2001 BMW M Roadster specifications

2001 BMW M Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
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 1287 mm 50.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1375 kg 3031 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 51 litres 11.2 [13.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area 1.84
CdA 0.77
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
(DIN)
324 PS (320 bhp) (239 kW)
at 7400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 4900 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
73.5 kW/litre
100 ps/litre
98.6 bhp/litre
1.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
107.83 Nm/litre
1.3 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1355 kPa (196.5 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
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.3 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
235.96 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 PS/kg
173.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
232.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.76 kg/kW
9.63 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
km/litre6.0/12.7/9.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/overall
UK MPG17.0/35.8/25.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/overall
US MPG14.2/29.8/21.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/overall
Carbon dioxide emissions 268.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
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 10.40 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 9J x 17
Tyres front 225/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear 225/45 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 ID96844
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 BMW M Roadster added 2002-07-08.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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