BMW1997 M Roadster Specs

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
kg
1,425 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.4 mpg
Total Range
284 Miles

Petrol Engine

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

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

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
1,425 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

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

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