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BMW's two-door sports car was produced between 1995 and 2002, and was the first BMW model produced solely outside of Germany.
It was produced with a smattering of engines over its seven year period, which utilised four-cylinder and six-cylinder configurations.
The 1995 1.9i variant was even driven by Pierce Brosnan in Golden Eye.
The line-up currently starts at $9,680 for the Z Models Z3 2.2 and ranges through to $15,950 for the range-topping Z Models Z3 3.0.
The BMW Z3 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x50 R16 for Convertible in 2002 with a wheel size that spans from 16x7 inches.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Convertible | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| 2001 | Convertible | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| 2000 | Convertible | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| 1999 | Convertible | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| 1998 | Convertible | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | 225x50 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
The price range for the BMW Z Models varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $99,200 and going to $139,800 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Convertible | 2.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO | $99,200 | $139,800 | |
| 2024 | Convertible | 2.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO | $92,840 | $150,370 | |
| 2023 | Convertible | 2.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO | $85,910 | $150,370 | |
| 2022 | Convertible | 3.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO | — | $143,550 | |
| 2021 | Convertible | 2.0L, PULP, 6 SP MAN | $74,800 | $139,810 | |
The dimensions of the BMW Z3 Convertible vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Convertible | 1293x1740x4050 mm | 102 mm | |
| 2001 | Convertible | 1293x1740x4050 mm | 102 mm | |
| 2000 | Convertible | 1293x1740x4050 mm | 102 mm | |
| 1999 | Convertible | 1288x1692x4025 mm | 102 mm | |
| 1998 | Convertible | 1288x1692x4025 mm | 102 mm | |
The BMW Z3 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.3L/100km for Convertible /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Convertible | 8.3L/100km | 3.0L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2002 | Convertible | 8.8L/100km | 2.2L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2001 | Convertible | 8.3L/100km | 3.0L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2001 | Convertible | 8.8L/100km | 2.2L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2000 | Convertible | 8.3L/100km | 3.0L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2000 | Convertible | 8.8L/100km | 2.2L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1999 | Convertible | 7L/100km | 1.9L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1998 | Convertible | 7L/100km | 1.9L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
The BMW Z3 has maximum towing capacity of 900kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Convertible | 900kg | 900kg | |
| 2001 | Convertible | 900kg | 900kg | |
| 2000 | Convertible | 900kg | 900kg | |
| 1999 | Convertible | 900kg | 900kg | |
| 1998 | Convertible | 900kg | 900kg | |
