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Z3
1998 BMW Z3
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Oct 4, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
E36
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
M Coupé Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
321 hp
Power (kW)
236 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.3 seconds
Displacement
3,201 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,025 mm
(158.5 in)
Width
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Height
1,280 mm
(50.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,459 mm
(96.8 in)
Curb weight
1,390 kg
(3,064 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,250 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
86.4 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
91 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
11.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
51 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.1 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
268 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,492 mm
(58.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
110 mm
(4.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,660 kg
(3,660 lb)
Cargo Capacity
270 kg
(595 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Interior
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
210 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
410 litres
Depth
630 mm
(24.8 in)
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Z3
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Z3 Standard
1998–2003
Z3 Coupe Generations
1 of 2
E36
1998–1999
Year
1998
Powertrain
M Coupé Manual
Horsepower
321 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline