Images: BMW E36/7-I Z3 Roadster (1997-99)
Released in March 1997, the BMW E36/7 Series I (E36/7-I) Z3 Roadster was a two-seat convertible with a soft-top roof and plastic rear window. Manufactured in South Carolina, USA, the rear-wheel drive Z3 Roadster was initially available with 1.9-litre M44B19 four-cylinder and 2.8-litre M52B28 inline six cylinder petrol engines (the 1.9i and 2.8i variants, respectively). In December 1998, the range was expanded with the introduction of M Roadster which was powered by BMW’s 3.2-litre S50B32 inline six cylinder engine… Read full BMW E36/7 Z3 Roadster review
Images: BMW E36/7-II Z3 Roadster (1999-02)
Released in June 1999, the BMW E36/7 Series II (E36/7-II) Z3 Roadster introduced a six-cylinder engine range, improved safety equipment and additional features. Inside, there was a new sports steering wheel, additional roof lining for better weather and sound insulation and a new centre instrument cluster arrangement (similar to that in the E36/7-I M Roadster). As part of the revised range, the 1.9i variant was replaced by the 2.0i which was powered by BMW’s M52B20 engine. In September 2000, the 2.0i variant was replaced by the 2.2i (powered by BMW’s M54B22 engine) and the 2.8i was replaced by the 3.0i (with its M54B30 engine).
