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BMW Z3 M {E36}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.40 mm × 89.60 mm 3.4 in × 3.53 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3152 cc (192.347 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.30 s
0-100 mph 13.80 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 227.57 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1395.4 kPa (202.4 psi)
Specific torque 111.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 525.33 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) 4026 mm
Length (inches) 158.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1265 mm
Height (inches) 49.8 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1393 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3071 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 51.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

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

General information

RAC rating 27.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E36
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 BMW Z3 M {E36} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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