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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.
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
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i 4AT RWD (113 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 113 hp | 13.1 s | 185 | 4-speed automatic |
| 318i 5MT RWD (113 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 113 hp | 12.0 s | 187 | 5-speed manual |
| 320i 4AT RWD (129 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 13.3 s | 195 | 4-speed automatic |
| 320i 5MT RWD (129 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 11.5 s | 195 | 5-speed manual |
| 325i 4AT RWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 10.1 s | 211 | 4-speed automatic |
| 325i 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 8.3 s | 217 | 5-speed manual |
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.






