1998 BMW M M 3.2L specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Estoril Blue
Evergreen
Imola Red
Gray
Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Two-Seater |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 9 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 115 |
| Engine Type | Gas 6-Cyl |
| Displacement | 3.2L/192 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 240 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 236 @ 3800 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 270.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 378.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.21 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.49 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.66 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.24 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.85 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Suspension Type - Front | M Sport w/Coil |
| Suspension Type - Rear | M Sport w/Coil |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Springs |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.4 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.3 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.25 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P225/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/40R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | P225/45R17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3084 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Passenger Volume | 47.0 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.1 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 158.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 50.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 56.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 5.0 ft³ |
| Pre-wired for CD changer | Standard |
| Halogen free-form headlights (low beams) | Standard |
| **PRELIMINARY 1998 STANDARDS** | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| Multi-function digital clock | Standard |
| Pre-wired for BMW cellular telephone | Standard |
| M sports suspension calibration | Standard |
| Mast antenna | Standard |
| Variable 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Electric roadster top | Standard |
| Leather manual shift knob/steering wheel/handbrake grip/boot | Standard |
| Direct ignition system w/knock control | Standard |
| Central locking system-inc: double lock anti-theft feature, console switch | Standard |
| Nappa leather seating surfaces/door trim w/cloth upholstery | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| LCD main & trip odometers | Standard |
| Elect engine-management system | Standard |
| Vacuum-assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Dual-chamber exhaust system w/4-polished tailpipes | Standard |
| 4-way driver/2-way passenger pwr heated sport bucket seats | Standard |
| 245/40ZR17 high-performance radial rear tires | Standard |
| Multi-link system rear suspension w/central links | Standard |
| Body-color hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH) | Standard |
| Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: key-off operation, 1-touch up/down | Standard |
| 17" x 7.5 front/17 x 8.5 rear round double-spoke cast alloy wheels | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Window closing from driver door lock feature | Standard |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
| Service interval indicator | Standard |
| Rollover protection system | Standard |
| Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| 5-speed ZF type C manual transmission w/direct 5th gear | Standard |
| Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system | Standard |
| 225/45ZR17 high-performance radial front tires | Standard |
| Chrome-ringed instrument dials | Standard |
| Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr-assisted rack and pinion steering | Standard |
| Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature engaged) | Standard |
| Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors | Standard |
| Auto seatbelt tensioners | Standard |
| Coinholder | Standard |
| Illuminated master key | Standard |
| 70 amp/hr battery | Standard |
| Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| 16.4 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH) | Standard |
| Premium Harmon/Kardon sound system-inc: anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 10 upgraded speakers | Standard |
| Auto locking retractors on all seat belts | Standard |
| 3.2L DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
| 115 amp alternator | Standard |
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