1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
built at	Munich, Germany
price $	$ $41 900 USD
engine	Inline-6
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement	3152 cc / 192.3 in³
bore	86.4 mm / 3.4 in
stroke	89.6 mm / 3.53 in
compression	10.5:1
power	178.9 kw / 240.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output	76.14 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	319.9 nm / 236.0 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
redline	6800 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	F 225/45ZR-17
rear tires	R 245/40ZR-17
front brakes	Vented Discs w/ ABS & Vacuum Assist
f brake size	x 315 mm / x 12.4 in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/ ABS & Vacuum Assist
r brake size	x 312 mm / x 12.3 in
front wheels	F 43.2 x 19.1 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in
rear wheels	R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
curb weight	1399 kg / 3085 lbs
wheelbase	2459 mm / 96.8 in
front track	1397 mm / 55.0 in
rear track	1491 mm / 58.7 in
length	4026 mm / 158.5 in
width	1740 mm / 68.5 in
height	1265 mm / 49.8 in
transmission	5-Speed Manual
gear ratios	4.21:1, 2.49:1, 1.66:1, 1.24:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive	3.23:1
top speed	~220.5 kph / 137.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.2 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~14.6 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~14.0 seconds