BMW Z3 Convertible - Generation 1 (1996-2003)

BMW Z3 CONVERTIBLE (1996-2003)

BMW's first mass market convertible, the Z3 preceded the Z1. Initial models can be had with a 1.9 engine then a 2000 update brought in the 1.8 and 2.2 engines. Replaced by the Z4 in 2003.

See the overview of this Z3 Convertible

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.2	1.9	1.8
Years Available	2000-March 2003	1996-2000	2000-2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M52B22 2.2 DOHC 24V I6	M44B19 1.9 DOHC 16V I4	M43B18 1.8 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	170hp @ 6,250rpm	138hp @ 6,000rpm	118hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	210Nm @ 3,500rpm	180Nm @ 4,300rpm	180Nm @ 3,00rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 Liters	51 Liters	51 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,026mm	4,026mm	4,026mm
Width	1,740mm	1,692mm	1,740mm
Height	1,293mm	1,288mm	1,293mm
Wheelbase	2,446mm	2,446mm	2,446mm
Curb Weight	1,345kg		1,295kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2	2	2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Z-Link	Z-Link	Z-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	225/50 R16	225/50 R16	205/60 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control	Yes, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Electronic Roof Mechanism	Semi Electronic Roof Mechanism
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Aluminum Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Mercedes Benz SLK Class, Porsche Boxster