1998 BMW Z3 & M
Body style(s): 2-door roadster

Trim Levels: Z3 1.9, Z3 2.8, M
MSRP range: $29995-$42770

Notes: The somewhat rickety roadster saw a massive performance and handling boost by virtue of the M model. BMW's Motorsport division widened and slighty lengthened the roadster, and produced the wildest model yet of the Z3 series.

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
3.2L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [M]
Bore x Stroke: 86.4x89.6mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 240bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 236lb-ft@3800rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:		 TWO-SEATER
96.3" (M: 96.8")
158.5"
66.6" (M: 68.5")
50.7" (M: 49.8")
55.6" (M: 56.0")
56.3" (M: 58.7")
Curb weight: 2723lbs.
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 (Z3), 225/45-17f, 245/40-17r (M)
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), 20/27mpg (M)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 8.1sec. (manual 1.9), 6.3sec. (2.8), 5.2sec. (M)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.91g (1.9), 0.89g (M)
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 62.2mph, 65.3mph (M)

SEE ALSO: BMW 3-Series
COMPETITORS: Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Porsche Boxster


BMW Z3 roadster.


BMW M roadster.


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