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Technical Specifications

TECH. DATA FOR: BMW M3 Coupe, US SPEC. 1998 MOD.
Taken from www.bmwusa.com

Weight

Unladen

lbs

3175

Weight distribution, front/rear

    Manual transmission % 49.7/50.3

Engine

Cylinders/valves

in-line 6/24

Capacity

liters

3.2

Bore/stroke

inch

3.40/3.53

Nominal output/rpm

hp

240/6000

Max torque/rpm
   Manual
   Automatic

lb-ft/min
lb-ft/min

236/3800

Compression ratio

:1

10.5

Fuel grade

Unleaded premium

Transmission

Standard gear ratios (:1)

I/II/III
IV/V/R

4.21/2.49/1.66
1.24/1.00/3.89

Final drive ratio

:1

3.23

Performance

Drag coefficient

cd

0.32

Top speed¹

mph

137

Acceleration²
   0-60 mph
   1/4 mile

seconds
seconds

5.7
14.3

Fuel Consumption

City

mpg

19

Highway

mpg

26

Wheels

Tire dimensions

225/45ZR-17 front

245/40ZR-17 rear

Wheel dimensions

7.5 J x 17 front

8.5 J x 17 rear

Material

Cast alloy

Electrical System

Battery capacity

Amp-hours

75

Alternator output

Amps/watts

80/1120

Figures with ( ) apply to vehicles with automatic transmission.

1: Top speed limited electronically.
2: BMW of North America, Inc. test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification of vehicle, road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
3: EPA-estimated figures are for comparison only. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on speed and trip length; actual highway mileage will most likely be lower.