BMW M ROADSTER 2001
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                              CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     3246 cc.   
                     Engine Location:        FRONT       
                     Engine Type:           NORMAL       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    315 bhp   
                                         @:   7400 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            251 lb-ft 
                                 @:           4900 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:       10.5 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    7600 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:     MANUAL       
                     Number of Gears:            5       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          4.21 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.49 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.66 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.24 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          1.00 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       3.15 :1    
                     Driving wheels:          REAR       
                     Car test weight:         3141 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  51 %     
                     Wheelbase:               96.8 in.   
                     Tire section width:       245 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            17 in.   
                     Tire profile:              40 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.41       
                     Overall height:          49.8 in.   
                     Overall width:           68.5 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         4.0 in.