BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) /Cabriolet 1995 - 1999/

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) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

11.1 l/100 km
21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

How fast is 1995 M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
0-60 mph: 5.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW M3 Cabriolet 1995 3.2 (321 Hp)?

321 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Cabriolet 1995 3.2 (321 Hp)?

3.2 l
3201 cm³
195.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1995 BMW 3.2 (321 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) Cabriolet 1995 3.2 (321 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1995 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

4433 mm
174.53 in.

What is the width of 1995 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

1710 mm
67.32 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1995 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

1560 kg
3439 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

1980 kg
4365 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

230 l
8.1 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1995 BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Convertible (E36)

Modification (Engine)

3.2 (321 Hp)

Start of production

1995 year

End of production

1999 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17 l/100 km 13.8 US mpg
16.6 UK mpg
5.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.6 sec

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

5.3 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.9 kg/Hp, 205.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

100.3 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 258 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S50B32

Engine displacement

3201 cm³ 195.34 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Piston Stroke

91 mm 3.58 in.

Compression ratio

11.3:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.75 l 11.36 US qt | 9.46 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1560 kg 3439 lbs.

Max. weight

1980 kg 4365 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

230 l 8.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 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

6 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

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Specs of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/