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BMW Z3 3.0i {E36}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 89.60 mm 3.31 in × 3.53 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2979 cc (181.79 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 231.2 PS (228.0 bhp) (170 kW) @ 5900 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 25.50 s
Top speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 167.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 300.0 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2446 mm
wheelbase 96.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4050 mm
Length (inches) 159.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1293 mm
Height (inches) 50.9 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1360 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2998 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 51 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.420
Frontal area 1.83 m2
Cx 0.77

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E36
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 BMW Z3 3.0i {E36} PDF Manual
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Year 2000

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