BMW2001 M Roadster Specs

2001 (E36) BMW M Roadster Specifications & Performance

2001, 2002 (E36)

Tech Specs Summary


3.2 L Inline 6

155 mph

5.3 seconds

321 BHP

25.4 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

165 L
kg
1,450 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
5.3 seconds
0-60 mph
5.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
221 BHP/Tonne
Power
321 BHP
Torque
258 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.4 mpg
Total Range
284 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3.2 Litre
3,246 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
321 BHP @ 7,400 RPM
325 ps @ 7,400 RPM
Peak Torque
258 lb·ft @ 4,900 RPM
350 N·m @ 4,900 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
S54B32
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Bore x Stroke
87 x 91 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.96:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
99 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
54 BHP
Unitary Capacity
541 cc
BMEP
13.5 Bar
196.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Front Tyre Size
225/45 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
245/40 ZR17
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
165 L
Kerb Weight
1,450 kg
Gross Weight
1,840 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
Length
4,025 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,268 mm
Wheelbase
2,459 mm
Front Track
1,422 mm
Rear Track
1,492 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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3.1

Performance Rating3.1
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating1.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Environment
Practicality
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