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(1995 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1895 cm3 / 115.6 cu in / 115.6 cu in, 104.4 kW / 140.0 hp / 140.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 179.0 N·m / 132.0 lb·ft / 132.0 lb·ft @ 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Z3 1.8 | Issued until | 1998 |
| Serie | Z3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E36/7 | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | E36 | Number of doors | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4870 l / 171.98 cu ft / 171.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4025 mm / 158.5 in / 158.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1175 kg / 2590 lb / 2590 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1692 mm / 66.6 in / 66.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1288 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2446 mm / 96.3 in / 96.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1427 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in | Fuel capacity | 51 l / 11.2 UK gal / 13.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.85 m2 / 19.9 sq ft / 19.9 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo DME fuel injection | Engine displacement | 1895 cm3 / 115.6 cu in / 115.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 473.75 cm3/cylinder / 28.910 cu in/cylinder / 28.910 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 104.4 kW / 140.0 hp / 140.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 179.0 N·m / 132.0 lb·ft / 132.0 lb·ft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 51.8 kW / 69.5 hp / 69.5 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 55.1 kW/l / 1.211 bhp/cu in / 1.211 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 94.5 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 119.2 kW/ton / 90.3 bhp/ton / 90.3 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.9 | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/60 R15 | Tyres rear | 205/60 R15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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