BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 1.9 Roadster
103 kW140 PS138 hp180 Nm1995–1999
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- Power
- 103 kW 140 PS · 138 hp
- Torque
- 180 Nm 133 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,025 mm
Under the bonnet of the BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 1.9 petrol roadster sits a four-cylinder petrol engine, good for 103 kW (140 PS) and 180 Nm of torque. In the Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 1.9 petrol, power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the Z3 E36/7 and E36/8; the range-topping M (S50) (236 kW) has 129% more power.
Engine
| Engine code | M44B19 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 103 kW 140 PS · 138 hp |
| Torque | 180 Nm 133 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,025 mm 158.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,692 mm 66.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm 96.3 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1995–1999 |
| Generation | Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 (1995–2002) |
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