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BMW Z3bmw z3 roadster 3.0i

E36/8 facelift (1999–2002) · Gasoline · 3.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
225 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.0 s
Combined economy
21.0 mpg

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
2001
Production end
2002
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
225 hp
Engine torque
214 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multipoint fuel injection
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
5-speed manual
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
159.4 in
Width
68.5 in
Height
50.9 in
Wheelbase
96.3 in
Front track
2.2 in
Rear track
2.2 in
Wheel size
225/50R16
Cargo volume (min)
0.3 cu ft
Fuel tank
13.5 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.0 s
Top speed
143 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
25.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
21.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent strut
Rear suspension
Independent semi-trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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