BMW Z3 (1995 - 2002)
FR layout
Engine
1.8 L M43 I4
1.9 L M44 I4
2.0-2.8 L M52 I6
2.5-3.0 L M54 I6
3.2 L S50 I6
3.2 L S52 I6
3.2 L S54 I6
Transmission
5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,446 mm (96 in)
Length
Pre-LCI: 4,025 mm (158.5 in)
LCI: 4,050 mm (159.4 in)
Width
Pre-LCI: 1,692 mm (66.6 in)
LCI: 1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height
E36/7: 1,293 mm (50.9 in)
E36/8: 1,306 mm (51.4 in)
Curb weight
1,160–1,400 kg (2,560–3,090 lb)
| Model | engine code | Displacement (cm³) |
cylinders/ valves |
Power at 1/min | Torque at 1/min | Acceleration, 0-100km/h | consumption according to the manufacturer | top speed |
variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z3 1.8 | M43 B18 | 1796 | 4/8 | 85 kW (115 hp) at 5500 |
168 Nm at 3900 |
10.4s | 8.4 liters / 100 kilometers | 196 km/h | roadster |
| Z3 1.9i | M43TU B19 | 1895 | 87 kW (118 hp) at 5500 |
180 Nm at 3900 |
10.4s | 8.5 liters / 100 kilometers | |||
| Z3 1.9 | M44 B19 | 4/16 | 103 kW (140 hp) at 6000 |
180 Nm at 4300 |
9.5s | 8.7 liters / 100 kilometers | 205km/h | ||
| Z3 2.0 | M52TU B20 | 1991 | 6/24 | 110 kW (150 hp) at 5900 |
190 Nm at 3500 |
8.9 | 9.0 liters / 100 kilometers | 210km/h | |
| Z3 2.2i | M54 B22 | 2171 | 125 kW (170 hp) at 6100 |
210 Nm at 3500 |
7.9s [8.9s] |
9.2 liters / 100 kilometers | 224 km/h [220 km/h] |
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| Z3 2.8 | M52 B28 | 2793 | 141 kW (192 hp) at 5300 |
275 Nm at 3950 |
7.1s [7.2s] |
9.5 liters / 100 kilometers | 218 km/h [216 km/h] |
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| Z3 2.8i | M52TU B28 | 142 kW (193 hp) at 5500 |
280 Nm at 3500 |
6.9s | - | 225km/h | |||
| 6.8s [7.1s] |
- | 231 km/h [229 km/h] |
Coupe | ||||||
| Z3 3.0i | M54 B30 | 2979 | 170 kW (231 hp) at 5900 |
300 Nm at 3500 |
6.0s [6.3s] |
9.5 liters / 100 kilometers | 240 km/h [236 km/h] |
roadster | |
| 6.0s [6.3s] |
9.5 liters / 100 kilometers | 250km/h [242km/h] |
Coupe | ||||||
| M 3.2 | S50 B32 | 3201 | 236 kW (321 hp) at 7400 |
350 Nm at 3250 |
5.4s | 11.4 liters / 100 kilometers | 250km/h | roadster | |
| 11.4 liters / 100 kilometers | Coupe | ||||||||
| M 3.2 | S54 B32 | 3246 | 239 kW (325 hp) at 7400 |
350 Nm at 4900 |
5.3s | 11.4 liters / 100 kilometers | Roadster, coupe |
Values in [...] are with automatic transmission
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3246 cm3 / 198.5 cui, advertised power: 235 kW / 315 hp / 320 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 340 Nm / 251 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2459 mm / 96.8 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1420 kg / 3130 lbs
•top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 4.8© s; 0- 100 km/h 5© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.3© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 20 mpg (U.S.), 11.8 l/100km, 24 mpg (imp.), 8.5 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 14.1 l/100km / 20 mpg (imp.) / 16.7 mpg (U.S.) / 7.1 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3246 cm3 / 198.5 cui, advertised power: 239 kW / 320 hp / 325 PS ( ECE ), torque: 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2459 mm / 96.8 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1375 kg / 3031 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1660 kg / 3660 lbs
•top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5© s, 0- 100 km/h 5.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 11.1 l/100km / 25.5 mpg (imp.) / 21.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.1 l/100km / 20 mpg (imp.) / 16.6 mpg (U.S.) / 7.1 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3246 cm3 / 198.5 cui, advertised power: 235 kW / 315 hp / 320 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 340 Nm / 251 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2459 mm / 96.8 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1400 kg / 3086 lbs
•top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 4.8© s; 0- 100 km/h 5© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 20 mpg (U.S.), 11.8 l/100km, 24 mpg (imp.), 8.5 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 14.2 l/100km / 19.9 mpg (imp.) / 16.6 mpg (U.S.) / 7.1 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2979 cm3 / 182.3 cui, advertised power: 168 kW / 225 hp / 228 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 290 Nm / 214 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1335 kg / 2943 lbs
•top speed: 238 km/h (148 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5.9© s; 0- 100 km/h 6.3© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.6© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 24 mpg (U.S.), 9.8 l/100km, 28.8 mpg (imp.), 10.2 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.3 l/100km / 23 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox (with Steptronic manual shift mode)
