BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic 2000

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2000 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2004 year

Engine

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2979

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

10.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1494 mm

Width

1740 mm

Height

1306 mm

Length

4025 mm

Front track

1413 mm

Wheelbase

2446 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 177 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 229.9 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l

Maximum speed

242 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

270 kg

Kerb Weight

1305 kg

Fuel tank capacity

51 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l

Max. weight

1575 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/50 R16

BMW Z3 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic