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Vehicles›Make›BMW›Model›Z3

1997 BMW Z3

Germany Gasoline RWD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1997
Make: BMW
Model: Z3
Body Style: Convertible
Generation: E36
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: M Roadster Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 321 hp
Power (kW): 236 kW
Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph: 5.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 5.4 seconds
Displacement: 3,201 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,025 mm (158.5 in)
Width: 1,692 mm (66.6 in)
Height: 1,288 mm (50.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,446 mm (96.3 in)
Curb weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 7,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,250 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 5.5 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 86.4 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke: 91 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio: 11.3 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Chain

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Independent: Yes

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 51 litres

Emission

Emission Standard: Euro 2

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 16.6 litres / 100 km
Highway: 7.9 litres / 100 km
Combined: 11.1 litres / 100 km

Emission NEDC

CO₂, Combined: 268 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,411 mm (55.6 in)
Track, Rear: 1,427 mm (56.2 in)
Turning Circle: 10 m
Ground Clearance: 110 mm (4.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 250 kg (551 lb)
Max Roof Load: 35 kg (77 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars: A
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
House Colour: Same as Car

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen

Colour

Cabriolet Top Colour: Black

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 72.6
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Material: Alloy
Rim Type: Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Climate Control

Climate Control: Manual
Air Condition: Yes
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Other Equipment

12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Steering Wheel

Power Steering: Yes
Adjustments: Telescope
Material: Plastic
Colour: Black

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 165 litres
Depth: 660 mm (26.0 in)

Design

Interior Decor Material: Plastic
Transmission Knob Material: Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Yes

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes

Other Features

Central Locking: Yes

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Centre
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing: Right

Car Classification

Australian Classification: Sports Car
European Segment: S-Segment
Car.info Classification: Sports Car

BMW emblem

BMW813 vehicles

Z3Model2 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

Z3 Standard1996–2003

Z3 Convertible Generations1 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

321 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline