BMW Z3
The BMW Z3 is a range of two-seater sports cars which was produced from 1995 to 2002. The body styles of the range are:
- 2-door roadster (E36/7 model code)
- 2-door coupé (E36/8 model code)
| BMW Z3 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | September 1995–June 2002 |
| Model years | 1996–2002 |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) |
| Designer | Joji Nagashima Burkhard Göschel |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | BMW 3 Series (E36) |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm (96.3 in) |
| Length | 4,025 mm (158.5 in) |
| Width | 1,692 mm (66.6 in) |
| Height | 1,293–1,306 mm (50.9–51.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,160–1,400 kg (2,557–3,086 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW Z1 |
| Successor | BMW Z4 (E85) |
The Z3 was based on the E36 3 Series platform, while using the rear semi-trailing arm suspension design of the older E30 3 Series. It is the first mass-produced Z Series car.
M models were introduced in 1998 in roadster and coupé body styles and were powered by the S50, S52, or S54 straight-six engine depending on country and model year. The M models came with a 5-speed manual transmission. The regular Z3s were offered with straight-sixes or four-cylinder engines.
Production ended on June 28, 2002, with the Z3 line replaced by the E85 Z4.
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