BMW M3 Cabriolet

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BMW M3 Cabriolet E93
BMW M3 Cabriolet  E93 2008 2013
2008 2013

The 2007 BMW M3 was the last naturally aspirated M3 and the first that featured a V8-engine under the hood, apart from the very limited edition of the 2001 BMW M3 GTR.
The fourth generation of the BMW M3 was announced right from the start to be available in three body choices: sedan, coupe and convertible. The later, named E93 on the BMW internal coding, featured a retractable hard-top that added some weight to the car but improved the fun factor.

Unlike the regular 3-Series convertible, the M3 featured a different bumper with big air-intakes. On the hood, the manufacturer had to put a bulge to install the big, tall, V8 engine, which was higher than the inline-six unit on the rest of the 3-Series. The hood featured two air-vents on each side of the bulge, but only one was functional. Another pair of air-vents were on the side of the car, behind the front wheels, to extract the air from the wheel well. At the back of the car, there were four round exhaust and a diffuser between them. The three-piece hard-top could have been retracted in 22 seconds.

Inside, the M3 convertible offered the same space as in any regular 3-Series Convertible. Due to its longer wheelbase than its predecessor, it offered enough legroom for the rear passengers, but only two seats.

Under the hood, there was a 4.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine. It was mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automated gearbox. The latter had a better 0-100 kph (0-62mph) time due to a faster gear change time.

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BMW M3 Cabriolet E46
BMW M3 Cabriolet  E46 2001 2007
2001 2007

The third generation of the M3 was built in a choice of two body styles: coupe and convertible.
Even though the convertible was heavier, its performances were no joke.

The first generation of the BMW M3 was a race-purpose car built for streets to receive the FIA approval for racing. Its commercial success was so big that the car-maker decided to build offer M3 versions for the following 3-Series vehicles. The 2001 M3 (E46) was the third generation. While the E30 M3 was built in a little over 17.000 units, the E46 M3 convertible alone was sold in almost 30.000 units.

The aggressive look of the car was due to its rounded parking lights, named “Angel Eyes” even though they looked from the opposing team. The big bumper with a lower apron and wide grille was needed to hide the big radiator and various coolers. Two scoops on the hood allowed a part of the hot air to escape from the engine bay. On the sides, a pair of vents on the front fenders resembled, in a modern way, those found on the glorious BMW 507. The car featured a thicker A-pillar to reinforce the bodywork. From there on there was no other visible reinforcement on top of the body.

Inside, the M3 Convertible offered room for four occupants. The front bucket seats were fitted as standard. In the back, there was not too much room for long trips. The soft-top was completely retractable behind the rear bench. The dashboard and the center console were the same as for the coupe version.

Under the hood, the M3 Cabriolet was fitted with the same 3.2-liter S54 engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual. As an option, there was a 6-speed automated gearbox named SMGII, with a single-clutch system.

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BMW M3 Cabriolet E36
BMW M3 Cabriolet  E36 1994 1999
1994 1999

Two years after the launch of a second generation M3 model in 1994, BMW extended its model range with the introduction of a 2-door convertible version.
The new M3 Cabrio appeared at the same time with the 4-door saloon model and was fitted with a 3.0L 6-cylinder inline engine delivering 286 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Later on, in 1996, this model received an engine update and benefited from a brand new 3.2L inline-6 unit delivering 321 hp and improving car’s 0-60 mph sprint by half-of-second. This model was discontinued in 1999, being the last of the M3 versions to cease production.

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