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2979 cm3 / 182.3 cui, advertised power: 168 kW / 225 hp / 228 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 290 Nm / 214 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1370 kg / 3020 lbs
•top speed: 228 km/h (142 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 6.5© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.8© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 22 mpg (U.S.), 10.7 l/100km, 26.4 mpg (imp.), 9.4 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.5 l/100km / 22.6 mpg (imp.) / 18.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2979 cm3 / 182.3 cui, advertised power: 170 kW / 228 hp / 231 PS ( ECE ), torque: 300 Nm / 221 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1330 kg / 2932 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1600 kg / 3527 lbs
•top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5.7© s, 0- 100 km/h 6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg (imp.) / 24.7 mpg (U.S.) / 10.5 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12.3 l/100km / 23 mpg (imp.) / 19.1 mpg (U.S.) / 8.1 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox (with Steptronic manual shift mode)
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2979 cm3 / 182.3 cui, advertised power: 170 kW / 228 hp / 231 PS ( ECE ), torque: 300 Nm / 221 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1365 kg / 3009 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1635 kg / 3604 lbs
•top speed: 242 km/h (150 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6© s, 0- 100 km/h 6.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.7© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg (imp.) / 23 mpg (U.S.) / 9.8 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12.1 l/100km / 23.4 mpg (imp.) / 19.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.3 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1895 cm3 / 116 cui, advertised power: 87 kW / 117 hp / 118 PS ( ECE ), torque: 180 Nm / 133 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1692 mm / 66.6 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1220 kg / 2689 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1490 kg / 3285 lbs
•top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg (imp.) / 30.1 mpg (U.S.) / 12.8 km/l EU-cycle; emission: 187 gCO2/km; average estimated by a-c©: 10.4 l/100km / 27.3 mpg (imp.) / 22.7 mpg (U.S.) / 9.7 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1895 cm3 / 116 cui, advertised power: 103 kW / 138 hp / 140 PS ( ECE ), torque: 180 Nm / 133 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1692 mm / 66.6 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1225 kg / 2701 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1475 kg / 3252 lbs
•top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 8.8 l/100km / 32.1 mpg (imp.) / 26.7 mpg (U.S.) / 11.4 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg (imp.) / 22 mpg (U.S.) / 9.4 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 126.5 kW / 170 hp / 172 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 245 Nm / 181 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1315 kg / 2899 lbs
•top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 7.8© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.6© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 22 mpg (U.S.), 10.7 l/100km, 26.4 mpg (imp.), 9.4 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg (imp.) / 20.3 mpg (U.S.) / 8.6 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 126.5 kW / 170 hp / 172 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 245 Nm / 181 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1355 kg / 2987 lbs
•top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.4© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.3© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 21 mpg (U.S.), 11.2 l/100km, 25.2 mpg (imp.), 8.9 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.1 l/100km / 23.4 mpg (imp.) / 19.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.3 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2793 cm3 / 170.9 cui, advertised power: 142 kW / 190 hp / 193 PS ( ECE ), torque: 280 Nm / 206 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1260 kg / 2778 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1510 kg / 3329 lbs
•top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 6.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.7© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mpg (imp.) / 24.2 mpg (U.S.) / 10.3 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12.1 l/100km / 23.3 mpg (imp.) / 19.4 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2793 cm3 / 170.9 cui, advertised power: 142 kW / 190 hp / 193 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 280 Nm / 206 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4025 mm / 158.5 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1330 kg / 2932 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1550 kg / 3417 lbs
