BMW M3 Convertible E36 3.0 S50 Convertible
210 kW286 PS282 hp320 Nm1994
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- Power
- 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp
- Torque
- 320 Nm 236 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 2,990 cm³
Under the bonnet of the BMW M3 Convertible E36 3.0 S50 convertible sits a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 210 kW (286 PS) and 320 Nm of torque.
This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the M3 Convertible E36; the range-topping 3.2 S50 (236 kW) has 12% more power.
Engine
| Engine code | S50 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,990 cm³ 3.0 l · 182 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1994 |
| Generation | M3 Convertible E36 (1994–1999) |
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