The 2002 BMW Z3 brings the rewards of six years of consistent and conscientious development and improvement. The exciting, odd-looking Z3 was BMW's contribution to the rebirth of the sports car that began with the Mazda Miata and has included the Mercedes-Benz SLK, Toyota MR-2 Spyder and other two seaters. However, the 1996 Z3 didn't reach the company's high standards of refinement, in particular with its suspension, but all of that began being corrected almost immediately. And now we have the 2002 Z3. Its sawed-off looks haven't changed much (though now they're fully accepted). But the engine has jumped from the original 138-horsepower 1.9-liter four-cylinder to an available 225-horsepower 3.0-liter six-cylinder, reducing 0 to 60 mph acceleration performance from about 8 seconds to less than 6. As the last model of its generation, the original Z3 won't get any better than this.
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2002 BMW Z3
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.5L I-6 / 184 HP / 175 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 20 / 27 / 23 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Trailing Arm |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 13.5 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $51 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 5.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 47 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 159.4 " |
Exterior Width | 68.5 " |
Exterior Height | 50.9 " |
Front Headroom | 37.6 " |
Rear Headroom | |
Front Legroom | 41.8 " |
Rear Legroom | |
Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,899 Lbs. / 2,987 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 96 " |
Turning Radius | 16.4 ' |
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | Wing |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Passenger Capacity | 2 |
Seat Trim | Leatherette / Leather |
Front Seat Type | Bucket / Sport Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way (4-way Power) |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way (2-way Power) / 6-way (4-way Power) |
Front Armrests | 6-way (4-way Power) |
Rear Armrests | |
Rear Seats |
Radio | Am/fm, Seek-scan / Brand Am/fm, Seek-scan |
Speakers | 10 / 9 Harman/kardon |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Style |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | |
Sun Roof | |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver And Passenger |
Tinted Windows | Light |
Vanity Mirrors | |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Power Outlets | 1 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Door Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Door Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months |
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