BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP)
BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) · 1994 - 1999 · Petrol
The BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) produces 321 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.1 l/100 km, equal to 264 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 321 hp
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 321 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 236 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,201 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.1 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 17.0 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.7 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 264 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 | 1,560 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,980 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) 3.2L 5MT RWD (321 HP) compared with 2,852 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 321 hp | 141 hp |
better than 97%
|
| Torque | 350 Nm | 214 Nm |
better than 91%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 195 km/h |
better than 95%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 11.4 s |
better than 97%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.1 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 13%
|
| CO2 emissions | 264 g/km | 209 g/km |
better than 12%
|
| Cargo volume | 229 l | 450 l |
better than 6%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,560 kg | 1,309 kg |
better than 16%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW M3 Cabriolet (E36)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 5MT RWD (276 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 320 Nm | 6.2 s | 250 km/h | 9.1 l/100 km | 217 g/km |