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BMW M Coupé

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.40 mm × 91.00 mm 3.4 in × 3.58 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3201 cc (195.337 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.30:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 325.5 PS (321.0 bhp) (239.4 kW) @ 7400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 24.40 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 221.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) @ 3250 rpm
bmep 1374 kPa (199.3 psi)
Specific torque 109.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.95
Unitary capacity 533.5 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) 1280 mm
Height (inches) 50.4 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3197 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 0.370
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 27.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 BMW M Coupé PDF Manual
M Coupé picture
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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