1997 BMW Z3
Body style(s): 2-door roadster

Trim Levels: Z3 1.9, Z3 2.8
MSRP range: $29425-$35900

Notes: In its second year, BMW added standard traction control to the roadster, and added a 2.8L six-cylinder model halfway through the model year.

Series: 1996-2002
Other series: none

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 front-engine, rear-wheel drive, unibody
2

1.9L 16-valve dohc SFI I4 [Z3 1.9]
Bore x Stroke: 85.0x83.5mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 138bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 133lb-ft@4300rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
2.8L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [Z3 2.8]
Bore x Stroke: 84.0x84.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 189bhp@5300rpm
Torque (SAE net): 203lb-ft@3950rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:		 TWO-SEATER
96.3"
158.5"
66.6"
50.7"
55.6"
56.3"
Curb weight: 2701lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 47 cu ft.
5.0 cu ft.
13.5 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension (f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:		 225/50-16
independent (McPherson struts, coil springs)/independent (semi-trailing arms, coil springs)
disc/disc
rack-and-pinion

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 22/31mpg (1.9), 19/27mpg (2.8)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 8.1sec. (manual 1.9), 6.3sec. (2.8)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.91g
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 62.2mph
SEE ALSO: BMW 3-Series
COMPETITORS: Mazda MX-5 Miata, Porsche Boxster


BMW Z3 roadster.


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