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BMW Z1

(1986 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1986
ModelZ1Issued until
SerieZ1Number made8000
Model familyZ1Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3950 mm / 155.5 in / 155.5 inGround clearance
Width1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.61
Height1278 mm / 50.3 in / 50.3 inTotal (curb) weight998 kg / 2200 lb / 2200 lb
Wheelbase2446 mm / 96.3 in / 96.3 inDry weight
Track front1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 inWeight distribution (front)49.0 % / 49.0 % / 49.0 %
Track rear1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inFuel capacity58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.360Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.7 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power127.5 kW / 173.4 hp / 173.4 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque222.0 Nm / 163.7 lbft / 163.7 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output125.8 kW / 171.0 bhp / 171.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output68.6 kW/l / 1.528 bhp/cu in / 1.528 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque89.01 Nm/l / 0.779 lbft/cu in / 0.779 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.64

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed219 km/h / 136 mph / 136 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)7.90 s / 7.90 s / 7.90 sPower-to-weight ratio171.34 kW/ton / 232.96 bhp/ton / 232.96 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)23.30 s / 23.30 s / 23.30 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.10 m / 33.14 ft / 33.14 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.MS.CS.ARB.
Wheels front7.5JWheels rear7.5J
Tyres front225/45 VR 16Tyres rear225/45 VR 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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