BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) /Cabriolet 1994 - 1995/

What is the body type of BMW M3 Convertible (E36)?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)?

9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

How fast is 1994 M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
0-60 mph: 5.9 sec

What is the power output of BMW M3 Cabriolet 1994 3.0i (286 Hp)?

286 Hp, 320 Nm
236 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Cabriolet 1994 3.0i (286 Hp)?

3.0 l
2990 cm³
182.46 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1994 BMW 3.0i (286 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) Cabriolet 1994 3.0i (286 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1994 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

4433 mm
174.53 in.

What is the width of 1994 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

1710 mm
67.32 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1994 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)?

1540 kg
3395 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1994 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)?

1930 kg
4255 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1994 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

230 l
8.1 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1994 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Convertible (E36)

Modification (Engine)

3.0i (286 Hp)

Start of production

1994 year

End of production

1995 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.9 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.4 kg/Hp, 185.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 207.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Power per litre

95.7 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 236 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S50B30

Engine displacement

2990 cm³ 182.46 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

85.8 mm 3.38 in.

Compression ratio

10.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.75 l 11.36 US qt | 9.46 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg 3395 lbs.

Max. weight

1930 kg 4255 lbs.

Max load

390 kg 860 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

230 l 8.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm 174.53 in.

Width

1710 mm 67.32 in.

Height

1340 mm 52.76 in.

Wheelbase

2700 mm 106.3 in.

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1444 mm 56.85 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.35

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

235/40 R17

Wheel rims size

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