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BMW M Roadster {E36}

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.00 mm × 91.00 mm 3.43 in × 3.58 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3246 cc (198.083 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 24.40 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
CO2 emissions 268.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 232.73 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1355 kPa (196.5 psi)
Specific torque 107.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code S54
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 541 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2459 mm
wheelbase 96.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4025 mm
Length (inches) 158.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1287 mm
Height (inches) 50.7 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1375 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3031 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 51 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.420
Frontal area 1.84 m2
Cx 0.77

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres 225/45 ZR 17
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 315 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.15

General information

RAC rating 28.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E36
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 BMW M Roadster {E36} PDF Manual
M Roadster {E36} picture
Designer unknown
Year 2001

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