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BMW Z3 M (E36/7)
3.2
321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003
0-100 km/h 5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 321 hp325 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,201cc195cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,360kg2,998lb |
| Gross weight | 1,600kg3,527lb |
| Power-to-weight | 236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 62.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 51L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | S50B32 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4,025mm158in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740mm69in |
| Height | 1,266mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,458mm97in |
| Front track | 1,422mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,492mm59in |
| Max 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 M (E36/7)3.2 | 321 hp 239 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 M (E36/7)3.2 | 5.0 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 M (E36/7)3.2 | 270 km/h 168 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 M (E36/7) 3.2PowerTorque
- BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 7,400 rpm | 3,250 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
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