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1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW Z3 Roadster 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

What is the body type, BMW Z3 M (E36/7)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1997 Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 5 sec
0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
How much power, BMW Z3 Roadster 1997 3.2 (321 Hp)?321 Hp, 350 Nm
258.15 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW Z3 Roadster 1997 3.2 (321 Hp)?3.2 l
3201 cm3
195.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1997 BMW 3.2 (321 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW Z3 M (E36/7) Roadster 1997 3.2 (321 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster?4025 mm
158.46 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster?1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?1360 kg
2998.29 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster?165 l
5.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model Z3
Generation Z3 M (E36/7)
Modification (Engine) 3.2 (321 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.6 l/100 km 14.17 US mpg
17.02 UK mpg
6.02 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg
35.76 UK mpg
12.66 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.8 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.2 kg/Hp, 236 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre 100.3 Hp/l
Torque 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 258.15 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S50B32
Engine displacement 3201 cm3 195.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Piston Stroke 91 mm 3.58 in.
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1360 kg 2998.29 lbs.
Max. weight 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max load 240 kg 529.11 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 165 l 5.83 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 51 l 13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4025 mm 158.46 in.
Width 1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height 1266 mm 49.84 in.
Wheelbase 2458 mm 96.77 in.
Front track 1422 mm 55.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1492 mm 58.74 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/40 R17
Wheel rims size17