BMW Z3
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1996–2002
Predecessor	BMW Z1
Successor	BMW Z4
Class	Roadster
Body style(s)	2-door convertible 2-door coupé
Platform	FR E36
Engine(s)	1.8 L M43B18 1.9 L M44B19 I4 2.0 L M52B20 T I6 2.2 L M54B22 I6 2.8 L M52B28 I6 3.2 L S52B32 I6 2.5 L M52B25 I6 2.5 L M54B25 I6 3.0 L M54B30 I6 3.2 L S54B32 I6
Related	BMW E36 3-Series

The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. It was introduced as a 1996 model year vehicle, shortly after being featured in the James Bond movie, GoldenEye. There were a few variants of the car before its production run ended in 2002, including a coupe version for 1999. It was manufactured and assembled in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Z3 was replaced by the BMW Z4 in late 2002 at the Paris Auto Show. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2230x924, 305 KB) BMW Z3 Source: eigenes Bild File links The following pages link to this file: BMW Z3 ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... 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Overview

The Z3 was developed from the E36 platform of the 3 Series. The resulting platform is sometimes referred to as the E36/7(roadster) or E36/8(coupe'). The rear semi-trailing arm suspension from the E30 was used rather than the more sophisticated multilink suspension from the E36. At first, only the 1.9 L M44B19 straight-4 engine was offered, but its 138 hp was not up to buyers' expectations. Interior appointments too were not up to the standard of other BMW models, and the plastic rear window looked poor compared to the glass unit found on the much cheaper 1999 Mazda Miata. 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible E36 Wagon Georgia State Patrol 318i The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... A trailing-arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or links) are connected between (and perpendicular to) the axle and the chassis. ... BMW E30 318i BMW E30 325es with diving board bumpers E30 318i Lux Convertible E30 Convertible built April 1993 The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... A multi-link suspension is a type of suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using 3 or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. ... The BMW M44 is a DOHC 4-valve I4 piston engine. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Mazda MX-5 is a popular sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. ...

BMW Z3

In the North American market, the inline 4 engine was complemented by a larger straight-6 engine in 1997: the 2.8 L M52B28. This engine, similar to the BMW M52 in the 328i except with an all aluminum block and head, was especially desirable with its 189 hp. The M Roadster (see below) appeared in 1998 with a 3.2 L S52B32 I6, just as the four was retired. In 1999, the 1.9 L 4-cylinder engine was replaced with a 2.5 L straight-6 M52TUB25, producing 170 hp. Due to marketing, BMW wanted to differentiate the 2.8L engine from the 2.5L engine, so it was badged it 2.3 just like the 3-Series 323i which also has a 2.5L engine. BMW Z3 Sports Coupé. Photographed by Adrian Pingstone in June 2003 and released to the public domain. ... BMW Z3 Sports Coupé. Photographed by Adrian Pingstone in June 2003 and released to the public domain. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...

Outside of North America, the 1.9 L 4-cylinder was replaced with a 2.0 L straight-6 in 1999.

BMW Z3 Facelift in Dakar Yellow

All of the engines were replaced when the car was freshened for 2001. The range consisted of the 2.2 L M54B22 (available outside of North America), 2.5 L M54B25, 3.0 L M54B30, and (for the M Roadster) 3.2 L S54B32. All three of these straight-6 engines lasted through the end of the car's run in 2002. Also updated was the car's interior appointments, though the plastic window remained. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2816x2112, 997 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): BMW Z3 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2816x2112, 997 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): BMW Z3 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight_6 engine, debuting in 2001. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

The Z3 proved quite reliable, with problems limited to bad oxygen sensors, a flimsy plastic water pump, and failing rear shock mounts. With time the most common problems were rocking seats and water leaks on the roof. With its popular retro styling, the Z3s have held their value fairly well in the resale market.

Year to year standard equipment changes

1997 - Traction control;
1998 - Rollover bars;
1999 - Side airbags;
2000 - Revised tail styling;
2001 - Dynamic Brake Control.

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M Roadster

Main article: BMW M Roadster

From 1998 to 2002, the Motorsports division of BMW produced the M Roadster which included suspension upgrades and the engine from the BMW M3. The 1998, 1999 and 2000 M roadster had the 3.2L S52 motor from the E36 M3 into it with quad exhaust. The 2001 and 2002 models had the S54 motor from the E46 M3. There were also interior upgrades with additional gauges in the center console, lighted "M" shift knob, various chrome bits throughout the cockpit and sport seats as standard equipment. Exterior changes were larger wheels spaced further apart and more aggressive fenders than were installed on the regular Z3. Hardtops were available as an option. The BMW M Roadster is the BMW M performance model of the BMW Z3 and BMW Z4 convertibles. ... The BMW M Roadster is the BMW M performance model of the BMW Z3 and BMW Z4 convertibles. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E92 3-series. ... The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible E36 Wagon Georgia State Patrol 318i The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E92 3-series. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight_6 engine, debuting in 2001. ... The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E92 3-series. ...

Coupé

BMW Z3 coupé

In addition to the roadster version of the Z3, BMW also released a coupe featuring a chassis-stiffening rear hatch area, though the 'breadvan' styling this gave was controversial. The coupe was available as the Z3 Coupé from 1999 to 2001 or as the BMW Motorsport-enhanced M Coupe from 1999 to 2002. Image File history File links Bmwz3coupe. ... Image File history File links Bmwz3coupe. ... The BMW M Coupe is a car that was produced from 1999 to 2002. ...

The Z3 Coupes were only available with the largest 6-cylinder engine offered in the Z3 roadster: the 2.8 L in 1999 and 2000 and the 3.0 L in 2000 for Europe and 2001 for the US. The 1999 and 2000 M models were equipped with the 3.2 L S52 motor from the E36 BMW M3, while all the 2001 and 2002 models came with the S54 motor from the E46 BMW M3. The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible E36 Wagon Georgia State Patrol 318i The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E92 3-series. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight_6 engine, debuting in 2001. ... The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E92 3-series. ...

Racing

The Z3 is currently used in the KONI Challenge Series.

Awards

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The BMW Z3 won the "Super Reggie" award for the best promotional marketing campaign of 1995. The campaign, which won the "Super Reggie", was co-sponsored by the United Artist unit of Credit Lyonnais and by BMW of North America. Efforts included James Bond Edition Z3's sold through the Neiman Marcus catalogue.
The BMW Z3 2.8 made Editor's Most Wanted Vehicle for 1999 Edmunds.com
The M Coupe/M Roadster made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1999.
The BMW 2000 Z3 2.8 made one of the most exotic cars list on fantasycars.com
The BMW 2000 2.3 made "The Best Overall Value of the Year" - "Base Sport" category winner by Intellichoice
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References

• Nick Pon (2005). "Affordable Sports". Sports Car International 21 (6): 96. 
• (2005) BMW Z3 Service Manual 1996-2002. Bentley Publishers. ISBN 0-8376-1250-0. 

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Links

Z3ers.com Esmerelda's Pages Everything about the Z3 on the web

"BMWCCA Z-Series Car Club of America"

"Robert Leidy's BMW Z3 website"

Official Roadster HomeComing

Un-Official Z3 HomeComing--Hundreds of photos from the first 6 years