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BMW M3 Cabriolet
1994 – 1999
Convertible Germany
BMW built the M3 Cabriolet from 1994 to 1999. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 286 to 321 hp. The fastest version needs 5.6 s to reach 100 km/h. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. The same generation also came as coupé and sedan.
Body styleConvertible
Production1994 – 1999
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power286 – 321 hp
0–100 km/h5.6 – 6.2 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy9.1 – 11.1 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 5MT RWD (276 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 286 hp | 6.2 s | 250 | 5-Speed manual |
| 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 321 hp | 5.6 s | 250 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2990 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 210 KW @ 7000 RPM286 HP @ 7000 RPM282 BHP @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM320 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 (Front) - 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.4 in (4430 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 52.7 in (1339 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.7 in (1,420/1,440 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.7 in (2710 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4431 lbs (2010 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 217 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3201 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 236 KW @ 7400 RPM321 HP @ 7400 RPM316 BHP @ 7400 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM350 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 (Front) - 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.4 in (4430 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 52.7 in (1339 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.7 in (1,420/1,440 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.7 in (2710 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.1 cuFT (229 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4365.1 lbs (1980 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 264 g/km
Length4,430 mm
Width1,709 mm
Height1,339 mm
Wheelbase2,710 mm
Curb weight1,540 – 1,560 kg
Torque320 – 350 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.





