2000 BMW Z3 3.0i specifications

2000 BMW Z3 3.0i data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2446 mm 96.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1413 mm 55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1494 mm 58.8 inches
Length 4050 mm 159.4 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1293 mm 50.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1360 kg 2998 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 51 litres 11.2 [13.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area 1.83
CdA 0.77
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 89.6 mm
3.31 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque 300 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 57.1 kW/litre
77.6 ps/litre
76.5 bhp/litre
1.25 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 25.5 s
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
169.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
125.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
167.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8 kg/kW
13.36 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 13.3/7.3/9.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.3/7.3/9.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.5/13.7/10.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG21.2/38.7/29.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG17.7/32.2/24.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 228.0 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
Turning circle 10.00 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 16
Wheel size rear 7J x 16
Tyres front 225/50 ZR 16
Tyres rear 225/50 ZR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID82082
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 BMW Z3 3.0i added 2001-07-12.
Last modified 2017-10-01.

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
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 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 189.0 CO2 1175 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 fixed-head coupé FA 6M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 226.0 CO2 1465 kg
Gillet Vertigo -
2 door FR 6M 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW
Mercedes-Benz F400 Carving -
2 door roadster FR 6M 3199 cm3/195.2cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 4555 cm3/278.0cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 975 kg
Pontiac Solstice -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2200 cm3/134.3cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1318 kg