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BMW Z3 (E36/7)

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Engine versions

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10 versions · 10 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.8 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1995–1998
1.9 (118 KM) Selected Gasoline 118 KM 1998–2003
1.9 (140 KM) Selected Gasoline 140 KM 1995–1999
2.0 (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1999–2000
2.2i (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 2000–2003
2.8 (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1997–2000
3.0i (231 KM) Selected Gasoline 231 KM 2000–2003
1.9 (140 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 140 KM 1995–1999
2.2i (170 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 170 KM 2000–2003
2.8 (192 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1997–2000

Selected engine version

1.8 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
168 Nm
Engine displacement
1,798 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Maximum speed
194 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
1.8 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
194 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M43B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1798 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6.2 l
Power
115 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
168 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1160 kg
Gross weight
1410 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4025 mm
Width
1692 mm
Height
1288 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1411 mm
Rear track
1427 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 (118 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2003

Engine power
118 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,895 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Maximum speed
196 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
1.9 (118 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2003
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
196 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M43TUB19
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1895 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
118 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1220 kg
Gross weight
1490 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1288 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1411 mm
Rear track
1492 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 (140 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,895 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Maximum speed
205 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
1.9 (140 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M44B19
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1895 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
140 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1185 kg
Gross weight
1435 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4025 mm
Width
1692 mm
Height
1288 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1411 mm
Rear track
1427 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1999–2000

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
2.0 (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1999
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
220 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52TUB20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1270 kg
Gross weight
1540 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1293 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1413 mm
Rear track
1494 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
7J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.2i (170 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
2,171 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
224 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
2.2i (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
224 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M54B22
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2171 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 6250 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1345 kg
Gross weight
1540 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1293 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1413 mm
Rear track
1494 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2000

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
300 Nm
Engine displacement
2,793 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
2.8 (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2793 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
192 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1285 kg
Gross weight
1550 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1293 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1413 mm
Rear track
1494 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i (231 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
231 KM
Torque
300 Nm
Engine displacement
2,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
3.0i (231 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M54B30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
231 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1305 kg
Gross weight
1575 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1306 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1413 mm
Rear track
1494 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 (140 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,895 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
196 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
1.9 (140 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
196 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M44B19
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1895 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
140 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1185 kg
Gross weight
1435 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4025 mm
Width
1692 mm
Height
1288 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1411 mm
Rear track
1427 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.2i (170 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
2,171 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
2.2i (170 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M54B22
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2171 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 6250 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1345 kg
Gross weight
1540 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1293 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1413 mm
Rear track
1494 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 (192 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1997–2000

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
300 Nm
Engine displacement
2,798 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Maximum speed
216 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Z3
Version
Z3 (E36/7)
Engine
2.8 (192 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
216 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2798 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
192 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
51 l
Minimum trunk capacity
165 l
Curb weight
1285 kg
Gross weight
1550 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4050 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1293 mm
Wheelbase
2446 mm
Front track
1413 mm
Rear track
1494 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes