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BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) 1994, 1995
BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) 1994, 1995
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General information

Name

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) 1994, 1995

Brand

BMW
Model

M3
Generation

M3 Convertible (E36)
Year of production

1994

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.0i (286 Hp)

Power

286 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S50B30
Power
286 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre
95.7 Hp/l
Torque
320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement
2990 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
85.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1540 kg

Max weight (kg)

1930 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

230 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1710 mm

Height (mm)

1340 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1422 mm

Rear track (mm)

1444 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/40 R17

Rear tires size

235/40 R17

Wheel rims size

R17

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