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BMW M3 Convertible (E30)
2.3
215 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1991
0-100 km/h 7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Performance
| Power | 200 hp215 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 230Nm170lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2,302cc140cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,360kg2,998lb |
| Gross weight | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Power-to-weight | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 30.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.2s Calculated |
| Top speed | 239 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 92.7s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 62L |
| Estimated range | 775km482mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | S14B23 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,345mm171in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,680mm66in |
| Height | 1,370mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,565mm101in |
| Front track | 1,414mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,435mm56in |
| Trunk volume | 303L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3 | 215 hp 160 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3 | 7.3 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3 | 239 km/h 149 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3 | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.53 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,100 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
- BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3 | 6,750 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
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