BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp) 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.2 (321 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

2003 year

Engine

Power

321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

100.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

11.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Engine displacement

3201

Cylinder Bore

86.4 mm

Piston Stroke

91 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Coolant

10.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1492 mm

Width

1740 mm

Height

1266 mm

Length

4025 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Wheelbase

2458 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

4.2 kg/Hp, 236 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 257.4 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

240 kg

Kerb Weight

1360 kg

Fuel tank capacity

51 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

165 l

Max. weight

1600 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

245/40 R17

BMW Z3 3.2 (321 Hp)