BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 3.0i Roadster
170 kW231 PS228 hp300 Nm2000–2002
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- Power
- 170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm 221 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,025 mm
The BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 3.0i produces 170 kW (231 PS) and 300 Nm of torque from a six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a roadster. The Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 3.0i pairs rear-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
Its output sits mid-range among the 3 versions: 65% up on the entry 1.9 petrol (103 kW), 66 kW below the M (S50) (236 kW).
Engine
| Engine code | M54B30 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 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 | 2000–2002 |
| Generation | Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 (1995–2002) |
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