| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | Z3 |
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| Generation | Z3 M (E36/7) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.2 (321 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1997 year |
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| End of production | 2003 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
16.6 l/100 km
14.17 US mpg17.02 UK mpg6.02 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.9 l/100 km
29.77 US mpg35.76 UK mpg12.66 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.2 kg/Hp, 236 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 321 Hp @ 7400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 100.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
258.15 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S50B32 |
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| Engine displacement |
3201 cm3
195.34 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
86.4 mm
3.4 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
91 mm
3.58 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| 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 |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1360 kg
2998.29 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1600 kg
3527.4 lbs. |
| Max load |
240 kg
529.11 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
165 l
5.83 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
51 l
13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4025 mm
158.46 in. |
| Width |
1740 mm
68.5 in. |
| Height |
1266 mm
49.84 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2458 mm
96.77 in. |
| Front track |
1422 mm
55.98 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1492 mm
58.74 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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