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Specs of BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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Key specs

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp) /Roadster 1997 - 2003/

What is the body type of BMW Z3 M (E36/7)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1997 Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5 sec
0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
What is the power output of BMW Z3 Roadster 1997 3.2 (321 Hp)?
321 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW Z3 Roadster 1997 3.2 (321 Hp)?
3.2 l
3201 cm3
195.34 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 BMW 3.2 (321 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW Z3 M (E36/7) Roadster 1997 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 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster?
4025 mm
158.46 in.
What is the width of 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?
1360 kg
2998 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?
1600 kg
3527 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster?
165 l
5.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.2 (321 Hp)
Start of production
1997
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
16.6 l/100 km 14.2 US mpg
17 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
4.2 kg/Hp, 236 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 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
6
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
4
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
1360 kg 2998 lbs.
Max. weight
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Max load
240 kg 529 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
165 l 5.8 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
1266 mm 49.84 in.
Wheelbase
2458 mm 96.77 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
245/40 R17
Wheel rim size
17