BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 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 (325 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec
0-60 mph: 5 sec

What is the power output of BMW Z3 Roadster 1997 3.2 (325 Hp)?

325 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW Z3 Roadster 1997 3.2 (325 Hp)?

3.2 l
3246 cm³
198.08 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 BMW 3.2 (325 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW Z3 M (E36/7) Roadster 1997 3.2 (325 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 (325 Hp)?

1450 kg
3197 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 Hp)?

1640 kg
3616 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 (325 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

Z3 M (E36/7)

Modification (Engine)

3.2 (325 Hp)

Start of production

1997

End of production

2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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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

5.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.3 sec

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

5 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.5 kg/Hp, 224.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 241.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

325 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

100.1 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 4900 rpm. 258 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S54B32

Engine displacement

3246 cm³ 198.08 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87 mm 3.43 in.

Piston Stroke

91 mm 3.58 in.

Compression ratio

11.5:1

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

1450 kg 3197 lbs.

Max. weight

1640 kg 3616 lbs.

Max load

190 kg 419 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

1268 mm 49.92 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

245/45 R17

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/