January 6, 2001

L.A. Auto Show:
2001 BMW M Coupe and M Roadster receive new 315 horsepower M3 engine

Click for larger image 2001 BMW M Coupe and M Roadster New M3 engine both for BMW M coupé and M roadster

Previously equipped with an 'M power' 240 horsepower, inline six cylinder engine, 2001 M Coupe and M Roadster models receive an all-new 3.2 litre inline six, first seen in the M3 coupe. Horsepower goes from 240 to 315 and torque increases from 236 ft.-lb. to a 251 ft.-lb.

The engine's rpm limit is 7600, and maximum power occurs at 7400 rpm.

Dynamic Stability Control has been added to both models (previous models had All Season Traction, BMW's electronic traction control).

Another new feature is a Tire Pressure Monitoring system, which informs the driver of any drop in tire pressure via an indicator in the instrument cluster. There are new grey dials with backlit numerals and an outside-temperature readout in the centre console in place of the previous voltmeter.

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