BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp) /Coupe 1998 - 2003/

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

Coupe, 3 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1998 Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW Z3 Coupe 1998 3.2 (321 Hp)?

321 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW Z3 Coupe 1998 3.2 (321 Hp)?

3.2 l
3201 cm³
195.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 3.2 (321 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) Coupe 1998 3.2 (321 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe?

4025 mm
158.46 in.

What is the width of 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

1390 kg
3064 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

1660 kg
3660 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe?

210 - 410 l
7.4 - 14.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

BMW
- 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)

3.2 (321 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.4 sec

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

5.1 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.3 kg/Hp, 230.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 251.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

100.3 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 258 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S50B32

Engine displacement

3201 cm³ 195.34 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Piston Stroke

91 mm 3.58 in.

Compression ratio

11.3:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1390 kg 3064 lbs.

Max. weight

1660 kg 3660 lbs.

Max load

270 kg 595 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l 7.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

410 l 14.5 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

1279 mm 50.35 in.

Wheelbase

2459 mm 96.81 in.

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1492 mm 58.74 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

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/