(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M Coupe 3.2 (321 HP) | Issued until | 0 |
| Serie | M | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E36/8S | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E36 | Number of doors | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4025 mm / 158.5 in / 158.5 in | Ground clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1279 mm / 50.4 in / 50.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1390 kg / 3064 lb / 3064 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2459 mm / 96.8 in / 96.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1492 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 236.0 kW / 320.9 hp / 320.9 hp at 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 350.0 Nm / 258.1 lbft / 258.1 lbft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 225/45-245/40 R17 | Tyres rear | 225/45-245/40 R17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M Coupe 3.2 (321 HP)
