BMW Z3 Roadster

1996 – 2003 Roadster · Convertible Germany

BMW built the Z3 Roadster from 1996 to 2003. Its petrol engines range from 116 to 231 hp across 10 variants. It was also available as a coupé.

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Body styleRoadster · Convertible

Production1996 – 2003

Variants10

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1998 – 2002

Key specifications (range)

Power116 – 231 hp

0–100 km/h6.0 – 89.0 s

Top speed194 – 240 km/h

Fuel economy7.8 – 9.7 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L 5MT RWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.5 s	194	5-Speed manual
1.9L 5MT RWD (118 HP) 1.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	118 hp	10.4 s	196	5-Speed manual
1.9L 4AT RWD (140 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	10.6 s	196	4-Speed automatic
1.9L 5MT RWD (140 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	9.5 s	205	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	89.0 s	209	5-Speed manual
2.2L 5AT RWD (170 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.9 s	220	5-speed automatic
2.2L 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	7.9 s	224	5-Speed manual
2.8L 4AT RWD (192 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	7.2 s	216	4-Speed automatic
2.8L 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	7.1 s	218	5-Speed manual
3.0L 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	6.0 s	240	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5500 RPM116 HP @ 5500 RPM114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM168 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120.5 mph (194 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 187 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 86.8 KW @ 5500 RPM118 HP @ 5500 RPM116 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM190 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 R16 95 W

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2690 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 6000 RPM140 HP @ 6000 RPM138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM180 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 6000 RPM140 HP @ 6000 RPM138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM180 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 89 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2800 lbs (1270 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2965 lbs (1345 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2171 cm3 (132 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 6100 RPM170 HP @ 6100 RPM168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM210 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 R16 92 V

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 224 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 5300 RPM192 HP @ 5300 RPM189 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 203 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM275 Nm @ 3950 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 R16 95 W

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2833 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 225 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 5300 RPM192 HP @ 5300 RPM189 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 203 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM275 Nm @ 3950 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 135.5 mph (218 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 R16 95 W

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3329 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 225 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
Power: 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 159.4 in (4049 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/58.8 in (1,412/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.3 in (2446 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.8 cuFT (164 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 228 g/km

Length4,049 mm

Width1,740 mm

Height1,293 mm

Wheelbase2,446 mm

Curb weight1,160 – 1,345 kg

Torque168 – 300 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.