BMW Z3 2.5i
2 Door Convertible with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E36/7

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E36/7 BMW Z3 2.5i, a 2 door petrol convertible with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 137 kW of power and 237 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 2001.

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 Power Assisted Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Independent Macpherson Strut with Lower Wishbone using Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 137 kW @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 237 N⋅m @ 3,500 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 6.7 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) 104 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: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Tyres Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Front Track (mm) 1,412 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,494 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,446 mm
Turning Circle (m) 10 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
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.46

Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020