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Technical Specification Information
on 1999 and 2000 BMW M coupe
General
| Curb weight |
3131 lbs |
| Weight distribution, front/rear |
50.0/50.0 % |
| Wheelbase |
96.8 in. |
| Track, front |
56.0 in. |
| Track, rear |
58.7 in. |
| Length |
158.5 in. |
| Width |
68.5 in. |
| Height |
50.4 in. |
Body
| Body/Chassis Code |
E36/8 |
| Type |
2-seat coupe |
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.37 |
| EPA size classification |
2-seater |
Accommodations
| Seating capacity |
2 persons |
| Shoulder room |
51.7 in. |
| Head room (wo/with moonroof) |
36.7/37.7 in. |
| Leg room |
41.8 in. |
| EPA interior volume |
82.0 cu. ft. |
| EPA cargo volume |
9.0 cu. ft. |
Engine & electrical
| Engine type |
DOHC 24-value in-line 6-cylinder |
| Engine code |
S52US B32 |
| Bore x stroke |
3.40 x 3.53 in. |
| Displacement |
3152 cu. in. |
| Compression ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Variable value timing |
VANOS, intake camshaft, 2-stage |
| Power |
240/6000 hp @ rpm |
| Torque |
236/3800 lb-ft @ rpm |
| Fuel requirement |
Unleaded premium |
| Fuel capacity |
13.5 US gal. |
| Battery Capacity |
70 amp-hours |
| Alternator Output |
115/1610 amps/watts |
Drivetrain
| Drive system |
Front engine / Rear-wheel drive
All Season Traction Control |
| Limited-slip differential |
Torsen differential with 25% lockup |
| Manual transmission |
ZF-C, 5-speed |
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 |
Performance
| Acceleration 0-60 mph |
5.1 sec. |
| Top speed |
137 mph (electronically limited) |
Fuel economy:
City: |
19 mpg |
| Highway: |
26 mpg |
Chassis
| Body / frame construction |
Unitized steel |
| Front suspension |
BMW M sport suspension system |
| Rear suspension |
BMW M sport suspension system with modified rear axle anti-dive/squat
geometry |
| Front sway bar |
23.0 mm. |
| Rear sway bar |
19.0 mm. |
| Steering type |
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power assist |
| Steering overall ratio |
17.8:1 |
| Steering lock-to-lock |
3.2 |
| Steering turning circle |
34.1 ft. |
| Antilock braking system |
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| Front discs |
12.4 in. ventilated |
| Rear discs |
12.3 in. ventilated |
| Wheel material |
Cast alloy |
| Wheel dimensions |
17 x 7.5 in. front
17 x 9.0 in. rear |
| Tire type |
Dunlop SP Sport 8080E |
| Tire dimensions |
225/45ZR-17 front
245/40ZR-17 rear |
Tool Kit
| Centering Pin (alignment tool) |
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| 8 / 10 mm Open End Wrench |
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| 12 / 13 mm Open End Wrench |
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| Screwdriver (reversible head) |
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| Slip Joint Pliers (adjustable) |
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| Spark Plug Tool |
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| Socket |
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| Tow Fitting (tow huck) |
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| Z shaped Allen Tool, 4 / 5 mm |
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