2001 BMW M Coupé specifications

2001 BMW M Coupé data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2459 mm 96.8 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4025 mm 158.5 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1265 mm 49.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1420 kg 3131 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62.9 litres 13.8 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.37
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code S54
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3246 cc
(198.083 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 91 mm
3.43 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
319 PS (315 bhp) (235 kW)
at 7400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
340 Nm (251 ft·lb) (34.7 kgm)
at 4900 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
72.4 kW/litre
98.4 ps/litre
97 bhp/litre
1.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
104.74 Nm/litre
1.27 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1316.3 kPa (190.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 541 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
224.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
165.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
221.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.05 kg/kW
10.1 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.200
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID86416
Production total
Model code
Model family E37
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 BMW M Coupé added 2001-08-15.
Last modified 2013-06-12.

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