2001 BMW M3

ENGINE
Type In-line six, cast-iron block and alloy head
Displacement 3.2 liters (198 cu in)
Valvetrain DOHC 4-valve
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Bore & Stroke 87.0 mm x 91.0 mm
Horsepower (DIN) 343 bhp @ 7900 rpm
Torque 269 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Redline 8000 rpm
Fuel Injection Electronic sequential port
PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 4.7 sec
1/4 Mile 13.3 sec @ 106.8 mph
Top Speed 155 mph (electronically limited)
Mileage (city/highway) na
Power-to-Weight Ratio 10 lbs per bhp
CHASSIS
Suspension
   front MacPherson struts, double-pivot lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
   rear Multi-link, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Power-assisted, rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes Four-wheel, vacuum assisted, vented discs, ABS
   front 12.8 in
   rear 12.9 in
Wheels and Tires
   front Aluminum alloy 18 x 8 in, 225/45ZR
   rear Aluminum alloy 18 x 9 in, 255/40ZR
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Six speed manual
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 4.23
2nd 2.53
3rd 1.67
4th 1.23
5th 1.00
6th 0.83
Final Drive Ratio 3.62:1
DIMENSIONS
Type Two door, five passenger, sports coupe
Construction Unit steel body and frame
Overall Length 176.9 in
Width 7.0 in
Height 54.0 in
Wheelbase 107.5 in
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 53 % / 47 %
Curb Weight est 3415 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons
Trunk Capacity 14.5 cu ft
Headroom (front/rear) 38.5 in / 35.0 in
Legroom (front/rear) 46.5 in / 21.5 in
The data was obtained by Road & TrackŪ magazine