The 1997 Z3 is an important vehicle to BMW for the convertible market segment. The Roadster is a member of a series of one trim levels for the Z3 which include 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 Honda.

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The Z3 Roadster is equipped with a BMW 1.9 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a GMC 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

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The restyled Z3 Roadster 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.

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There have been several award-winning cars from BMW over the years, including the BMW Z3 of 1998. There are two trim levels to the Z3, including M Roadster. The M Roadster version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1997 the popular 3.2 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers across the country.

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