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

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

Z3
Generation

Z3 Coupe (E36/8)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

3

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.2 (321 Hp)

Power

321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S50B32
Power
321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre
100.3 Hp/l
Torque
350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3201 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86.4 mm
Piston stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1390 kg

Max weight (kg)

1660 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

51 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

210 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

410 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4025 mm

Width (mm)

1740 mm

Height (mm)

1279 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2459 mm

Front track (mm)

1422 mm

Rear track (mm)

1492 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

5

Front suspension system

Spring Strut

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Rear tires size

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

R17

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