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Vehicles›Make›BMW›Model›Z3

1999 BMW Z3

Germany Gasoline 2WD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

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

Vehicle Details

Year: 1999
Make: BMW
Model

Z3

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

E36 Facelift

Seats

2

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 2.3 Roadster
Power (hp): 170 hp
Power (kW): 125 kW
Torque: 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2,494 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,050 mm (159.4 in)
Width: 1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height: 1,288 mm (50.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,446 mm (96.3 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,500 rpm

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,411 mm (55.6 in)
Track, Rear: 1,492 mm (58.7 in)
Turning Circle: 10 m
Ground Clearance: 110 mm (4.3 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

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

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Optional
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Yes

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

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

BMW emblem

BMW813 vehicles

Max Roof Load

35 kg (77 lb)

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
House Colour: Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Aspheric

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered

Other Equipment

Antenna: Whip

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen

Rear Lights

Headlight Washers: Optional

Colour

Cabriolet Top Colour: Black

Rims & Tires

Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Material: Steel
Rim Type: Disc Wheel

Outside Temperature Indicator

Yes

Number of Vents, Front

4 pcs

Connectivity

Radio: AM
FM

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Lockable

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Yes
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Optional
Power Steering: Yes
Sport: Yes
Colour: Black
Answer Phone: Optional
Channels: Optional
Volume: Optional
Mute Audio: Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Light: Yes

Rear Trunk

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

Design

Interior Decor Material: Plastic
Accent: Aluminium
Transmission Knob Material: Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Yes

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Sports Car

Z3Model2 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Power Seat, Driver: Yes
Power Seat, Passenger: Yes

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Convertible

Variant

Z3 Standard1996–2003

Z3 Convertible Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

170 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline