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BMW Z1 (E30)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.5 (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1988–1991

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2.5 (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Z1
Version
Z1 (E30)
Engine
2.5 (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
58 l
Minimum trunk capacity
260 l
Curb weight
1250 kg
Gross weight
1460 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3920 mm
Width
1690 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
Front track
1455 mm
Rear track
1470 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/45 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes