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BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe Automatic

General information

ModelBMW Z3 3.0i Coupe Automatic
Year2000
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power231.9 PS (171 kW or 229 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1607 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (393.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1445 kg (3,185.7 pounds)
Overall length4030 mm (158.7 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Wheelbase2450 mm (96.5 inches)
Fuel capacity51.0 litres (13.47 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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