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BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Specs

(1996 - 1998) - Technical Specifications for Years 1996, 1997, 1998
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Key Specs

Petrol
2793 cm3
170.4 cu-in
Inline 6
192 PS
189 HP / 141 kW
275 Nm
202 lb-ft
218 km/h
135 Mph

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Body, Model and Production details BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Body, Model and Production details

Generation : E36/7 Roadster
Body : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2 doors

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Engine Technical Data BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 6
Engine Code : M52B28
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Siemens DME MS41.0
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 2793 cm3 / 170.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 84 x 84 mm
3.31 x 3.31 inches
Number of valves : 24 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 10.2
Horsepower : 192 PS / 189 HP / 141 kW
@ 5300 rpm
Maximum torque : 275 Nm / 202 lb-ft
@ 3950 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC : 13.9 L/100 km
20 MPG UK
17 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC : 7.3 L/100 km
39 MPG UK
32 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC : 9.7 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
24 MPG US
Range : 525 km / 326 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity : 51 L
13.5 US gallons
11.2 UK gallons
CO2 emissions : 231 g/km (BMW)

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Performance BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Performance

Top Speed : 218 km/h / 135 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 7.1 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m : 27.5 s

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 244.5 cm / 96.26 inches
Length : 405.0 cm / 159.45 inches
Width : 174.0 cm / 68.5 inches
Height : 130.0 cm / 51.18 inches
Front Axle : 141.5 cm / 55.71 inches
Rear Axle : 149.5 cm / 58.86 inches
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.42
Curb Weight : 1335 kg / 2943 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 7 kg/hp

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Interior size, Dimensions BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 2 seats
Front legroom : 118.0 cm / 46.46 inches
Front shoulder room : 131.5 cm / 51.77 inches
Front head room : 94.0 cm / 37.01 inches
Trunk / Boot capacity : 165 L / 5.8 cu-ft

BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(286 mm / 11.26 inches)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(272 mm / 10.71 inches)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 225/50 R16
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 225/50 R16
Turning circle : 10.0 m / 32.8 feet
Steering wheel lock-to-lock : 2.8 turns
Front Suspension : Single-joint spring struts
Rear Suspension : Semi-trailing arm
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