1997 BMW Z3 2.8L specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- Z3 2dr Roadster 1.9L
- $29,425
- Z3 2dr Roadster 2.8L
- $35,900
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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189 hp
Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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203 @ 3950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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189 @ 5300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.8L/170
Displacement
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M/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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10.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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2
Passenger Capacity
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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51 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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96 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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159 in
Length, Overall
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56 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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47 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Steering
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33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P225/50R16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/50R16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/50R16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,844 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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