BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp) /Coupe 2000 - 2004/

What is the body type of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8)?

Coupe, 3 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 2000 Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6 sec
0-60 mph: 5.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW Z3 Coupe 2000 3.0i (231 Hp)?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW Z3 Coupe 2000 3.0i (231 Hp)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 3.0i (231 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) Coupe 2000 3.0i (231 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe?

4025 mm
158.46 in.

What is the width of 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp)?

1305 kg
2877 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp)?

1575 kg
3472 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe?

210 l
7.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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- BMW Z3
  - Z3 Coupe (E36/8)
    - 3.2 (321 Hp)
    - 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0i (231 Hp)
    - 2.8 (192 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.8 (192 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

Z3 Coupe (E36/8)

Modification (Engine)

3.0i (231 Hp)

Start of production

2000

End of production

2004

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.3 l/100 km 17.7 US mpg
21.2 UK mpg
7.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.7 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 177 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 229.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1305 kg 2877 lbs.

Max. weight

1575 kg 3472 lbs.

Max load

270 kg 595 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l 7.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

51 l 13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in.

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Height

1306 mm 51.42 in.

Wheelbase

2446 mm 96.3 in.

Front track

1413 mm 55.63 in.

Rear (Back) track

1494 mm 58.82 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/50 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp) /2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/