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BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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General information

Name

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Brand

BMW
Model

Z3
Generation

Z3 (E36/7)
Year of production

2000

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.0i (231 Hp)

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M54B30
Power
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre
77.5 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2979 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1305 kg

Max weight (kg)

1575 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

51 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

165 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4050 mm

Width (mm)

1740 mm

Height (mm)

1306 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2446 mm

Front track (mm)

1413 mm

Rear track (mm)

1494 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

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/50 R16

Rear tires size

225/50 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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