1998 BMW M Coupé

E37

BMW M-Coupe - — BMW M-Coupe
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The BMW M Coupé is a 2 door coupé-bodied automobile with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. It forms part of BMW's E37 range of cars. Its 3.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that has an output of 317 bhp (321 PS/236 kW) of power at 7400 rpm, and maximum torque of 350 N·m (258 lb·ft/35.7 kgm) at 3250 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. With a claimed kerb weight of 1450 kg, the BMW M Coupé can dispense with the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.4 seconds and the standing kilometre in 24.4 seconds. Maximum stated speed is 250 km/h or 155 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption is 16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 268.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4025 mm
Weight
1450 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
321 PS / 317 bhp / 236 kW @ 7400 rpm
Torque
350 Nm / 258 ft.lb / 35.7 kgm @ 3250 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h / 155 mph
Economy
16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
268.0 CO₂ g/km

1998 BMW M Coupé specifications

1998 BMW M Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2459 mm	96.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1492 mm	58.7 inches
Length	4025 mm	158.5 inches
Width	1740 mm	68.5 inches
Height	1280 mm	50.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	1450 kg	3197 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	51 litres	11.2 [13.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.37
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	S50 B32
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3.2 litre 3201 cc (195.337 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86.4 × 91 mm 3.4 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.95
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	321 PS (317 bhp) (236 kW) at 7400 rpm
maximum torque	350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) at 3250 rpm
Specific output	73.8 kW/litre 100.4 ps/litre 99 bhp/litre 1.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	109.34 Nm/litre 1.32 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	11.3:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1374 kPa (199.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	533.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	5.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	24.4 s
Maximum speed	250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 221.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.22 PS/kg 163.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 kW/kg 218.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.22 bhp/kg 0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.13 kg/kW 10.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	6.0/12.7/9.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	17.0/35.8/25.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	14.2/29.8/21.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	268.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7½J x 17
Wheel size rear	9J x 17
Tyres front	225/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear	245/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	315 mm
Rear brake diameter	312 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID	17336
Production total
Model code
Model family	E37
RAC rating	27.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1998 BMW M Coupé added 2000-01-23. Last modified 2013-06-12.