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2001 BMW M3

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In Detail

built at Munich, Germany
engine S51 Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
displacement 3246 cc / 198.1 in³
bore 87 mm / 3.43 in
stroke 91 mm / 3.58 in
compression 11.5:1
power 255.8 kw / 343.0 bhp @ 7900 rpm
specific output 105.67 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 218.47 bhp per tonne
torque 364.72 nm / 269.0 ft lbs @ 4900 rpm
front tires 225/45ZR18
rear tires 225/40ZR18
front brakes Vented Discs w/Single Piston Caliper & ABS
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Single Piston Caliper & ABS
front wheels F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight 1570 kg / 3461 lbs
wheelbase 2731 mm / 107.5 in
front track 1508 mm / 59.4 in
rear track 1525 mm / 60.0 in
length 4492 mm / 176.9 in
width 1780 mm / 70.1 in
height 1372 mm / 54.0 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 4.227:1, 2.528:1, 1.669:1, 1.226:1, 1.000:1, 0.828:1
final drive 3.620:1
top speed ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.1 seconds