BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i

BMW Z3 1998 2.8 petrol description

Coupe BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i has been produced from September, 1998 to June, 2000. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW Z3 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 231 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW Z3 1998 - 2003 version, city fuel economy - 12.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 10.2 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW Z3 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW Z3 version with automatic gearbox (BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 7.1 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.7 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km.
BMW Z3 1998

BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i technical data

Model: BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1998. September ... 2000. June 
Engine: 2793 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 225 g/km
Power: 193 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 231 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 12.9 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km (23.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres (13.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.02m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.31m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Trunk capacity: 210 litres
Gross weight: 1570 kg

BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i engine M52B28

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2793 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 193 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 280 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW 7 sērija

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW Z3 coupe [1998 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i Sep 1998 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1998 Coupe 2.8i Sep 1998 — Jun 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW Z3 2000 Coupe 3.0i Jun 2000 — Oct 2002

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 2000 Coupe 3.0i Jun 2000 — Oct 2002 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW Z3 1998 3.2

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

3.2 Petrol 321 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
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