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BMW M Roadster

General information

ModelBMW M Roadster
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3300 ccm (201.37 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.91 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.22 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3300 ccm (201.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power330.00 PS (243 kW or 325 HP) at 7400 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2400 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 315 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 312 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1375 kg (3,031.4 pounds)
Overall length4030 mm (158.7 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity51.0 litres (13.47 gallons)
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