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.

The Z3 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Z3 is 158.50 inches long, 68.50 inches wide, and 51.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $37,700, with an invoice cost of $34,465. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 Z3 is a traditional BMW MS, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.50 gallons.

The 2002 Z3 gets 27 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 21 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the BMW Z3 M Roadster sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a Z3.

Tags: 2-Door, BMW Z3, Convertible, M Roadster, United States market

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