There's been a lot of talk about the BMW Z3 for 1996. As a leading car in the convertible market the Z3 (and in this case specically the Roadster version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door Z3 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help BMW as a brand in general.

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The restyled 911 Carrera 4 is equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1994 version.

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The restyled Z3 M Roadster is equipped with a BMW 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a ZF 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

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In 1991 Porsche released the 911 Turbo to the car-buying market. The 911 came in three configurations: Turbo, Carrera 2, and Carrera 4. The Turbo configuration is powered by the 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 21 highway miles and 13 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

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