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