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1. M Coupe (US) 2001
General Information
Make BMW
Model M Coupe (US)
Production Year 2001
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2459 mm     (96,8 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4026 mm     (158,5 in)
Width 1740 mm     (68,5 in)
Height 1265 mm     (49,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1420 kg     (3127,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 62,9 litre   (13,8 Imp gal ,  16,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,37
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3246 cc     (198,08 cu in)
Bore 87 mm     (3,43 in)
Stroke 91 mm     (3,58 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,96
Unitary Capacity 541 cc/cylinder    (33,01 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 11,5 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 315 HP     (234,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 340 N.m     (250,9 lb.ft ,  34,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 303,1 N.m    (7400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 221,8 HP/ton    (165,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 97 HP/litre    (72,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 249 km/h   (154,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,15 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)