Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 3
Power
420HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
12.7l/100
Emissions
297g/km
0-100 km/h
5.3s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1885kg
Price
84,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
350 L
63 L
309 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW M3 Cabrio · 420 CV (2010)
General description
The E93 generation BMW M3 Cabrio is much more than a convertible; it is an ode to automotive engineering in its purest state. It represents the last time an M3 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine, a mechanical gem that screams up to 8300 revolutions per minute. Driving it is to feel the perfect fusion between the raw power of a legendary sports car and the incomparable freedom of open-top travel.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a flood of emotions. The metallic roar of the V8 as it revs is addictive, a mechanical symphony that gives you goosebumps and is fully enjoyed with the top down. The rear-wheel drive, along with a perfectly balanced chassis, invites you to play in every corner, transmitting a direct and unfiltered connection with the asphalt. Every shift with the 6-speed manual gearbox is a deliberate and rewarding act, a visceral driving experience that modern cars can rarely match.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a statement of intent. The muscular lines, the characteristic power dome on the hood to accommodate the V8, the flared fenders, and the quad exhaust pipes scream 'M Power'. With the folding hardtop, it transforms from an elegant and athletic coupe to an imposing convertible, maintaining a harmonious and aggressive silhouette in both configurations. It is a timeless design that still turns heads.
Technology and features
The true technology of this M3 does not lie in touch screens, but in its mechanical heart. The S65 engine is an engineering masterpiece, derived directly from motorsport. Indirect injection, the aluminum block, and its ability to rev to extremely high speeds are its calling card. Combined with an M limited-slip differential and a suspension tuned for maximum performance, its technology is focused on one thing: delivering the purest and most exciting driving experience possible.
Competition
In its time, it faced German titans like the Audi RS5 Cabriolet and the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Cabriolet. While the Audi opted for the safety of Quattro all-wheel drive and the Mercedes for the brute force of its large-displacement V8, the M3 offered a more purist and agile approach, focused on chassis balance and the thrill of a high-revving engine. Each represented a different philosophy of the high-performance convertible sports car.
Conclusion
The BMW M3 Cabrio E93 is a car for the heart. It is the swan song of an era, the last M3 with a naturally aspirated V8, and that makes it an instant classic. It is not the fastest or the most efficient by today's standards, but the sensations it delivers are irreplaceable. It is a memory-making machine, a treasure for any enthusiast who values the man-machine connection above all else.