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BMWBMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp)2000, 2001, 2002, 2003: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) /Roadster 2000 - 2003/
What is the body type of BMW Z3 (E36/7)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 2000 Z3 (E36/7) 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 Roadster 2000 3.0i (231 Hp)?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW Z3 Roadster 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 (E36/7) Roadster 2000 3.0i (231 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster?
4050 mm
159.45 in.
What is the width of 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp)?
1305 kg
2877 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp)?
1575 kg
3472 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster?
165 l
5.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.0i (231 Hp)
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 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
6
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
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
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
165 l 5.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
51 l 13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4050 mm 159.45 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
16