The new BMW M3 Convertible

Beneath the engine compartment lid lurks the World Engine of the Year award-winning V8 power unit displacing 4.0 litres, with all of the features of a high-speed engine developed from the ground up for the BMW M3. Furthermore, the three-piece hardtop, which opens and closes completely into the rear roof compartment at the touch of a button in just 22 seconds, not only reveals the blue sky thrill of open air motoring, but unleashes the sound of an F1-inspired V8 engine to further heighten the driving pleasure only possible in a BMW M3.

The BMW M3 Convertible draws its exceptional dynamic driving potential from this new eight-cylinder power unit developing 309 kW from 3,999 cc. Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres is just as impressive as the maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm.

This high engine speed concept so typical of BMW M engines comes straight from the latest Formula 1 power unit raced by the BMW Sauber F1 Team. Clearly, this outstanding principle of engine power ensures the BMW M3 Convertible uniquely transmits torque and muscle through the variable M Differential Lock to the rear wheels.

Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in just 5.3 seconds and the car continues to surge ahead with increasing power and performance as the driver keeps
his foot on the gas pedal, all the way to the car’s top speed of 250 km/h, where the engine’s electronic control unit sets a limit to the ongoing speed and performance of this open-air athlete.

At the same time, BMW M GmbH is proud to be the world’s first car maker now offering a seven-speed Double Clutch Transmisison (M DCT – please see separate press release for more information) specially conceived and designed for a high-speed power unit, and simultaneously making its debut on the BMW M3 Convertible, the BMW M3 Coupé and the BMW M3 Saloon to provide even faster and more dynamic acceleration.

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