1986 BMW Z1 specifications

1986 BMW Z1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2446 mm 96.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Length 3950 mm 155.5 inches
Width 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1278 mm 50.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 998 kg 2200 lb
Weight distribution 49% front
fuel tank capacity 58 litres 12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.36
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code B25M20
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2494 cc
(152.193 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 75 mm
3.31 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
222 Nm (164 ft·lb) (22.6 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
50.2 kW/litre
68.3 ps/litre
67.4 bhp/litre
1.1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
89.01 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system Bosch ME-Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1118.6 kPa (162.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 23.3 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 219 km/h (136 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
170.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
125.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
168.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.97 kg/kW
13.31 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 6.8/8.4/12.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle per DIN 70030
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.8/8.4/12.9 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre14.7/11.9/7.8 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG41.5/33.6/21.9 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG34.6/28.0/18.2 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.10 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7.5J
Wheel size rear 7.5J
Tyres front 225/45 VR 16
Tyres rear 225/45 VR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID31482
Production total 8000
Model code BA91
Model family Z1
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 BMW Z1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-24.
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