BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (325 Hp) 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.2 (325 Hp)

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2003 year

Engine

Power

325 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

100.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

11.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

350 Nm @ 4900 rpm.

Engine displacement

3246

Cylinder Bore

87 mm

Piston Stroke

91 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Coolant

10.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1492 mm

Width

1740 mm

Height

1280 mm

Length

4025 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Wheelbase

2459 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.3 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

285 kg

Kerb Weight

1375 kg

Fuel tank capacity

51 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

410 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l

Max. weight

1660 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

BMW Z3 3.2 (325 Hp)