First Impressions of the 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe
The 1999 Z3 is an important vehicle to BMW for the coupe market segment. The Coupe is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Z3 which include Coupe, M Coupe, and M Roadster. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for BMW. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Performance
The restyled Z3 Coupe is equipped with a BMW 2.8-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a GMC 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Z3 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1999 Z3 is a traditional Siemens MS 42.0, 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.
Z3 Coupe Statistics
The dimensions of the Z3 Coupe are 68.50 inches wide by 158.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,895. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The Z3 Coupe received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
The vehicle is available in Alpine White with Beige Top, Alpine White with Black Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Top, Atlanta Blue Metallic with Beige Top, Atlanta Blue Metallic with Black Top, Boston Green Metallic with Beige Top, Boston Green Metallic with Black Top, Bright Red with Beige Top, Bright Red with Black Top, Dark Green with Beige Top, Dark Green with Black Top, Jet Black with Beige Top, Jet Black with Black Top, Montreal Blue Metallic with Beige Top, Montreal Blue Metallic with Black Top, Steel Gray Metallic with Black Top, Turquoise Green with Beige Top, Turquoise Green with Black Top, Violet Red with Beige Top, and Violet Red with Black Top.
Conclusion
The 1999 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW Z3. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Coupe version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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