BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 2.8i

BMW Z3 1996 2.8 petrol description

Cabrio BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 2.8i has been produced from March, 1997 to April, 1999. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 5300 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3950 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW Z3 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 2.8i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 2.8i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 2.8i fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100km (9.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 480 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 620 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.4 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW Z3 fuel consumption.