

(1986 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Z1 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Z1 | Number made | 8000 |
| Model family | Z1 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3950 mm / 155.5 in / 155.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| Height | 1278 mm / 50.3 in / 50.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 998 kg / 2200 lb / 2200 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2446 mm / 96.3 in / 96.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 49.0 % / 49.0 % / 49.0 % |
| Track rear | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.360 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 127.5 kW / 173.4 hp / 173.4 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 222.0 Nm / 163.7 lbft / 163.7 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 125.8 kW / 171.0 bhp / 171.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 68.6 kW/l / 1.528 bhp/cu in / 1.528 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.01 Nm/l / 0.779 lbft/cu in / 0.779 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 219 km/h / 136 mph / 136 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.90 s / 7.90 s / 7.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 171.34 kW/ton / 232.96 bhp/ton / 232.96 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 23.30 s / 23.30 s / 23.30 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.10 m / 33.14 ft / 33.14 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MS.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J | Wheels rear | 7.5J |
| Tyres front | 225/45 VR 16 | Tyres rear | 225/45 VR 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
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Technical specifications and performance data of BMW Z1