General information
BrandBMW
Model Z3
Generation Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)
Modification (Engine) 3.2 (321 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg21.9 UK mpg7.75 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg38.17 UK mpg13.51 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.1 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.3 kg/Hp, 230.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 251.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre 100.3 Hp/l
Torque 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 258.15 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S50B32
Engine displacement 3201 cm3 195.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Piston Stroke 91 mm 3.58 in.
Compression ratio 11.3
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1390 kg 3064.43 lbs.
Max. weight 1660 kg 3659.67 lbs.
Max load 270 kg 595.25 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 210 l 7.42 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 51 l 13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4025 mm 158.46 in.
Width 1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height 1279 mm 50.35 in.
Wheelbase 2459 mm 96.81 in.
Front track 1422 mm 55.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1492 mm 58.74 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17
Wheel rims size17