2000 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i MT
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- Photo: 1999 BMW M Coupé in Cosmos Black Metallic, Front Left, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 1999 BMW M Coupé in Cosmos Black Metallic, Rear Left, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i MT is a 193-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,550 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 193 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 206 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Z3 Coupe measures 158.5 inches long on a 96.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,943 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,550 ($68,982 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | M52TU-derived (BMW inline-6, Double VANOS) |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Horsepower | 193 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 84.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Getrag) |
| 1st Gear | 4.21 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.49 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.66 |
| 4th Gear | 1.24 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 3.85 |
| Final Drive | 3.15 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 32.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16x7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 16x7.0 |
| Tires Front | 225/50ZR16 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50ZR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.5 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Front Track | 55.6 in |
| Rear Track | 58.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,943 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 50.6% / 49.4% |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW Z3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2000 BMW Z3 COUPE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW Z3 COUPE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 BMW Z3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.