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BMW M3 Convertible (E30)

2.3

200 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1988-1991
0-100 km/h 7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph

Performance

Performance
Power200 hp215 hp
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
Displacement
2,302cc140cu in
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel tank
62L
Estimated range
697km433mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineS14B23
Body typeCabriolet / convertible
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionManual
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
200 hp
149 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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.37.3 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
233 km/h
145 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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm

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