Getting 26 Miles a Gallon: The BMW Z3 for 1999
The BMW Z3 is a 2-door car available at your BMW dealer. The Z3 came in four configurations: Coupe, M Coupe, and M Roadster. The M Coupe configuration is powered by the 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 26 highway miles and 19 city. The Z3 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Acura.
1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe Specs
The Z3 M Coupe is equipped with a BMW 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 1999 Z3 is a Siemens DME MS design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 13.50 gallons.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Z3 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Z3 M Coupe are 68.50 inches wide by 158.50 inches long. It sits 50.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
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.
The standard warranty period for the Z3 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1999 Z3 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
What We Think of the BMW Z3
The 1999 model year was very successful for the BMW Z3. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the M Coupe version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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