The British brought us the classic sports car in the '50s and '60s, the Japanese modernized it with the Mazda Miata and now BMW is taking it a step upscale with the new Z3 roadster. It seems to be a step lots of people have been ready for. The scene-stealing walk-on star of the latest James Bond movie and cover car for last year's Neiman-Marcus Christmas catalogue, the Z3 started generating orders before the first production cars began to leave the assembly line. The assembly line is a story in itself, because it's in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. That's right. Made in America. Thanks to dollar-deutschmark exchange rates and the high cost of building anything in Germany, BMW elected to create an all-new factory in the U.S. for its new car. The new plant, which also produces the 318ti hatchback coupe, is the sole source of the Z3. Which is one of the reasons there's a long waiting list. Although there's some flexibility in Greenville's Z3/318ti production mix, Z3 production will be about 30,000 cars annually, once the factory is up to full speed. That will take awhile, because BMW is being very deliberate about the production ramp-up, to make sure quality is up to BMW standards. And those standards are high indeed. The other reason for the long waiting line is simpler. This is one nifty little sports car.
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-6 / 170 HP / 181 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 27 / 23 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
2
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.5L I-6 / 170 HP / 181 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 20 / 27 / 23 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 13.5 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $51 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 5.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 47 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 158.5 " |
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 | 2,701 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 96 " |
Turning Radius | 16.4 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Overall Side 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 |
Warranty
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 |
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