BMW M3 Convertible
The BMW M3 Convertible has a retractable hardtop. The engine (420 hp V8), transmission and other mechanical elements are the same as in the M3 coupe or sedan with bodywork.
BMW M3 Convertible
There is a big difference in weight between the coupe (which has a roof of carbon fiber) and this convertible. The retractable hardtop, the mechanisms that move and reinforcements needed in the structure of the car cause the weight of BMW M3 Convertible reaches 1,885 kg, 230 more than the coupe.
BMW M3 Convertible
Due to this increase in weight and that of the aerodynamic drag it might have, benefits and consumption of convertible differ from those of the coupe. The only thing that remains unchanged is the maximum speed, which is limited to 250 km / h in both cases.
BMW M3 Convertible
There are not many convertibles four places in this power level. The BMW 650i and Jaguar XKR Convertible are convertibles luxury, more costly and less cumbersome. The Audi RS4 is closer to that effect in this version of BMW M3 Convertible.
BMW M3 Convertible
Like the other versions of Series 3, BMW M3 Convertible has a retractable hardtop in three pieces; it takes 22 s to open. Its operation is completely automatic and electricity has no additional closure that has to manage manually. In addition, the roof can be manipulated from the remote control.
BMW M3 Convertible
The engine of BMW M3 Convertible is atmospheric, eight cylinders in V, 4.0 litre engine capacity and 420 hp. From what we've seen in the coupe version, is an engine that requires quick turn carry over 6,000 rpm to give the response is expected of a car of this power.
BMW M3 Convertible Interior
BMW M3 Convertible
Despite this, we can move in a jam at 1,000 rpm in second gear without giving hitches or make strange noises. Its consumption is high.
BMW M3 Convertible
The gearbox is a six-speed manual. The developments of transmission are the same as in the coupe. It may be the new automatic gearbox Drive logic seven speeds, increasing the acceleration and reduces consumption.
BMW M3 Convertible Engine
BMW M3 Convertible
It is a box with pairs of gears; three axles and dual clutch, operating similar to Volkswagen's DSG (soon expand the information on this box).
BMW M3 Convertible
As in the coupe, there are several optional elements that affect driving. The M Drive allows varying the throttle response and the degree of assistance from the leadership. If the car carries the option of variable damping (EDC), also can be changed with the M Drive.
BMW M3 Convertible
The stability control (DSC) can be switched off completely or partially in a manner that does not preclude a certain slippage before being put into operation.
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a sport derived from tourism, with profound changes to the model in that regard and drift affecting the engine, suspension (to be specific) and structure, to make it more lightly.
BMW M3
This is the fourth generation BMW M3, the first appeared in 1986 and the second time that BMW M3 has a body with four doors (the first was the E36 1995).
BMW M3
If you appreciate his qualities as sports and at the same time, a car for use on a daily basis, is one of the best: it is exceptionally fast without being uncomfortable.
BMW M3
In fact, the BMW M3 comes with greater smoothness to the occupants that the 335i Coupe that we tested in its day (more in the range 3 Series Coupe), which also had the tires of 19 "optional assembled BMW M3 of this test.
BMW M3
This greater comfort is due, at least in part to the suspension with damping optional variable that can have the BMW M3 and carrying our unit tests. We have not had the opportunity to test a BMW M3 with the normal suspension.
BMW M3
An M6 is equally comfortable and faster, but does not have the agility of BMW M3 as well as being more expensive. An Audi R8 can provide the same sensations as sports but is more cumbersome, less expensive and more practical.
BMW M3 Interior
BMW M3
Any coupe or convertible Porsche, at least until the emergence of PanAmericas, is exceptional as sports but does not provide the same comfort level of BMW M3, a 911 Carrera S (355 hp) has some benefits similar to BMW M3 but requires greater skill by Part of the driver in certain situations, for example by slowing down sharply with the car supported, moreover, is much more expensive.
BMW M3 Engine
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is an engine of atmospheric eight cylinders in V, 4.0 litre engine capacities and 420 hp. It is an engine that requires quick turn carry over 6,000 rpm to give the response is expected of a car of this power. Despite this, we can move in a jam at 1,000 rpm in second gear without giving hitches or make strange noises. Its consumption is high (more on driving impressions)
BMW M3
The BMW M3 limousine is approved for five seats, instead of four seats BMW M3 Coupe. The saloon version is heavier (1,680 kg, instead of 1,655 kg). Therefore, their ability to acceleration is somewhat lower speeds up to 100 km / h in 4.9 s, instead of 4.8 s it takes for the Coupe (according to data from BMW).
BMW M3
Part of this difference in weight is due to the number of doors because the roof is not made from carbon-fibre. Consumption approved is the same in both versions; also developments are identical transmission and brakes. The BMW M3 limousine has a trunk volume of something larger than the Coupe and in both cases the backs of the rear seats are folding. The carrier BMW M3 Coupe is very similar to any other 3 Series Coupe (more on impressions of the interior).
BMW M3
In the body of BMW M3 there are some changes, some of them for aesthetic purposes and other, mostly functional (more information at the point of technical information). Among those changes there are some mirrors of two branches: the superior is not going to the bodywork and united in our unit, was not perfectly aligned .
BMW M3
In addition to the colors of paint available in the 3 Series Coupe, there are some unique versions of M. Among the versions of the BMW M3 Coupe and 4p, there are differences in how the gills of the front wings, plus many others from the middle of the body backward.
