General | |
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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 | |
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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
Performance & efficiency |
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• 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 |
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• 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