(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Z3 2.8 Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | Z3 | Number made | |
| Model family | 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 | 4026 mm / 158.5 in / 158.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1692 mm / 66.6 in / 66.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Height | 1288 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1255 kg / 2767 lb / 2767 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2446 mm / 96.3 in / 96.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Fuel capacity | 51 l / 11.2 UK gal / 13.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 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 | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2793 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 465.50 cm3/cylinder / 28.407 cu in/cylinder / 28.407 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 143.2 kW / 194.7 hp / 194.7 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 275.0 Nm / 202.8 lbft / 202.8 lbft at 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 141.2 kW / 192.0 bhp / 192.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 68.7 kW/l / 1.531 bhp/cu in / 1.531 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.46 Nm/l / 0.861 lbft/cu in / 0.861 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 152.99 kW/ton / 208.01 bhp/ton / 208.01 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) | ||
| 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 | 2.80 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW Z3 2.8 Automatic
