The following performace data for the BMW M coupe was reported by Road & Track.
Drivetrain
| Gear |
Ratio |
Overall Ratio |
RPM |
MPH |
| 1st |
4.21:1 |
13.59:1 |
6900 |
38 |
| 2nd |
2.49:1 |
8.04:1 |
6900 |
62 |
| 3rd |
1.66:1 |
5.36:1 |
6900 |
96 |
| 4th |
1.24:1 |
4.01:1 |
6900 |
129 |
| 5th |
1.00:1 |
3.23:1 |
5860 |
137 * |
| Final drive ratio |
3.23:1 |
| Engine rpm @ 60 mph, top gear |
2550 |
| * Electronically limited |
Acceleration
| Time to Speed |
Sceonds |
| 0-30 mph |
2.0 |
| 0-40 mph |
3.1 |
| 0-50 mph |
4.2 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.5 |
| 0-70 mph |
7.6 |
| 0-80 mph |
9.4 |
| 0-90 mph |
12.0 |
| 0-100 mph |
14.7 |
| Time to Distance |
|
| 0-100 ft. |
2.9 |
| 0-500 ft. |
7.8 |
| 0-1320 ft. (1/4 mile) |
14.3 @ 98.7 mph |
Braking
| Minimum stopping distance |
|
| From 60 mph |
125 ft. |
| From 80 mph |
217 ft. |
Handling
| Lateral accel (200-ft. skidpad) |
0.87g |
| Speed through 700ft slalom |
62.3 mph |