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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.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.