BMW Z3 M Roadster (E36/7)
3.2 (325 Hp)
1997 – 2003 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 325 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.3 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Generation
- Z3 M Roadster (E36/7)
- Modification (Engine)
- 3.2 (325 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1997
- End of production
- 2003
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Roadster
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 16.6 l/100 km14.2 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.9 l/100 km29.8 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 5.3 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 5.0 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 4.5 kg/Hp9.9 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.1 kg/Nm12.3 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 325 Hp
- Power at
- 7400 rpm
- Power per litre
- 100.1
- Torque
- 350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4900 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- S54B32
- Engine displacement
- 3246 cm³3246 cm³ (198 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 87 mm3.4 in
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm3.6 in
- Compression ratio
- 11.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l1.5 gal
- Coolant
- 10.8 l2.9 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1450 kg3197 lb
- Max. weight
- 1640 kg3616 lb
- Max load
- 190 kg419 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - maximum
- 165 l43.6 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 51 l13.5 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 4025 mm158.5 in
- Width
- 1740 mm68.5 in
- Height
- 1268 mm49.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 2459 mm96.8 in
- Front track
- 1422 mm56.0 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1492 mm58.7 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Suspension strut
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 245/45 R17
- Wheel rims size
- 17