2001 - BMW - M Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. M Coupe 1998
2. M Coupe 2001
General Information
Make BMW
Model M Coupe
Production Year 2001
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2459 mm     (96,8 in)
Front Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Rear Track 1492 mm     (58,7 in)
Length 4025 mm     (158,5 in)
Width 1740 mm     (68,5 in)
Height 1287 mm     (50,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1375 kg     (3028,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 51 litre   (11,2 Imp gal ,  13,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,37
Frontal Area 1,84
Cx 0,68
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 320 HP     (238,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 350 N.m     (258,3 lb.ft ,  35,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 307,9 N.m    (7400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 232,7 HP/ton    (173,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 98,6 HP/litre    (73,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 268 g/km
Fuel Consumption 16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 5,3 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 24,4 s
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 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
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 315 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 312 mm
Wheels (front) 7.5J x 17
Wheels (rear) 9J x 17
Tyres (front) 225/45 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) 225/45 ZR 17