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BMW Z3 Coupe

1998 – 2002 Coupé Germany

The BMW Z3 Coupe was in production from 1998 to 2002. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 193 to 321 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.4 s. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. The same generation also came as a convertible.

BMW Z3 Coupe 1 / 2
Body styleCoupé
Production1998 – 2002
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power193 – 321 hp
0–100 km/h5.4 – 6.8 s
Top speed231 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy9.4 – 11.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.8i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 6.8 s 231 5-Speed manual
3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 231 hp 6.0 s 250 5-Speed manual
3.2L 5MT (321 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 321 hp 5.4 s 250 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143.5 mph (231 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
51.4 in (1306 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase
96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3461.3 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2979 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
51.4 in (1306 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase
96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3201 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
236 KW @ 7400 RPM321 HP @ 7400 RPM316 BHP @ 7400 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM350 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 ZR17 // 245/40 ZR17

Dimensions

Length
158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
50.4 in (1280 mm)
Front/rear Track
56/58.7 in (1,422/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
96.8 in (2459 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
268 g/km
Length4,026 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,280 – 1,306 mm
Wheelbase2,446 – 2,459 mm
Curb weight1,300 – 1,390 kg
Torque280 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.