|  This open variant of the M3 coupe is an attractive and sporty four-seater with an electrically-operated soft top. It will enter the market in spring 2001 thereby rounding out the M3 offerings. The new M3 convertible features the agile handling of a sports car as well as the newly designed M3 inline six-cylinder engine developing 333 horsepower at 7900 rpm and a maximum torque of 262 lb-ft at 4900 rpm. With these credentials the M3 convertible is the embodiment of the four-seat sports car. | The previous engine of the M coupe and the M roadster will also be replaced by the new six-cylinder high-performance M engine, developing 315 horsepower at 7400 rpm, an increase of more than 30 percent from the previous 240. With this radical power increase, the new M coupe and M roadster will reach 60 mph from rest in even less time than the previous cars' 5.1 and 5.2 seconds respectively. Identical to the M3 Coupé from the nose back to the A-pillar, the Convertible shares the muscular lines of its hard top sibling with the same waistline and tail of the 3 Series Convertible which was launched in May this year. Performance tuned M suspension, new Variable M Differential Lock and M high performance compound brakes and an extra stiff chassis give the M3 Convertible excellent road manners. |
| A fully electrically operated roof, electrically operated sports seats and integrated belt system help make the M3 Convertible a practical open-top four-seater. Superior safety has been ensured too with the full array of BMW's active and passive safety features. Six airbags, full roll-over protection, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and ABS are all part of the standard equipment. The price of the M3 Convertible will be confirmed early in 2001. Powertrain
- 3.2-Liter, I6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower
Of 333@7900, Torque Of 262@4900, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
- Getrag(R) 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive
- Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
- Free Scheduled Maintenance For 48 Months or 50,000 Miles Handling
- Dynamic Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction
and ABS Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Wheel Speed and Yaw Rate
- All Speed Traction Control Controlled By Differential, ABS Below 25-MPH and
All-Speed Engine Management
- M Variable Locking Differential
- Independent Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Sport Ride Type
- Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers
and Sport Ride Type
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
- Electronic Brake Assistance
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Cruise Control
- 26-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
- 21.5-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
- M Variable Limited Slip Differential Wheels & Tires
- Chrome Alloy Wheels, Front 18-In. X 8-In. and Rear 18-In. X 9.0-In.
- SBRP225/45ZR18 Front and SBRP255/40ZR18 Rear Performance Tires
- Inflatable Spare Tire Kit |
