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BMW Z3 Roadster
1997 – 2002
Roadster · Convertible Germany
The BMW Z3 Roadster was in production from 1997 to 2002. It came in a single version, the 3.2L 5MT RWD with 325 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 s. Top speed is 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1996 – 2003), peak power rose from 231 to 325 hp, and minimum weight went up by 190 kg. It was also available as a coupé.
Body styleRoadster · Convertible
Production1997 – 2002
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power325 hp
0–100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy11.1 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 5MT RWD (325 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 325 hp | 5.3 s | 250 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3246 cm3 (198 ci)
- Power
- 239 KW @ 7400 RPM325 HP @ 7400 RPM321 BHP @ 7400 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM350 Nm @ 4900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- Fata: 225/45 ZR17 - Spate: 245/40 ZR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 158.5 in (4026 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 50.7 in (1288 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
- 5.8 cuFT (164 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.37
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3527.4 lbs (1600 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)
Length4,026 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,288 mm
Wheelbase2,459 mm
Curb weight1,350 kg
Torque350 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.






