1995 BMW Z3 1.9 specifications

1995 BMW Z3 1.9 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2446 mm 96.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1427 mm 56.2 inches
Length 4025 mm 158.5 inches
Width 1692 mm 66.6 inches
Height 1288 mm 50.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1175 kg 2590 lb
Weight distribution 52% front
fuel tank capacity 51 litres 11.2 [13.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.9 litre
1895 cc
(115.64 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 83.5 mm
3.35 × 3.29 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
54.3 kW/litre
73.8 ps/litre
72.8 bhp/litre
1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
94.99 Nm/litre
1.15 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bo DME fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1193.6 kPa (173.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 473.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 30.6 s
Maximum speed 205 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
119.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.58 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.42 kg/kW
19.07 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions 189.0 g/km NEDC
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 2.900
Turning circle 12.00 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2626 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID51810
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1995 BMW Z3 1.9 added 1996-03-23.
Last modified 2013-06-12.

BMW Z3 - E36 models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 189.0 CO2 1295 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 169 PS 167 bhp 125 kW 1345 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 169 PS 167 bhp 125 kW 1385 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1315 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1355 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1315 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1355 kg
BMW Z3 3.0i -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 228.0 CO2 1360 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 242.0 CO2 1400 kg
BMW Z3 2.0 -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1345 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3201 cm3/195.3cuin 321 PS 317 bhp 236 kW 1425 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 231.0 CO2 1302 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 252.0 CO2 1255 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 184.0 CO2 1295 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 207.0 CO2 1315 kg
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2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1134 kg
2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1131 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW
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