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BMW Z3 Specs and Generations

The BMW Z3 is a compact rear-wheel-drive two-seater built around a long hood and a short rear deck. Here is what separates its versions and what to weigh before choosing one.

BMW Z3 Generations

The BMW Z3 generations represented here are the First Generation and the First Generation Restyling, offered in Roadster and Coupe body styles. The restyling brought revised styling details and chassis updates, while the Coupe trades the folding roof for a fixed one, a hatchback tail and a stiffer body.

BMW Z3 Specifications

BMW Z3 specifications differ sharply between versions. The range is gasoline only, spanning modest four-cylinders to smooth straight-sixes, so acceleration, fuel use and running costs vary a lot. Dimensions and equipment follow the exact generation and version too, so check the specs of the individual car rather than the model as a whole.