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2002 BMW M3 Convertible - Specs

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BMW M3 - General Specs
BMW M3 - Accommodations

BMW M3 - Engine Specs
BMW M3 - Drivetrain Specs
BMW M3 - Chassis Specs
BMW M3 - Performance Data

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

General

BMW M3 Convertible

Curb weight, lb.:
3781
Weight distribution, front/rear, %:
49.9/50.1
Wheelbase, in.
107.5
Track, front/rear, in.
59.4/60.0
Length, in.
176.9
Width, in.
70.1
Height, in.
53.9

Body

BMW M3 Convertible

Type
Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient
0.35
EPA size classification
Mini-compact

Accommodations

BMW M3 Convertible

Seating capacity, persons
4
Shoulder room, front/rear, in.
54.5/45.9
Head room, front/rear, in.:
38.4/36.9
Leg room, front/rear, in.
41.7/32.0
EPA interior volume, cu ft.
80.0
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.
7.7 With softtop lowered. Volume with softtop raised & variable compartment adjusted is approximately 15% greater.

Engine & Electical

BMW M3 Convertible

Engine type
DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder High-Pressure Double VANOS 4 steplessly variable intake- & exhaust- valve timing, 6 individual electronically controlled throttles with Normal & Sport settings
Bore x stroke, mm/in.
87.0 x 91.0 / 3.43 x 3.58
Displacement, cc/cu in.
3246/198
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Power @ rpm, hp
333 @ 7900
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.
262 @ 4900
Engine-management system
BMW MS S54 with adaptive knock control; variable valve timing, electronic throttles, oil-level/temperature sender, variable tachometer warning zone, catalyst protection & M Driving Dynamics Control included in control strategy
Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.
16.6
Battery capacity, amp-hr.
70
Alternator output rating, amp./W
120/1680

Drivetrain
6-Speed Manual
Drive system
Front engine / rear drive
Transmission
Getrag Type D, 6-speed
Ratios
   1st
4.23:1
   2nd
2.53:1
   3rd
1.67:1
   4th
1.23:1
   5th
1.00:1
   6th
0.83:1
   Reverse
3.75:1
   Final Drive Ratio
3.62:1

Chassis

BMW M3 Convertible

Body/frame construction
Unitized steel
Front suspension
BMW M sport suspension; thrust plate, struts, unique forged aluminum lower arms, steel balljoints/rubber bushings, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
BMW M sport suspension; special subframe & V-brace, multi-link system with Central Links, upper & lower lateral links (upper links of cast aluminum), steel balljoints at outer ends of lateral links, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering type
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power assist
   Overall ratio
15.4:1
   Turns lock-to-lock
3.0
   Turning circle, ft.
36.1
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes:
   Diameter, front, mm/in.
325/12.8
   Diameter, rear, mm/in.
328/12.1
   Assist
Vacuum
Wheels
Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 9.0 rear
Tires
Performance radials,
225/45ZR-18 front / 255/40ZR-18 rear
Stability-enhancement system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with unique M logic, including all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement; M Variable Differential Lock

Performance Data

BMW M3 Convertible

Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec.,
   manual†
5.4
Top speed, mph‡
155
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway:
   manual transmission
16 / 23
† BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed limits and to please wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited
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