1997 BMW M3 Cabriolet Specifications

1997 BMW M3 Cabriolet Specifications

price $40 000 USD
engine S50 B30 Inline-6
position front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VANOS Variable Timing
fuel feed Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
displacement 3201 cc / 195.3 cu in
bore 86.4 mm / 3.4 in
stroke 91 mm / 3.58 in
compression 11.3:1
power 236 kw / 316.5 bhp @ 7400 rpm
hp per litre 98.88 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 218.13 bhp per weight
torque 319.97 nm / 236 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm
drive wheels RWD w/25% Limited-Slip Differential
body / frame Unit Steel 
front brakes Inner Vented Discs w/ABS, Two Piece Floating Rotors
f brake size 315 mm / 12.4 in
rear brakes Inner Vented Discs w/ABS
r brake size 312 mm / 12.3 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 19.0 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17 x 8.5 in
front tire size 225/45ZR17
rear tire size 245/40ZR17
steering M-Tuned Steerin Rack w/Variable Power Assist
f suspension MacPherson Struts wSprings, Dampers Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Multi-Link Z-Axle wSprings, Dampers Anti-Roll Bar
weight 1451 kg / 3200 lbs
wheelbase 2700 mm / 106.3 in
front track 1422 mm / 56 in
rear track 1445 mm / 56.9 in
length 4432 mm / 174.5 in
width 1709 mm / 67.3 in
height 1336 mm / 52.6 in
transmission Getrag 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 4.23:1, 2.51:1, 1.67:1, 1.23:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1
final drive 3.15:1
top speed 250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph 13.1 seconds