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M3
Evolution Cabriolet (E36)
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Awaiting
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Produced
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February 1996 – Date. |
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Engine
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In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder
head. 86.4 x 91mm, 3,201cc, compression ratio 11.3:1 Bosch Motronic 3.3 fuel injection. 321bhp at 7,400rpm, 258lb.ft at 3,250rpm. |
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Transmission
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Front-engine, rear drive. Final drive 3.23:1, 25% limited-slip differential. |
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Gear
ratios
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1st 4.23; 2nd 2.51; 3rd 1.67; 4th 1.23; 5th 1.00; 6th 0.83:1 |
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Suspension
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IFS,
single joint spring strut axle, coil springs and dampers, anti-roll
bar IRS, central arm axle with longitudinal control arm and double track control arm, coil springs and dampers, anti roll bar. |
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Steering
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Rack-and-pinion steering (16.8:1 ratio), power assisted. |
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Brakes
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Servo-assisted
315mm / 12.4in vented front discs, 312mm / 12.3in vented rear discs, ABS. |
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Wheels
& Tyres
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Alloy
7.5 x 17in front wheels with 225/45 ZR17 tyres, 8.5 x 17in rear wheels with 245/40 ZR17 tyres. |
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Body
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2-door Convertible. |
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Dimensions
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Length 4,433mm / 174.5in, wheelbase 2,710mm / 106.7in, width 1,710mm / 67.3in, height 1,340mm / 52.75in, kerb weight 1,560kg / 3,439lb. |
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Number
produced
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1,254 by end of 1996. |
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UK
retail price
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£41,800 in 1996. |
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Performance
Figures
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No comprehensive British road test published at the time of writing. BMW’s claims are as follows |
| Quoted bhp 321 | |
| Maximum (mph) 155 | |
| 0-60mph 5.4 | |
| Standing ¼ mile | |
| 50-70mph (top) | |
| Overall mpg 32.3 | |
| Kerb weight (kg) 1,440 |