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BMW Mbmw m roadster 3.2

E36/7 (1998–2001) · Gasoline · 3.2 L

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

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

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-point 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
68.5 in
Height
51.1 in
Wheelbase
96.3 in
Front track
2.2 in
Rear track
2.2 in
Wheel size
225/45R17
Cargo volume (min)
0.3 cu ft
Fuel tank
13.5 US gal

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
5.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Economy standard
MPG
City fuel economy
17.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
24.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
8.9 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

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