| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M3 |
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| Generation | M3 Convertible (E30) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 2.3 (195 Hp) CAT |
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| Start of production | 1988 year |
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| End of production | 1991 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg22.6 UK mpg8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9 l/100 km
26.13 US mpg31.39 UK mpg11.11 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
228 km/h
141.67 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7 kg/Hp, 143.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 195 Hp @ 6750 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 84.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
230 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
169.64 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S14Z |
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| Engine displacement |
2302 cm3
140.48 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
93.4 mm
3.68 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.4 l
4.65 US qt | 3.87 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1360 kg
2998.29 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1720 kg
3791.95 lbs. |
| Max load |
360 kg
793.66 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
303 l
10.7 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4345 mm
171.06 in. |
| Width |
1680 mm
66.14 in. |
| Height |
1370 mm
53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2565 mm
100.98 in. |
| Front track |
1414 mm
55.67 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1435 mm
56.5 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.36 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.1 m
36.42 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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