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1999 BMW Z3-Series Base Z3 2dr Roadster 2.5L

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Roadster, Two-Seater
20 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Roadster

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Two-Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

47.0

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2899

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas 6-Cyl

Displacement:

2.5L/152

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

170 @ 5500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

181 @ 3500

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

Coil Spring

Front Tire Size:

P225/50VR16

Rear Tire Size:

P225/50VR16

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.7 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

13.5

Wheelbase (in):

96.3

Length, Overall (in):

158.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

5.0

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.52

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.66

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.22

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1):

4.04

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.15

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Anti-Roll Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Anti-Roll Bar

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.75

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

32.8

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.3 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

37.6

Front Leg Room (in):

41.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

51.7

Front Hip Room (in):

54.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.5

Height, Overall (in):

50.9

Track Width, Front (in):

55.6

Track Width, Rear (in):

58.8

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