Compare: BMW Z3 2000 Coupe 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

Z3 Coupe (E36/8)

Modification (Engine)

3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2000

End of production

2004

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

242 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 177 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 229.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30

Engine displacement

2979 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Compression ratio

10.2

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1305 kg

Max. weight

1575 kg

Max load

270 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l

Fuel tank capacity

51 l

Dimensions

Length

4025 mm

Width

1740 mm

Height

1306 mm

Wheelbase

2446 mm

Front track

1413 mm

Rear (Back) track

1494 mm

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, automatic 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