BMW M3 Convertible Specifications

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Engine

Catalytic converter
Exhaust system - twin-chamber with twin dual tailpipes, chrome plated
M Double-VANOS
V8 engine with four-valve technology, individual throttle butterflies with electronic throttle butterfly control

Transmission

Six-speed manual transmission with electronically controlled oil cooling

Wheels and chassis

18" light alloy M Double-spoke style 219M in Dark Graphite
Compound disc brakes - front and rear, ventilated and cross-drilled
M Mobility system in the luggage compartment, consisting of a portable container with 12V compressor, integrated sealant injection bottle and injection hose
M Servotronic steering
M Sport suspension with double-joint spring strut front axle, sub-frame, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminium, rear axle sub-frame in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminium and light-weight steel construction
Variable M differential lock

Safety and technology

Airbags - driver, front passenger, front and side
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and engine immobiliser
Brake Force Display
Check control warning system
Cruise Control
Daytime running lights
Dynamic brake lights
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode comprising: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR)
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Foglights, rear
Follow-me-home headlight function
Head restraints, front and rear
Headlight wash
Hill-start assistant
Lights on warning
MDrive Manager
On-Board Diagnosis (OBD)
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Seat belt systems - front with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter
Seat belt systems - rear with three three-point locking inertia-reel belts
Seat belt systems - rear with two three-point locking inertia-reel belts
Side airbags - driver and front passenger, integrated in the seat, with combined head airbag
Third brake light, integrated in luggage compartment lid
Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
Visible VIN
Welcome light, parking light and rear lights activated through remote control function
Windscreen washer jets, heated
Windscreen wipers, two speed with adjustable intervals

Seats

Child seat ISOFIX attachments, front and rear
Four seats
Lumbar support, driver and front passenger
M Sport seats - front, electric adjustment with driver memory
Seat backrest width adjustment
Seat backrests - rear, foldable, for level storage area

Exterior equipment

Door handles - bow-type, body coloured
Indicator lenses, clear
Kidney grille, chrome with chrome vertical slats
Luggage compartment loading function
M Aerodynamic bodystyling - front and rear apron, side sills and flared wheel arches
M Exterior mirrors - aspheric, blue tinted, heated, electric adjustment, body-coloured with aerodynamically optimised two-leg base in black
Matt Aluminium exterior trim
Powerdome with air vents
Retractable Hard-Top (RHT)
Side gills with integrated indicators and M3 logo

Interior equipment

Air conditioning, automatic
Ambient interior lighting - light band in door and side trim
Armrest, front with storage compartment
Cup holders, front
Door sill finishers with BMW M3 designation
Electric windows - front with open/close fingertip function
Extended lighting
Floor mats
Headlining, Anthracite
M Instrument panel comprising red-illuminated needles and white-illuminated display with variable M rev limiter
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Seat belt handover - front, electric
Smoker's package
Start/Stop button
Steering column with manual reach and rake adjustment
Storage area separating luggage compartment and cabin
Storage compartment in door trim panels, folding
Storage compartment with cover in rear center console
Storage nets on seat backrests
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Steering wheels

Steering column with manual reach and rake adjustment
Three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel with seams in M colours

Audio and communications

Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices (e.g. MP3 player)
Navigation System - BMW Professional Multimedia
On-Board Computer (OBC) comprising: Average consumption, Average speed, Oil level indicator, Range and Time and date
On-Board Computer (OBC) including: Fuel consumption and range, Journey computer, Outside temperature display, Speed limit function, Stop watch
Personal Profile via remote key
Preparation for six CD changer

Paintwork, upholstery and trims

Interior trim - Titanium Shadow
Metallic paintwork
SunReflective Technology for leather upholstery
Upholstery - Novillo leather

Fuel consumption (Imperial)

Fuel consumption (Metric)

Urban (mpg) 15.1 (16.3) Urban (ltr/100km) 18.7 (17.3)
Extra-urban (mpg) 29.4 (30.1) Extra-urban (ltr/100km) 9.6 (9.4)
Combined (mpg) 21.9 (23.0) Combined (ltr/100km) 12.4 (11.9)
 
  CO2 emissions (g/km) 309 (293)
  Tank capacity (ltr) 63
Figures in () represent automatic transmission
1st September 2009

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2761mm
Vehicle length 4615
Vehicle width 1804
Vehicle height 1392
Track, front 1540
Track, rear 1539

Performance

Weight

Drag (cD) 0.32 Unladen (EU) 1885 (1905)
Top speed (mph) 155* (155*) *Electronically limited Max permissible 2280 (2280)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (sec) 5.3 (5.1) Permitted load 470 (450)
Acceleration 50-75 mph in 4th (sec) 5.7 (5.0) Permitted axle load, front/rear 1060/1270

Engine

Wheels

Cylinders/valves 8/32 Tyre size front 245 / 40 ZR 18
Capacity (cc) 3999 Tyre size rear 265 / 40 ZR 18
Stroke/Bore (mm) 75.2/92
Max output (kW/hp/rpm) 309/420/ 8300 Wheel size front 8.5J x 18
Max torque (Nm/rpm) 400 / 3900 Wheel size rear 9.5J x 18

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