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Z3
2003 BMW Z3
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated 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
2003
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
E36 Facelift
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
M Roadster Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
325 hp
Power (kW)
239 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.3 seconds
Displacement
3,246 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)
Curb weight
1,350 kg
(2,976 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,900 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
87 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
91 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
11.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
20,000 km / 2 years
Brakes
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
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
51 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11.1 litres / 100 km
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
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
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
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
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
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
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
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
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
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
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
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
Z3
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Z3 Standard
1996–2003
Z3 Convertible Generations
2 of 2
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E36 Facelift
1999–2003
Year
2003
Powertrain
M Roadster Manual
Horsepower
325 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
RWD
Gasoline