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BMW M3 Evolution Cabrio {E36}

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.40 mm × 91.00 mm 3.4 in × 3.58 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3201 cc (195.337 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.30:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 321.4 PS (317.0 bhp) (236.4 kW) @ 7400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 25.00 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.9/7.5/11.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 278.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 193.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) @ 3250 rpm
bmep 1374 kPa (199.3 psi)
Specific torque 109.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code S50 B32
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.95
Unitary capacity 533.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2710 mm
wheelbase 106.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4433 mm
Length (inches) 174.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1710 mm
Width (inches) 67.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1340 mm
Height (inches) 52.8 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1635 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3605 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 62 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.350
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/45 R 17
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 315 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 27.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E36
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 BMW M3 Evolution Cabrio {E36} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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