BMW Z3 (E36/7) (1995–2003)
The BMW Z3 (E36/7) was offered with 10 gasoline engine versions, from 115 to 231 hp, built 1995–2003.
EnlargeProduction years1995–2003
Body styleConvertible
Doors2
Length158.5 in (4,025 mm) – 159.4 in (4,050 mm)
Width66.6 in (1,692 mm) – 68.5 in (1,740 mm)
Height50.7 in (1,288 mm) – 51.4 in (1,306 mm)
Cargo volume5.8 cu ft (165 l)
Fuel tank13.5 gal (51 l)
All BMW Z3 (E36/7) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (115 hp) | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 10.5 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 (140 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 9.5 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 (140 hp) Automatic | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.6 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 (192 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.9 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 (192 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7.2 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 (118 hp) | 1998–2003 | Gasoline | 118 hp (87 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 10.4 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 (150 hp) | 1999–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 8.9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 2.2i (170 hp) | 2000–2003 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 7.9 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 2.2i (170 hp) Automatic | 2000–2003 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 8.9 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 3.0i (231 hp) | 2000–2003 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.