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2005 BMW M3 Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$55,800 MSRP
3.2l I-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.7 sec

0-60 mph

13.3 sec

@ 105 mph

Horsepower • Torque
333 hp

Power

262 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,781 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

2005 BMW M3 Base 2DR Convertible

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

BMW

Model:

M3

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$55,800

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,781 lbs

Length:

176.8 in.

Width:

70.1 in.

Height:

53.7 in.

Wheelbase:

107.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.35

MPG:

16 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

16.6 gal. / 332 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

333 hp @ 7,900 rpm

Torque:

262 ft-lbs @ 4,900 rpm

Engine:

3.2l I-6

Displacement:

3.2 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.50 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

8,700 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.66 sec

0-60 mph:

4.96 sec

0-100 mph:

12.25 sec

60-130 mph:

18 sec

100-150 mph:

26.61 sec

Top Speed:

167 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.52 sec @ 81.9 mph

¼ mile:

13.26 sec @ 104.7 mph

½ mile:

21.01 sec @ 125.8 mph

1 mile:

34.01 sec @ 147.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45ZR18

Rear Tires:

P255/40ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

3.64

Gear Ratios

1: 4.23

2: 2.53

3: 1.67

4: 1.23

5: 1

6: 0.83

R: 3.75

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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