Feb 15, 2023 · The UK-market BMW Z3 was powered by the new M44 1.9-litre 16-valve engine giving 140bhp, this being a revised version of the 16-valve 1.8-litre M42 twin cam that had been fitted to 318iS cars since 1989. Europe had the base-model 1.8-litre single-cam model.

The BMW Z3 is a range of two-seater sports cars which was produced from 1995 to 2002. The body styles of the range are: 2-door roadster (E36/7 model code) 2-door coupé (E36/8 model code) The Z3 was based on the E36/5 compact platform, [1] a shortened version of the conventional E36 platform.

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May 29, 2020 · We dive into the generations, differences, specifications, and driving characteristics of each version of the Z3 coupe and roadster.

May 5, 2023 · There are four engine types in the Z3, the 1.9-litre twin-cam M44, the 1.9 single-cam M43, the six-cylinder 24-valve M52TU in 2.0 and 2.8 forms and the similar M54 six in 2.2 and 3.0 capacities.

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Sep 19, 2022 · The overhauled range in April 1999 included the new BMW Z3 2.0, a 2 l six-cylinder (150 PS) with twin VANOS cam adjustment. A year later, the BMW Z3 2.2i arrived with its 2.2 l six-cylinder engine (170 PS), as did the BMW Z3 3.0i with its 3 l six-cylinder engine (231 PS).

Jan 18, 2025 · Proven, rather robust mechanicals, with engines and suspensions coming straight from BMW’s parts bin. The M roadster delivers terrific acceleration with just enough rough and tumble.

Oct 8, 2021 · The Z3 has excellent handling across its tenure, so the only real question lies in which engine to get. The inline-four might be the most reliable and cheapest to maintain, but by rights, it’s a Miata engine, and more power is often the right choice.

Nov 5, 2018 · A full buyer's guide for the BMW Z3 (1996-2002) including specs, common problems and model history...