BMW Z3 2.3i
2 Door Convertible with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E36/7
Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E36/7 BMW Z3 2.3i, a 2 door petrol convertible with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 127 kW of power and 245 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 206 km/h.
The BMW Z3 E36/7
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2000.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Convertible |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | Not Specified |
| Engine Code | Not Specified |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| Suspension Front | Not Specified |
| Suspension Rear | Not Specified |
| Brakes Front | 287 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 272 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 127 kW @ 5,500 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 245 N⋅m @ 3,500 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6.8 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 206 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,315 kg |
| Weight Distribution | 51:49 |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 97 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.42 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | Not Specified |
| Drag Area (CdA) | Not Specified |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,050 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,740 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,293 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 7J x 16 Rear: 7J x 16 |
| Tyres |
Front: 225/50 R16 92V Rear: 225/50 R16 92V |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,412 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,446 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 51 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I6 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 2,494 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 84 x 75 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 4 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Management: | EFI |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.15 |
Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020