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BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) 3.0L 5MT RWD (276 HP)

BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) · 1994 - 1999 · Petrol

The BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) 3.0L 5MT RWD (276 HP) produces 286 hp and 320 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.1 l/100 km, equal to 217 g CO2 per km.

Power
286 hp
Torque
320 Nm
0–100
6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 286 hp
Power (kW) 210 kW
Torque 320 Nm
Displacement 2,990 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.1 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 217 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,430 mm
Width 1,709 mm
Height 1,339 mm
Wheelbase 2,710 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 229 l
Unladen weight 1,540 kg
Gross weight limit 2,010 kg
Tyre size 225/45 R17 (Front) - 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) 3.0L 5MT RWD (276 HP) compared with 2,852 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 286 hp 141 hp
better than 95%
Torque 320 Nm 214 Nm
better than 89%
Top speed 250 km/h 195 km/h
better than 95%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.2 s 11.4 s
better than 95%
Combined consumption 9.1 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 35%
CO2 emissions 217 g/km 209 g/km
better than 33%
Cargo volume 229 l 450 l
better than 6%
Unladen weight 1,540 kg 1,309 kg
better than 18%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36)

Trims and engine versions — BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) Petrol 321 hp 350 Nm 5.6 s 250 km/h 11.1 l/100 km 264 g/km