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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

BMW M3 Cabriolet (E93) 2008-2013 30 Photos
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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 The three-piece hard-top could have been retracted in 22 seconds.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.

BMW M3 Cabriolet (E93) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  2 gasoline engines
  • 4.0L V8 6MT RWD (420 HP)
  • 4.0L V8 7AT RWD (420 HP)

BMW M3 Cabriolet (E93)
4.0L V8 6MT RWD (420 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 6MT RWD (420 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3999 cm3
Power:309 KW @ 8300 RPM
420 HP @ 8300 RPM
414 BHP @ 8300 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:High-rewing concept with single butterflies, dual-Vanos, oil supply optimised for driving dynamics, ion flow anti-knock control
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 6 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:Front: 245/40 ZR18, Rear: 265/40 ZR18
DIMENSIONS
Length:180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/59.4 in (1,499/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:108.6 in (2758 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3990 lbs (1810 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5027 lbs (2280 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:297 g/km

BMW M3 Cabriolet (E93)
4.0L V8 7AT RWD (420 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 7AT RWD (420 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3999 cm3
Power:309 KW @ 8300 RPM
420 HP @ 8300 RPM
414 BHP @ 8300 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:High-rewing concept with single butterflies, dual-Vanos, oil supply optimised for driving dynamics, ion flow anti-knock control
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:seven-speed M Double-Clutch Gearbox with Drivelogic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:Front: 245/40 ZR18, Rear: 265/40 ZR18
DIMENSIONS
Length:180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/59.4 in (1,499/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:108.6 in (2758 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4034 lbs (1830 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5027 lbs (2280 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:269 g/km
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