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BMW M3 Convertible (E93)
4.0 V8
420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
0-100 km/h 5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 420hp313kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,999cc244cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,810kg3,990lb |
| Gross weight | 2,280kg5,027lb |
| Power-to-weight | 232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.2s |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 63L |
| Estimated range | 488km303mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Transmission | ManualDual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Engine | S65B40A |
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,615mm182in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,804mm71in |
| Height | 1,392mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,761mm109in |
| Front track | 1,540mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,539mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 210L |
| Max trunk volume | 350L |
| 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 (E93)4.0 V8 | 420 hp 313 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 (E93)4.0 V8 | 5.3 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 (E93)4.0 V8 | 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 (E93)4.0 V8 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 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 (E93) 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,386 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
- BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8 | 8,300 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 8,550 rpm |
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