BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i

BMW Z3 1996 1.9 petrol description

Cabrio BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i has been produced from March, 1996 to April, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 180 Nm (Newton metres) on 4300 revolutions per minute.

BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW Z3 1996 - 2003 versions, city fuel economy - 11.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW Z3 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW Z3 version with automatic gearbox (BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 10.5 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
BMW Z3 1996

BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i technical data

Model: BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9i
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 1996. March ... 1999. April 
Engine: 1895 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 189 g/km
Power: 140 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 180 NM ON 4300 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 11.4 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km (28.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres (13.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.02m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.29m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Trunk capacity: 165 litres
Gross weight: 1435 kg

All BMW Z3 cabrio [1996 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.8i Mar 1996 — Apr 1999

Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 115 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1999 roadster 1.8i S Apr 1999 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 118 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1999 1.9 Roadster 1.8i Apr 1999 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient version

1.9 Petrol 118 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 2000 Roadster 1.9i Sep 2000 — Mar 2003

Most fuel efficient version

1.9 Petrol 118 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 2000 roadster 1.9i S Sep 2000 — Oct 2002

Most fuel efficient version

1.9 Petrol 118 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i Mar 1996 — Apr 1999

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.9 Petrol 140 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i Mar 1996 — Apr 1999 1.9 Petrol 140 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW Z3 1999 1.9 Roadster 2.0i Apr 1999 — Sep 2000 1.9 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1999 1.9 Roadster 2.0i Apr 1999 — Sep 2000 1.9 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW Z3 1999 roadster 2.0i S Apr 1999 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1999 roadster 2.0i S Apr 1999 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW Z3 2000 Roadster 2.2i Sep 2000 — Mar 2003 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 2000 roadster 2.2i S Sep 2000 — Oct 2002 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 2000 Roadster 2.2i Sep 2000 — Oct 2002 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW Z3 2000 roadster 2.2i S Sep 2000 — Oct 2002 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW Z3 1997 Roadster 2.8i Mar 1997 — Apr 1999 2.8 Petrol 192 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1997 Roadster 2.8i Mar 1997 — Apr 1999 2.8 Petrol 192 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW Z3 1999 Roadster 2.8i Apr 1999 — Jun 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 1999 Roadster 2.8i Apr 1999 — Jun 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW Z3 2000 Roadster 3.0i Jun 2000 — Mar 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW Z3 2000 Roadster 3.0i Jun 2000 — Oct 2002

Most powerfull version (231 HP)

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
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