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BMW Z3
Z3 M Roadster Z3 Coupe 2.8 Z3 Coupe 3.0 Z3 M Coupe Z3 M Coupe 2001-2002 1999-2000 2001-2002 1999-2000 2001-2002
ENGINE
Displacement 3246 cc 2793 cc 2979 cc 3152 cc 3246 cc
Bore X stroke 87 mm x 91 mm 84 mm x 84 mm 84 mm x 89.6 mm 86 mm x 85.8 mm 87 mm x 91 mm
BHP @ RPM 315 @ 7400 190 @ 5300 228 @ 5900 240 @ 6000 315 @ 7400
Torque @ RPM 251 lb ft/340 N-m @ 4900 206 lb ft/279 N-m @ 3950 221 lb ft/300 N-m @ 3500 236 lb ft/320 N-m @ 3800 251 lb ft/340 N-m @ 4900
Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.2:1 10.2:1 10.5:1 11.5:1
Fuel delivery Fuel Injection Fuel Injection Fuel Injection Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Automatic N/A 4-Speed 5-Speed N/A N/A
Final Drive 3.15:1 3.15:1 3.07:1 3.15:1 3.15:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4025 mm/158.4 in 4025 mm/158.4 in 4025 mm/158.4 in 4025 mm/158.4 in 4025 mm/158.4 in
Overall Width 1740 mm/68.5 in 1740 mm/68.5 in 1740 mm/68.5 in 1740 mm/68.5 in 1740 mm/68.5 in
Overall Height 1287 mm/50.6 in 1306 mm/51.4 in 1306 mm/51.4 in 1266 mm/49.8 in 1266 mm/49.8 in
Wheelbase 2446 mm /96.2 in 2459 mm/96.8 in 2459 mm/96.8 in 2459 mm/96.8 in 2459 mm/96.8 in
Front Track 1422 mm/56.0 in 1413 mm/55.6 in 1413 mm/55.6 in 1422 mm /56.0 in 1422 mm/56.0 in
Rear Track 1492 mm/58.74 in 1494 mm/58.8 in 1494 mm/58.8 in 1492 mm/58.74 in 1492 mm/58.74 in
Fuel Tank 51 liters/13.5 gallons 51 liters/13.5 gallons 51 liters/13.5 gallons 51 liters/13.5 gallons 51 liters/13.5 gallons
Trunk Capacity 141.5 liters/5.0 cu ft 255 liters/9.0 cu ft 255 liters/9.0 cu ft 255 liters/9.0 cu ft 255 liters/9.0 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with MacPherson struts,
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs,
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 5.3 seconds 6.2 seconds 5.9 seconds 5.0 seconds 4.8 seconds
Top Speed 137 MPH 135 MPH 128 MPH 137 MPH 137 MPH
Fuel Consumption 20/27 MPG 19/26 MPG 19/26 MPG 17/26 MPG 17/26 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
BMW Z3: These simple two-seat sports cars offer so much bang for the buck – especially the zippy six-cylinder models. The “M” versions, particularly the coupe, are simply a blast to drive. Some drivers may find them to be a bit
of a tight fit. Their large production run has created a generous
supply of low mileage examples.
A Ample supply of cars; many parts shared with other BMW models
AGenerally reliable, but “M” cars should have a full service history and detailed inspection
ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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