1997 BMW Z3 M specifications

1997 BMW Z3 M data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2446 mm 96.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1397 mm 55 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1491 mm 58.7 inches
Length 4025 mm 158.5 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1265 mm 49.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1425 kg 3142 lb
Weight distribution 50% front
fuel tank capacity 51.1 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 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3201 cc
(195.337 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.4 × 91 mm
3.4 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.95
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
321 PS (317 bhp) (236 kW)
at 7500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 3250 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
73.8 kW/litre
100.4 ps/litre
99 bhp/litre
1.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
109.34 Nm/litre
1.32 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1374 kPa (199.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 533.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 13.8 s
Standing quarter-mile 13.9 s
Standing kilometre 24.4 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
225.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 PS/kg
165.89 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
222.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.03 kg/kW
10.07 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.6/7.9/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.0/12.7/9.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.0/35.8/25.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.2/29.8/21.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
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
Front suspension I.MS.
Rear suspension I.STA.
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 9J x 17
Tyres front 225/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear 245/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID15510
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 27.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 BMW Z3 M added 1997-06-07.
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 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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