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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.

BMW M3 Cabriolet 3 / 3
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.