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1998 BMW 3 Series

Germany Gasoline RWD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,950 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 6.5 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume: 1.2 – 3.3 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 10.5 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 70 Ah
Alternator Charge Current: 80 A
Alternator Voltage: 12 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio: 10.2 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type: DOHC
Engine Block: Aluminium
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Brake Fluid: 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 10,000 km / 1 years

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars: A
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel
Roof Material: Textile

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
Folding: Manual
Heated: Optional
House Colour: Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Aspheric

Windscreen Wipers

Heated Washer Nozzles: Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent: Optional
Intermittent Control: Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front: Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front: 2

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows: Rear Window
Safety Glass: Yes
Passenger: Optional

Windows › Window Lifts, Features

One-touch up/down: Driver
Passenger

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Spoiler: Optional
Antenna: Whip
Cabriolet Roof Opening: Powered
Windblocker: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Spoiler

Fixed: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Optional
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Micro Filter: Optional
Pollen Filter: Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs

Climate Control › Number of Vents, Front

Buttons: Optional
Rotary Dials: Optional

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Phone Preparation: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Coin Holder: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Cooled: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Footwell: Yes
Front: Yes

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Analogue
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Features

Safety & Security