BMW 3 Series M3 M
2 Door Cabrio with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E30

Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E30 BMW 3 Series M3 M, a 2 door petrol cabrio with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 147 kW of power and 240 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 233 km/h.

The BMW 3 Series E30 started production in 1982 and was in production for approximately 12 years, stopping production in 1994.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1988.

Specification

Trim M
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Cabrio (Convertible)
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Power Assisted Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 147 kW @ 6,750 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 240 N⋅m @ 4,750 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 7.3 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 27.7 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) 233 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,360 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 108 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.36 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 1.89 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.68 CdA
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,345 mm
Width (mm) 1,680 mm
Height (mm) 1,360 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 7J x 15
Rear: 7J x 15
Tyres Front: 205/55 VR15
Rear: 205/55 VR15
Front Track (mm) 1,412 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,424 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,565 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 55 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I4
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,302
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 93.4 x 84
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 16
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel Management: Bosch ML-Motronic Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.25

Page Last Updated: 19th October 2020