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BMW M3 Convertible (E36)
3.2
321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
0-100 km/h 5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 286 hp321 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,201cc195cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,560kg3,439lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Power-to-weight | 206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 62L |
| Estimated range | 559km347mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | S50B32 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,433mm175in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,710mm67in |
| Height | 1,340mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in |
| Front track | 1,422mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,444mm57in |
| Trunk volume | 230L |
| 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 (E36)3.2 | 321 hp 239 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 (E36)3.2 | 5.6 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 (E36)3.2 | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| 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 (E36)3.2 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 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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| Vehicle | BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.43 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.26 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,914 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
- BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2 | 7,400 rpm | 3,250 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
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