1999 BMW M Roadster M Roadster
The 1999 BMW M Roadster M Roadster is a 240-hp 3.2-liter convertible with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $42,700 MSRP.
It makes 240 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The M Roadster measures 158.5 inches long on a 96.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,142 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,700 ($83,298 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | S52B32 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.4 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (ZF) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.4 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.28 in (vented) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | 225/45ZR17 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40ZR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.46 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 50.39 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.81 in |
| Front Track | 56 in |
| Rear Track | 58.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,142 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars