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- 1.8 (1995)- 1.8i (1998)- 1.9 (1995)- 1.9i (2000)- 2.0i (1999)- 2.2i (2000)- 2.3i (US) (1998)- 2.5i (US) (2000)- 2.8i (1996)- 2.8i (1998)- 3.0i (2000)- 3.0i (US) (2000)- M (1997)- M (2000)- M (US) (1998)- M (US) (2000)

BMW Z3 Roadster 1.8 Spec

(1995 - 1998) - Technical Specifications for Years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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With a fuel consumption of 7.8 litres/100km - 36 mpg UK - 30 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.5 seconds, a maximum top speed of 121 mph (194 km/h), a curb weight of 2535 lbs (1150 kgs), the Z3 Roadster 1.8 has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code M43B18.
This engine produces a maximum power of 115 PS (113 bhp - 85 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 168 Nm (123 lb.ft) at 3900 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the Z3 Roadster has Semi-trailing arm front suspension and Life axle with leaf springs rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 205 / 60 on 15 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 60 on 15 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the Z3 Roadster 1.8 braking system includes Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The Z3 Roadster model is a car manufactured by BMW, with 2 doors and 2 seats, sold new from year 1995 to 1998, and available after that as a used car.

BMW Z3 Roadster 1.8 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 4

Engine Code :	M43B18

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch DME M1.7.1

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1796 cm3 or 109.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84 x 81 mm 3.31 x 3.19 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	9.7

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	115 PS or 113 bhp or 85 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	168 Nm or 123 lb.ft @ 3900 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


BMW Z3 Roadster 1.8 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	7.8 L/100km 36 mpg UK / 30 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	5.8 L/100km 49 mpg UK / 41 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	7.7 L/100km 37 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	9.4 L/100km 30 mpg UK / 25 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	51 L 11.2 UK gallons 13.5 US gallons

Range :	653 Km or 406 miles

CO2 emissions :	184 g/Km (BMW)

BMW Z3 Roadster 1.8 Performance

Top Speed :	194 km/h or 121 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	10.5 s

Acceleration 0 to 1000m :	31.8 s

BMW Z3 Roadster 1.8 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	2

Wheelbase :	244.6 cm or 96.3 inches

Length :	402.5 cm or 158.46 inches

Width :	169.2 cm or 66.61 inches

Height :	128.8 cm or 50.71 inches

Num. of Seats :	2

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.4

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (286 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (272 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/60 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/60 R15

Curb Weight :	1150 kg OR 2535 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	10 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	180 L

Front Suspension :	Semi-trailing arm

Rear Suspension :	Life axle with leaf springs