Feb 9, 2021 · Instead, the BMW Z1 became famous for its sliding doors. A simple press of the button next to the door activated the door mechanism. Once pressed, the window and door would slide downward...

Aug 29, 2018 · BMW has a new Z4 roadster out soon, and there's one thing it definitely does not have: possibly the coolest doors ever put into production, which were on the BMW Z1. Those doors dropped down...

The BMW Z1 is the first model in BMW's line of Z series roadsters (two-seater convertibles), and was produced in limited numbers from 1989 to 1991. The Z1 is unique for its plastic body panels and vertically sliding doors which drop into the door sills.

Jun 29, 2017 · The mechanism for the doors and side windows was driven by two electric motors and a toothed belt. The motors incorporated a freewheel function to allow the doors and windows to be operated manually if necessary.

Sep 18, 2023 · The BMW Z1 was an iconic car in a sea of iconic BMWs. Why? Because it had some of the most unusual doors possible. And now we can see just how they work.

Watch the door opening and closing. The Magic Doors kit was installed on this BMW Z1 that operates the doors via remote control. Very cool!

Jan 11, 2025 · This is the BMW Z1, a limited-run roadster that turned heads because not only was it a looker, but it also had sliding doors that ‘disappeared’ while driving. To be a little more specific, it had vertically sliding doors that made it look like a true roadster.

Jan 16, 2023 · An in-depth video tells the story of the BMW Z1, a small roadster with pop-up sliding doors and a plastic body. Only 8,000 were ever made.

Aug 28, 2018 · BMW has a new Z4 roadster out soon, and there’s one thing it definitely does not have: possibly the coolest doors ever put into production, which were on the BMW Z1. Those doors dropped down and disappeared into the car’s body. More impressively (for an old BMW particularly) they also went back up. Here’s how […]

Jan 21, 2024 · The BMW Z1, introduced in the late 1980s, stands out not only for its sleek design and impressive performance but also for its innovative vertical sliding doors. The unconventional approach to door mechanics set the Z1 apart from traditional car designs, creating a sensation in the automotive world.