BMW1996 Z3 1.8 Specs

1996 (E36) BMW Z3 1.8 Specifications & Performance

1996 - 1999 (E36)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

121 mph

10.5 seconds

113 BHP

37.2 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

180 L
kg
1,225 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
121 mph
0-62 mph
10.5 seconds
0-60 mph
10.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
92 BHP/Tonne
Power
113 BHP
Torque
124 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
37.2 mpg
Total Range
417 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,796 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
113 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
115 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
124 lb·ft @ 3,900 RPM
168 N·m @ 3,900 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M40B18
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 81 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
63 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
28 BHP
Unitary Capacity
449 cc
BMEP
11.8 Bar
170.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/60R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
180 L
Kerb Weight
1,225 kg
Gross Weight
1,400 kg
Maximum Payload
175 kg
Length
4,025 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,288 mm
Wheelbase
2,446 mm
Front Track
1,411 mm
Rear Track
1,427 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating1.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
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