BMW1997 M Roadster Specs

1997 (E36) BMW M Roadster Specs & Performance

1997 - 2000 (E36)

Tech Specs Summary


3.2 L Inline 6

155 mph

5.4 seconds

317 hp

21.1 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

5.8 ft3
lb
3,142 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
5.4 seconds
0-60 mph
5.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
9.92 lb/hp
Power
317 hp
Torque
184 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.1 mpg
Total Range
284 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.2 Liter
195.3 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
317 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
S50B32
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.402 x 3.583 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.95:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.62 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
53 hp
Cylinder Volume
32.6 in3
BMEP
142.3 PSI
9.8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
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
Compact Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
5.8 ft3
Curb Weight
3,142 lbs
Gross Weight
3,527 lbs
Maximum Payload
385 lbs
Length
158.5 in
Width
68.5 in
Height
50.7 in
Wheelbase
96.8 in
Front Track
56 in
Rear Track
58.7 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.1

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

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