2000 BMW M Roadster

ENGINE
Type In-line six, normally aspirated, aluminum block and heads
Displacement 3.1 liters
Valvetrain DOHC 4-valve
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Bore & Stroke 86.4 mm x 89.6 mm
Horsepower 240 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 236 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Redline 6800 rpm
Fuel Injection Electronic sequential port
PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 5.0 sec
1/4 Mile 13.7 sec @ 102.0 mph
Top Speed 137 mph (electronically limited)
Mileage (city/highway) 20/27 mpg
Power-to-Weight Ratio 12.8 lbs per bhp
CHASSIS
Suspension
   front MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
   rear Semi-trailing arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Power-assisted, rack and pinion
Brakes Four-wheel, vacuum assisted, vented discs, ABS
   front 12.4 in
   rear 12.3 in
Wheels and Tires
   front Cast alloy 17 x 7.5 in, 225/45ZR 
   rear Cast alloy 17 x 8 in, 245/40Zr
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five speed manual
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 4.21
2nd 2.49
3rd 1.66
4th 1.24
5th 1.00
6th na
Final Drive Ratio 3.23:1
DIMENSIONS
Type Two door, two passenger, sports convertible
Construction Unit steel body and frame
Overall Length 158.5 in
Width 68.5 in
Height 49.8 in
Wheelbase 96.8 in
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 50 % / 50%
Curb Weight 3070 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.5 gallons
Trunk Capacity 6.2 cu ft
Headroom (front/rear) 37.0 in / na
Legroom (front/rear) 42.5 in / na
The data was obtained by Road & TrackŪ magazine