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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 196 km/h.
BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW Z3 1996 - 2003 versions, fuel consumption in city - 12.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real BMW Z3 fuel consumption.

BMW Z3 1996 Roadster 1.9i technical data
Model: | BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9i | ||
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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: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 196 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 (combined) 12.7 (urban) 6.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km (25.6 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 |
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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) |