1997 (E36) BMW M Roadster Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2000 (E36)
Tech Specs Summary
- 
- 3.2 L Inline 6
- 
- 155 mph
- 
- 5.4 seconds
- 
- 317 BHP
- 
- 25.4 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
- 
- 165 L
- 
- 1,425 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 5.4 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 5.2 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 222 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 317 BHP
- Torque
- 184 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 25.4 mpg
- Total Range
- 284 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.2 Litre
- 3,201 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 317 BHP @ 7,400 RPM
- 321 ps @ 7,400 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 184 lb·ft @ 3,250 RPM
- 250 N·m @ 3,250 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
- Engine Name
- S50B32
- Compression Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 86.4 x 91 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.95:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 99 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 53 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 534 cc
- BMEP
- 9.8 Bar
- 142.3 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Compact Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 165 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,425 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,600 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 175 kg
- Length
- 4,025 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,288 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,459 mm
- Front Track
- 1,422 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,492 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.1
Similar Cars
View All


1997 M Roadster Specs





















































