BMW Z3 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

FROM

$9,680

BMW's two-door sports car was produced between 1995 and 2002, and was the first BMW model produced solely outside of Germany.

It was produced with a smattering of engines over its seven year period, which utilised four-cylinder and six-cylinder configurations.

The 1995 1.9i variant was even driven by Pierce Brosnan in Golden Eye.

The line-up currently starts at $9,680 for the Z Models Z3 (base) and ranges through to $15,950 for the range-topping Z Models Z3 3.0.

11.0L/100km (combined)

Convertible

5 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded Petrol

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

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BMW Z3 Q&As

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Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2002	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
2001	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
2000	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
1999	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
1998	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in

Year

Body Type

Front Tyre Size

Front Rim

Rear Rim

2002

Body Type: Convertible

Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R16

Front Rim: 7.0x16 in

Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in

2001

Body Type: Convertible

Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R16

Front Rim: 7.0x16 in

Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in

2000

Body Type: Convertible

Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R16

Front Rim: 7.0x16 in

Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in

1999

Body Type: Convertible

Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17

Front Rim: 7.5x17 in

Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in

1998

Body Type: Convertible

Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17

Front Rim: 7.5x17 in

Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in

BMW Z3 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the BMW Z3 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $9,680 and going to $15,950 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2002	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 3.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $9,680	Price to: $15,950
2001	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 3.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $9,680	Price to: $15,950
2000	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 3.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $9,680	Price to: $19,250
1999	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $9,680	Price to: $19,250
1998	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price from: $9,680	Price to: $19,250

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BMW Z3 Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW Z3 Convertible vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2002	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1293x1740x4050 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm
2001	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1293x1740x4050 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm
2000	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1293x1740x4050 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm
1999	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1288x1692x4025 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm
1998	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1288x1692x4025 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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BMW Z3 VS The Competition

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BMW Z3 Fuel consumption

The BMW Z3 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 10.5L/100km for Convertible

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2002	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.1L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
2002	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km	Engine: 2.2L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
2001	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.1L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
2001	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km	Engine: 2.2L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
2000	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.1L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
2000	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1999	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1998	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 8.7L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 4 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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BMW Z3 Towing Capacity

The BMW Z3 has maximum towing capacity of 900kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2002	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 900kg	Braked Capacity to: 900kg
2001	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 900kg	Braked Capacity to: 900kg
2000	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 900kg	Braked Capacity to: 900kg
1999	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 900kg	Braked Capacity to: 900kg
1998	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 900kg	Braked Capacity to: 900kg

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