Convertible, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
16.6 l/100 km 14.17 US mpg
7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg
321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
100.3 Hp/l
250 km/h 155.34 mph
3201 cm3
195.34 cu. in.
6, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4025 mm
158.46 in.
1740 mm
68.5 in.
1360 kg
2998.29 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | Z3 (Convertible) |
| Version | Z3 M (E36/7) |
| Engine version | 3.2 (321 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1997 |
| Year production end | 2003 |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Horsepower RPM | 321 Hp @ 7400 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 5 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1360 kg2998.29 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4025 mm158.46 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Designation model | S50B32 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
3201 cm3195.34 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 321 Hp @ 7400 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 100.3 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
4.2 kg/Hp236 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 Nm/tonne
3.9 kg/Nm257.4 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.258.15 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
86.4 mm3.4 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
91 mm3.58 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
5.5 l5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
10.8 l11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Ventilated discs |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 245/40 R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 17 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft. |
165 l5.83 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4025 mm158.46 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1740 mm68.5 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1266 mm49.84 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2458 mm96.77 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1422 mm55.98 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1492 mm58.74 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1360 kg2998.29 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1600 kg3527.4 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
240 kg529.11 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
51 l13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
16.6 l/100 km14.17 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
7.9 l/100 km29.77 US mpg |
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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