BMW Z3 Roadster (E36/7)
3.0i (231 Hp)
2000 – 2003 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 231 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.0 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Generation
- Z3 Roadster (E36/7)
- Modification (Engine)
- 3.0i (231 Hp)
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Roadster
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 13.0 l/100 km18.1 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.5 l/100 km31.4 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 6.0 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 5.7 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 5.6 kg/Hp12.3 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.4 kg/Nm13.2 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 231 Hp
- Power at
- 5900 rpm
- Power per litre
- 77.5
- Torque
- 300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M54B30
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³2979 cm³ (182 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 mm3.5 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.2 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
- Coolant
- 10.5 l2.8 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1305 kg2877 lb
- Max. weight
- 1575 kg3472 lb
- Max load
- 270 kg595 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 165 l43.6 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 51 l13.5 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 4050 mm159.4 in
- Width
- 1740 mm68.5 in
- Height
- 1306 mm51.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 2446 mm96.3 in
- Front track
- 1413 mm55.6 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1494 mm58.8 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
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 225/50 R16
- Wheel rims size
- 16