BMW E36 M3!!!
BMW M3 vs BMW M3 Cabrio
Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) |
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Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.2 l R6 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 343 / 338 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 365 / 269 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1655 / 3649 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 207 / 204 |
Lap Times
Track | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) |
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Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:18.40 |
Performance
Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) |
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0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
0 - 200 kph | 20.1 s | 19.8 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 14.3 s |
0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 12.4 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph |
1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.7 s @ 104.4 mph |
Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
Straight line speed | 774 | 800 |
Total | 874 | 895 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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