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BMW M3 Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW M3 Cabriolet
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.9 litres/100 km (13.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power330.7 PS (243 kW or 326 HP) at 7900 Rev. per min.
Max torque355.27 Nm (36.2 kgf-m or 262.0 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2000 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 325 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1655 kg (3,648.7 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions292.0 g/km
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