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2000 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

Z3

Model

Z3

Modification

3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

2000

End of production

2004

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

51 l 13.47 US gal
11.22 UK gal

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

242 km/h 150 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1305 kg 2877 lbs

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

3

Seats

2

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

14.6 l/100 km 16.11 US mpg
19.35 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg
37.17 UK mpg

- Combined

10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg
27.69 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

242 km/h 150 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M54B30

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in

Compression ratio

10.2

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

10.5 l 11.13 US qt
9.24 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4025 mm 158.46 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Height

1306 mm 51.42 in

Wheelbase

2446 mm 96.3 in

Front track

1413 mm 55.63 in

Rear (Back) track

1494 mm 58.82 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/50 R16

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1305 kg 2877 lbs

Max. weight

1575 kg 3472.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

210 l 7.42 cu ft

- Max. roof load

270 kg 595.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic is made in 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004