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2002 BMW M3 Convertible - Specs
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All dimensions are
in inches unless otherwise noted.
| General |
BMW M3
Convertible
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| Curb weight, lb.: |
3781
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| Weight distribution, front/rear, %: |
49.9/50.1
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| Wheelbase, in. |
107.5
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| Track, front/rear, in. |
59.4/60.0
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| Length, in. |
176.9
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| Width, in. |
70.1
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| Height, in. |
53.9
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| Body |
BMW M3
Convertible
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| Type |
Unitized all-steel structure
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| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.35
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| EPA size classification |
Mini-compact
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| Accommodations |
BMW M3
Convertible
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| Seating capacity, persons |
4
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| Shoulder room, front/rear, in. |
54.5/45.9
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| Head room, front/rear, in.: |
38.4/36.9
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| Leg room, front/rear, in. |
41.7/32.0
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| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
80.0
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| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
7.7 With softtop lowered. Volume
with softtop raised & variable compartment adjusted
is approximately 15% greater.
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| Engine
& Electical |
BMW M3
Convertible
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| 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
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| Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
87.0 x 91.0 / 3.43 x 3.58
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| Displacement, cc/cu in. |
3246/198
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| Compression ratio |
11.5:1
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| Power @ rpm, hp |
333 @ 7900
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| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
262 @ 4900
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| 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
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| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded
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| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
16.6
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| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
70
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| Alternator output rating, amp./W |
120/1680
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| Drivetrain |
6-Speed
Manual
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| Drive system |
Front engine / rear drive
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| Transmission |
Getrag Type D, 6-speed
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| Ratios |
| 1st |
4.23:1
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| 2nd |
2.53:1
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| 3rd |
1.67:1
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| 4th |
1.23:1
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| 5th |
1.00:1
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| 6th |
0.83:1
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| Reverse |
3.75:1
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| Final Drive Ratio |
3.62:1
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| Chassis |
BMW M3
Convertible
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| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel
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| 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
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| 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
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| Steering type |
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive
power assist
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| Overall ratio |
15.4:1
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| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0
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| Turning circle, ft. |
36.1
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| 4-wheel ventilated disc
brakes: |
| Diameter, front, mm/in. |
325/12.8
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| Diameter, rear, mm/in. |
328/12.1
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| Assist |
Vacuum
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| Wheels |
Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18
x 9.0 rear
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| Tires |
Performance radials,
225/45ZR-18 front / 255/40ZR-18 rear
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| 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
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| Acceleration, 0-60 mph,
sec., |
| manual† |
5.4
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| Top speed, mph‡ |
155
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| Fuel economy, EPA est.
MPG, city/highway: |
| manual transmission |
16 / 23
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† 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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