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1998 3.2 (321 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

Z3

Model

Z3

Modification

3.2 (321 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1998

End of production

2003

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

51 l 13.47 US gal
11.22 UK gal

Engine displacement

3201 cm³ 195.34 cu. In.

Power

321 hp (at 7400 rpm)

Torque

350 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 258.15 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

3

Seats

2

Wheel rims

17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.4 l/100 km 31.78 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.1 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

S50B32

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3201 cm³ 195.34 cu. In.

Power

321 hp (at 7400 rpm)

Torque

350 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 258.15 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Piston Stroke

91 mm 3.58 in

Compression ratio

11.3

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

Coolant

10.8 l 11.45 US qt
9.5 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Height

1279 mm 50.35 in

Wheelbase

2459 mm 96.81 in

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in

Rear (Back) track

1492 mm 58.74 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims

17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Max. weight

1660 kg 3659.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

210 l 7.42 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

410 l 14.48 cu ft

- Max. roof load

270 kg 595.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 (321 Hp) is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003