1340 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm
- Front track
- 1422 mm
- Rear track
- 1444 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/40 R17
- Rim size
- 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
3.2 (321 KM)
Gasoline · 1995–1999
- Engine power
- 321 KM
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,201 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M3 M3 Cabrio (E36)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Version
- M3 Cabrio (E36)
- Engine
- 3.2 (321 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1995
- End of production
- 1999
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.1 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S50B32
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3201 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 86.4 mm
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 10.75 l
- Power
- 321 KM @ 7400 obr./min
- Torque
- 350 Nm @ 3250 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.35
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 230 l
- Curb weight
- 1560 kg
- Gross weight
- 1980 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4433 mm
- Width
- 1710 mm
- Height
- 1340 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm
- Front track
- 1422 mm
- Rear track
- 1444 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 6
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17
- Rim size
- 17
- ABS
- yes