•top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.7© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.3© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 21 mpg (U.S.), 11.2 l/100km, 25.2 mpg (imp.), 8.9 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg (imp.) / 18.6 mpg (U.S.) / 7.9 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1895 cm3 / 116 cui, advertised power: 87 kW / 117 hp / 118 PS ( ECE ), torque: 180 Nm / 133 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1220 kg / 2689 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1490 kg / 3285 lbs
•top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg (imp.) / 30.1 mpg (U.S.) / 12.8 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.4 l/100km / 27.1 mpg (imp.) / 22.5 mpg (U.S.) / 9.6 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2171 cm3 / 132.3 cui, advertised power: 125 kW / 168 hp / 170 PS ( ECE ), torque: 210 Nm / 155 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1280 kg / 2822 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1550 kg / 3417 lbs
•top speed: 224 km/h (139 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 9.2 l/100km / 30.7 mpg (imp.) / 25.5 mpg (U.S.) / 10.9 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.1 l/100km / 25.5 mpg (imp.) / 21.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2171 cm3 / 132.3 cui, advertised power: 125 kW / 168 hp / 170 PS ( ECE ), torque: 210 Nm / 155 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1315 kg / 2899 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1585 kg / 3494 lbs
•top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 8.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mpg (imp.) / 24.5 mpg (U.S.) / 10.4 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.7 l/100km / 26.3 mpg (imp.) / 21.9 mpg (U.S.) / 9.3 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 137 kW / 184 hp / 186 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 237 Nm / 175 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1315 kg / 2899 lbs
•top speed: 214 km/h (133 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 7.6© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 23 mpg (U.S.), 10.2 l/100km, 27.6 mpg (imp.), 9.8 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12 l/100km / 23.4 mpg (imp.) / 19.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.3 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox (with Steptronic manual shift mode)
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 137 kW / 184 hp / 186 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 237 Nm / 175 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1350 kg / 2976 lbs
•top speed: 207 km/h (129 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.2© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.8© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 22 mpg (U.S.), 10.7 l/100km, 26.4 mpg (imp.), 9.4 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg (imp.) / 19.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2979 cm3 / 182.3 cui, advertised power: 168 kW / 225 hp / 228 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 290 Nm / 214 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1320 kg / 2910 lbs
•top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5.9© s; 0- 100 km/h 6.2© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.5© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 24 mpg (U.S.), 9.8 l/100km, 28.8 mpg (imp.), 10.2 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.3 l/100km / 22.9 mpg (imp.) / 19.1 mpg (U.S.) / 8.1 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox (with Steptronic manual shift mode)
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2979 cm3 / 182.3 cui, advertised power: 168 kW / 225 hp / 228 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 290 Nm / 214 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4050 mm / 159.4 in, width: 1740 mm / 68.5 in, wheelbase: 2446 mm / 96.3 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1355 kg / 2987 lbs
•top speed: 221 km/h (137 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 6.5© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.8© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 21 mpg (U.S.), 11.2 l/100km, 25.2 mpg (imp.), 8.9 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.6 l/100km / 22.5 mpg (imp.) / 18.7 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l
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