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Z3

1995-2002
F50
F501995-1997
96/175
GTV (916)1995-2005
GTV (916)
BMW Z3 1995 - Front 3/4 view
Front 3/4
What makes it iconic

The roadster that brought BMW sports cars to the masses. A GoldenEye appearance launched it into pop culture before the first customer took delivery.

History

Built in Spartanburg, South Carolina — BMW's first US manufacturing plant — the Z3 was the most accessible BMW roadster ever made. The M variant with the S52 engine offered genuine performance.

Timeline

1995Production begins
2002Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total279,273
DesignerJoji Nagashima
Production Period1995-2002
Estimated Value$8K-$25K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine2.8L Inline-6 (M52)
Power193 hp
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,290 kg

Engine Details

Displacement2.8L (2,793 cc)

Performance

Weight-to-Power6.7 kg/hp

Tags

Inline-5Inline-6Naturally AspiratedRWDRoadster1990sManual Gearbox

Designed by Joji Nagashima

From the 1990s

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