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Specifications

M Roadster Technical Specifications:

The full PDF version of this information can be found in the TIS documents section as document SI 00 75 98 M Roadster General Information.

M Coupe Technical Specifications:

The full PDF version of this information can be found in the TIS documents section as document SI 00 77 98 Z3 Coupe 2.8 and M Coupe Introduction.

 

Z3 Roadster Specifications
Model Year           98-00 01-02
  Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5 Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0 M-Roadster M-Roadster
Engine Designation

M44B19

M52B25

M54B25

M52B28

M54B30

S52B32

S54B32

Bore (mm) 85   84 84 84 86.4 87.0
Stroke (mm) 83.5   75 84 89.6 89.6 91.00
Displacement (cc) 1895   2494 2793 2979 3152 3246
Compression Ratio 10.0:1   10.5 10.2:1 10.2 10.5:1 11.5:1
Horsepower (hp) 138@6000 170@5500 184@6000 189@5300 225@5900 240@6000 315@7400
Torque (ft-lb) 133@4300 181@3500 175@3500 203@3950 214@3500 236@3800 251@4900
Max rpm 6700           7600
Drivetrain              

5 speed manual

            ZF Type C
1st 4.23     4.20 4.21 4.21 4.21
2nd 2.52     2.49 2.49 2.49 2.49
3rd 1.66     1.66 1.66 1.66 1.66
4th 1.22     1.24 1.24 1.24 1.24
5th 1     1 1 1 1
reverse 4.04     3.89   3.85 3.85
final drive 3.45       3.07 3.23 3.15
Chassis              
Brakes              
Front 11.3 in. solid     11.26 vented   12.4 vented 12.4 vented
Rear 11.0 in. solid     10.7   12.3 vented 12.3 vented
               
Steering Ratio 13.9:1     15.4:1   17.8:1 16.3:1
Dimensions              
Track, Front 55.6-56.0     55.6   56  
Track, Rear 56.2-56.7     58.8   58.7  
Curb Weight (manual) 2723   2899 2844 2910 3087