BMW Z3 Z3M Roadster (236kW) M
2 Door Roadster with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E36/7

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E36/7 BMW Z3 Z3M Roadster (236kW) M, a 2 door petrol roadster with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 236 kW of power and 350 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 5.4 seconds.

The BMW Z3 E36/7

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1996.

Specification

Trim M
Seats 2
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Roadster (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
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 236 kW @ 7,500 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 350 N⋅m @ 3,250 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 5.3 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.4 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) 13.8 seconds
Quarter Mile Time (seconds) 13.9 seconds
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 24.4 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) (limited to 250 km/h)
Weight US (kg) 1,425 kg
Weight Distribution 50:50
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 166 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) Not Specified
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,025 mm
Width (mm) 1,740 mm
Height (mm) 1,265 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 7.5J x 17
Rear: 9J x 17
Tyres Front: 225/45 ZR17
Rear: 245/40 ZR17
Front Track (mm) 1,397 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,491 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): 3,201
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 86.4 x 91
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: 3.15

Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020