1997 3.2 (321 Hp)

Brand

BMW

Series

Z3

Model

Z3 M

Generation

BMW Z3 M (E36/7)

Modification

3.2 (321 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1997

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

1360 kg 2998.3 lbs

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

17

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

5.8 l 6.15 US qt
5.1 UK qt

Coolant

10.8 l 11.45 US qt
9.5 UK qt

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Height

1266 mm 49.84 in

Wheelbase

2458 mm 96.77 in

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in

Rear (Back) track

1492 mm 58.74 in

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

245/40 R17

Wheel rims

17

Kerb weight

1360 kg 2998.3 lbs

Max. weight

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

165 l 5.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

240 kg 529.1 lbs