| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1986 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in, 127.5 kW / 171.0 hp / 171.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 222.0 N·m / 163.7 lb·ft / 163.7 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 219 km/h / 136 mph / 136 mph top speed
| 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 |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3950 mm / 155.5 in / 155.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 998 kg / 2200 lb / 2200 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1278 mm / 50.3 in / 50.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2446 mm / 96.3 in / 96.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | 49.0 % / 49.0 % / 49.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.36 | Frontal area (A) | 1.96 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.70 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.5 kW / 23.5 hp / 23.5 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo ME-Mot fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 127.5 kW / 171.0 hp / 171.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 222.0 N·m / 163.7 lb·ft / 163.7 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 53.0 kW / 71.1 hp / 71.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 51.1 kW/l / 1.123 bhp/cu in / 1.123 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 89.0 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h) | 7.90 s / 7.90 s / 7.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 171.3 kW/ton / 129.8 bhp/ton / 129.8 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) | ||
| 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 | Turning circle | 10.1 m / 33.1 ft / 33.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (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 |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW Z1
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