Technical data for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

169n  
Engine specifications 170  
Dimensions 171  
Weights 172  
Overview  
Capacities 173  
Electrical system 174  
Drive belts 174  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Advanced technology  
Technical data  
Index  
Data  
 
170nEngine specifications  
Z3 roadster 2.5i  
Z3 roadster 3.0i,  
Z3 coupe 3.0i  
m
cu. in (cm )  
Displacement  
Number of cylinders  
152.2 (2,494)  
6
181.8 (2,979)  
6
Maximum power output  
at engine speed  
hp  
rpm  
184  
6,000  
225  
5,900  
Maximum torque  
at engine speed  
lb-ft (Nm)  
rpm  
175 (237)  
3,500  
214 (290)  
3,500  
Compression ratio  
e
10.5  
10.2  
Stroke  
Bore  
in (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 system  
 
Dimensions  
171n  
Z3 roadster 2.5i, 3.0i  
159.4 (4,050)  
68.5 (1,740)  
50.9 (1,293)  
96.3 (2,446)  
55.6 (1,413)  
58.8 (1,494)  
32.8 (10.0)  
Z3 coupe 3.0i  
158.5 (4,025)  
68.5 (1,740)  
51.4 (1,306)  
96.3 (2,446)  
55.6 (1,413)  
58.8 (1,494)  
32.8 (10.0)  
Length  
in (mm)  
in (mm)  
in (mm)  
in (mm)  
in (mm)  
in (mm)  
ft (m)  
Width  
Height (unloaded)  
Wheelbase  
Track, front  
Track, rear  
Min. turning circle dia.  
 
172nWeights  
Z3 roadster 2.5i  
Z3 roadster 3.0i  
Z3 coupé 3.0i  
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)  
lbs (kg)  
lbs (kg)  
with manual transmission  
with automatic transmission  
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 transmission  
lbs (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)  
1,918 (870)  
77 (35)  
1,852 (840)  
1,918 (870)  
77 (35)  
1,830 (830)  
Approved rear axle load  
lbs (kg)  
1,918 (870)  
Approved roof load capacity  
Luggage compartment capacity  
lbs (kg)  
110 (50)  
cu ft (liters)  
5.8 (165)  
5.8 (165)  
7.2 - 14.3 (205 - 405)  
 
Capacities  
173n  
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  
For details: page 122  
For details: page 125  
quarts (liters) approx. 5.3 (approx. 5.0)  
Cooling system including heating circuit quarts (liters) 11.1 (10.5)  
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 differential  
Lifetime fluid, no fluid change  
required  
 
174nElectrical system  
Drive belts  
Generator – Water pump –  
Power steering  
Drive belt 6 PK x 1538  
You can obtain Original BMW  
parts and accessories, as well as  
professional advice from your BMW  
center.<  
Battery  
12V, 70 Ah  
A/C compressor  
Drive belt 5 PK x 863  
Spark plugs  
NGK BKR 6 EQUP  
This spark ignition system meets all  
requirements of the Canadian Interfer-  
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations  
(ICES-2).