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BMW 3 Series Cabriolet

1986 – 1993 Convertible Germany

The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet was in production from 1986 to 1993. Its petrol engines range from 113 to 170 hp across 6 variants. It was also available as coupé, sedan and estate.

BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 4 / 4
Body styleConvertible
Production1986 – 1993
Variants6
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power113 – 170 hp
0–100 km/h8.3 – 13.3 s
Top speed185 – 217 km/h
Fuel economy8.8 – 10.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM161 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2734 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3616 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM161 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2689.6 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
95 KW @ 6000 RPM129 HP @ 6000 RPM127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM164 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3748 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
95 KW @ 6000 RPM129 HP @ 6000 RPM127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM164 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3703.7 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
167 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM226 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
131 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 VR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2811 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3693 lbs (1675 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
167 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM226 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
134.8 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 VR14

Dimensions

Length
170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3648.6 lbs (1655 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km
Length4,321 mm
Width1,641 mm
Height1,369 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mm
Curb weight1,220 – 1,300 kg
Torque161 – 226 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.