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BMW Z3 (E36/7)
3.0i
231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2000-2003
0-100 km/h 6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 192 hp231 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,305kg2,877lb |
| Gross weight | 1,575kg3,472lb |
| Power-to-weight | 177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 51L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M54B30 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,050mm159in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740mm69in |
| Height | 1,306mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,446mm96in |
| Front track | 1,413mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,494mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 165L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i | 231 hp 172 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i | 6.0 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0iPowerTorque
- BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i | 5,900 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
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