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BMW Mbmw m coupe

E36/8 (1999–2001) · Gasoline · 3.2 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
315 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
4.8 s
Combined economy
18.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
2001
Production end
2001
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Compact
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.2 L
Displacement
3.2 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
315 hp
Engine torque
251 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio
11.5
Bore and stroke
87.0 mm x 91.0 mm
Engine code
S54B32
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
5-speed manual
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
159.4 in
Width
69.4 in
Height
52.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Ground clearance
0.2 in
Front track
2.2 in
Rear track
2.3 in
Wheel size
225/45ZR17 front, 245/40ZR17 rear
Cargo volume (min)
0.3 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.3 cu ft
Fuel tank
13.5 US gal

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
4.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
23.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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