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Controls and features
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Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Engine specifications170
Dimensions171
Weights172
Capacities173
Electrical system174
Drive belts174
Data
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Z3 roadster 2.5i Z3 roadster 3.0i,
Z3 coupe 3.0i
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu. in (cm
m) 152.2 (2,494)
6181.8 (2,979)
6
Maximum power output
at engine speedhp
rpm184
6,000225
5,900
Maximum torqueat engine speedlb-ft (Nm)
rpm175 (237)
3,500214 (290)
3,500
Compression ratioe 10.5 10.2
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)2.95 (75.0)
3.31 (84.0)3.53 (89.6)
3.31 (84.0)
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management systemEngine specifications
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Z3 roadster 2.5i, 3.0i Z3 coupe 3.0i
Length in (mm) 159.4 (4,050) 158.5 (4,025)
Width in (mm) 68.5 (1,740) 68.5 (1,740)
Height (unloaded) in (mm) 50.9 (1,293) 51.4 (1,306)
Wheelbase in (mm) 96.3 (2,446) 96.3 (2,446)
Track, front in (mm) 55.6 (1,413) 55.6 (1,413)
Track, rear in (mm) 58.8 (1,494) 58.8 (1,494)
Min. turning circle dia. ft (m) 32.8 (10.0) 32.8 (10.0)
Dimensions
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Weights
Z3 roadster 2.5i Z3 roadster 3.0i Z3 coupŽ 3.0i
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs (kg)
lbs (kg)2,899 (1,315)
2,987 (1,355)2,910 (1,320)
2,998 (1,360)2,943 (1,335)
3,031 (1,375)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs (kg)
lbs (kg)3,450 (1,565)
3,538 (1,605)3,461 (1,570)
3,549 (1,610)3,494 (1,585)
3,582 (1,625)
Approved front axle load lbs (kg) 1,852 (840) 1,852 (840) 1,830 (830)
Approved rear axle load lbs (kg) 1,918 (870) 1,918 (870) 1,918 (870)
Approved roof load capacity lbs (kg) 77 (35) 77 (35) 110 (50)
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (liters) 5.8 (165) 5.8 (165) 7.2 - 14.3 (205 - 405)
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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 13.5 (approx. 51)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8.0)Fuel specification: page 26
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.3 (approx. 5.0)For details: page 122
Cooling system including heating circuit quarts (liters) 11.1 (10.5) For details: page 125
Engine with oil filter renewal quarts (liters) 6.9 (6.5) "BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil"
For details: page 124
Manual transmission, automatic
transmission and differentialÐ Lifetime fluid, no fluid change
required
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Electrical system Drive belts Battery12V, 70 AhSpark plugsNGK BKR 6 EQUP
This spark ignition system meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations
(ICES-2).Generator Ð Water pump Ð
Power steering
Drive belt 6 PK x 1538
A/C compressor
Drive belt 5 PK x 863You can obtain Original BMW
parts and accessories, as well as
professional advice from your BMW
center.<
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