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(2001 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in, 234.9 kW / 315.0 hp / 315.0 hp @ 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm, 340.0 N·m / 250.8 lb·ft / 250.8 lb·ft @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M Coupe (US) | Issued until | |
| Serie | M | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4026 mm / 158.5 in / 158.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1420 kg / 3131 lb / 3131 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1265 mm / 49.8 in / 49.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2459 mm / 96.8 in / 96.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.8 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.37 | Frontal area (A) | 1.87 m2 / 20.1 sq ft / 20.1 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 541.00 cm3/cylinder / 33.014 cu in/cylinder / 33.014 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 234.9 kW / 315.0 hp / 315.0 hp at 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 340.0 N·m / 250.8 lb·ft / 250.8 lb·ft at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 111.8 kW / 149.9 hp / 149.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 72.4 kW/l / 1.590 bhp/cu in / 1.590 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 104.7 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.15 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.00 s / 5.00 s / 5.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 221.8 kW/ton / 168.1 bhp/ton / 168.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft / 34.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M Coupe (US)
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