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

Road and Track October 1999

 


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