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Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 specs

BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 M (S50) Roadster

236 kW321 PS316 hp350 Nm1997–2000

petrol · 5-speed manual · Roadster · engine S50B32

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BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8
Power
236 kW 321 PS · 316 hp
Torque
350 Nm 258 lb-ft

The BMW Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 M (S50) produces 236 kW (321 PS) and 350 Nm of torque from a six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a roadster. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 M (S50)'s drive to the rear wheels.

No other version of the Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 matches its output among 3 versions - that is 129% more than the entry 1.9 petrol (103 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (350 Nm).

What the figures favour in the Z3 E36/7 and E36/8 M (S50)

  • Most powerful version of the Z3 E36/7 and E36/8: 236 kW (321 PS)
  • Most torque in the range: 350 Nm

Engine

Engine codeS50B32
FuelPetrol
Cylinders6
Power236 kW 321 PS · 316 hp
Torque350 Nm 258 lb-ft

Transmission

GearboxManual
Gears5
DriveRear-wheel drive

Dimensions and weight

Wheelbase2,446 mm 96.3 in

Production

Body typeRoadster
Years1997–2000
GenerationZ3 E36/7 and E36/8 (1995–2002)

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