2000 M Coupe Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3131 |
| Weight distribution, front / rear, % | 50.0 / 50.0 |
| Wheelbase, in. | 96.8 |
| Track, front / rear, in. | 56.0 / 58.7 |
| Length x width x height, in | 158.5 x 68.5 x 50.4 | Body |
| Type | 2-seat coupe |
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient | 0.37 |
| EPA size classification | 2-seater | Accommodations |
| Seating capacity, persons | 2 |
| Shoulder room, in. | 51.7 |
| Head room, in. | 37.7 |
| Leg room, in. | 41.8 |
| EPA interior volume, cu. ft. | 82.0 |
| EPA cargo volume, cu. ft. | 9.0 | Engine & electrical |
| Engine type | DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cylinder |
| Bore x stroke, in. | 3.40 x 3.58 |
| Displacement, cc. | 3152 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Variable valve timing | VANOS, intake camshaft, 2-stage |
| Power @ rpm, hp. | 240 @ 6000 |
| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. | 236 @ 3800 |
| Fuel requirement | Premium unleaded |
| Fuel capacity, US gal. | 13.5 | Performance data |
| Acceleration, 0–60, sec.1 | 5.1 |
| Top speed, mph2 | 137 |
| Fuel economy3 City |
19 |
| Highway | 26 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Front engine / rear-wheel drive with All Season Traction & limited-slip differential |
| Ratios: 1st | 4.21:1 |
| 2nd | 2.49:1 |
| 3rd | 1.66:1 |
| 4th | 1.24:1 |
| 5th | 1.00:1 |
| Reverse | 3.85:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 3:23:1 | Chassis |
| Body / frame construction | Unitized steel |
| Front suspension | BMW M sport suspension system. Struts, arc-shaped lower arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar. |
| Rear suspension | BMW M sport suspension system with modified rear axle anti-dive/squat geometry. Semi-trailing arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar. |
| Steering type | Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power assist. |
| Overall ratio | 17.8:1 |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 |
| Turning circle, ft. | 34.1 |
| Anti-lock braking system: Front discs |
12.4-in. ventilated |
| Rear discs | 12.3-in. ventilated |
| Wheels | Cast alloy, 17 x 7.5 front 17 x 9.0 rear |
| Tires | 225/45ZR-17 front 245/40ZR-17 rear |
1 Measured by BMW with all the usual disclaimers. Reported by & Track October 1998 @ 5.5 sec. — see below
2 Top speed electronically limited
2 EPA estimated
2000 M Coupe Standard & After-market Features and Equipment
| Performance & efficiency |
|---|
| • 3.2 liter DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cyclinder engine |
| • VANOS variable valve timing (intake camshaft) |
| • Direct ignition system with cylinder -specific knock control |
| • 5-speed manual transmission with direct 5th gear | Handling, ride & braking |
| • Strut-type front suspension |
| • M calibrated sport suspension system |
| • Semi-trailing-arm rear suspension |
| • Front & rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars |
| • Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers |
| • Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering |
| • 4-wheel disc brakes, vacuum assisted, ventilated front & rear disc brakes |
| • Antilock braking system (ABS) |
| • All Season Traction |
| • Limited-slip differential |
| • 17" x 7.5" front / 17" x 8.5" rear cast-alloy wheels. Radial Design (Style 40) |
| • 225/45ZR-17 front / 245/40ZR-17 rear performance radial tires | Exterior & aerodynamics |
| • Body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers |
| • Front spoiler w/ brake/differential cooling airscoops |
| • Halogen Free Form low-beam headlights |
| • 2 speed + intermittent windshield wipers with single-wipe control, speed-sensitive intermittent wiping & automatic switch from low wiper speed to intermittent when vehicle comes to a stop |
| • Dual, M aerodynamic power outside mirrors |
| • Heated outside mirrors, windshield-washer jets & driver's door lock |
| • 4 chrome exhaust outlets |
| • Metallic paint |
| Safety & security |
|---|
| • Dual-airbag front-impact Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) |
| • Safety belts with automatic pre-tensioners and force limiters |
| • Side-impact airbags |
| • Integrated deployment logic for safety-belt tensioners, airbags & Impact Sensor: in event of accident, unlocks doors and activates interior & hazard lights |
| • Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature | Ergonomics, luxury & convenience |
| • Illuminating master key |
| • Courtesy lights with time delay |
| • Cruise control |
| • Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer |
| • LCD main & trip odometer |
| • Service interval indicator |
| • Analog clock |
| • 4-way power driver's & passenger's sport seats |
| • Heated seats |
| • Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| • Leather manual-shift boot, handbrake grip & boot |
| • Nappa leather upholstery (seats & door trim) |
| • Extended Leather interior trim |
| • Chrome Line interior trim1 |
| • Power windows with 1-touch operation & closing from exterior door locks |
| • Power tilt moonroof |
| • Air conditioning |
| • Anti-theft Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo radio/cassette audio system with 9 speakers (including subwoofer), mast antenna |
| • BMW CD changer |
| • Coin holder and dual cup holders |
| • Tool kit & BMW Mobility kit for fixing flat tires2 |
| • NOAH custom car cover |
| • OEM 'M' floor mats |
1 Includes instrument surrounds, shift-boot surround, inside door handles, & headlight switch
2 No spare tire
Road & Track October 1999
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