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BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8i Specs

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

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

Generation :	E36/7 Roadster

Body :	Roadster

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


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 :	5 speed Manual


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 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

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

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