These are standard specifications for the 1996 BMW Z3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1996 - 2002 |
| Price : | $29,000 |
| Weight : | 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.1 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 116 mph | 186.644 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1900 cc | 115.9 cu in. | 1.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) |
| Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 193 BHP (142.048 KW) |
| Torque : | 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) |
| Torque : | 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1996 : | 64,231 |
| Total 1996 Z3 production : | 14,497 |
| 1996 BMW Z3 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E026000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Mfr Report Date | 19950701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 97V131000 |
| Summary | THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING. |
| Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE END OF OCTOBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1996 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,300 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $36,300 |
| Avg. Home : | $118,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 BMW Z3?
Q: How fast is the 1996 BMW Z3? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 has a top speed of 116 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 BMW Z3? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 has a wheelbase size of 96.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1996 BMW Z3? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 has a length of 158.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1996 BMW Z3? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 has a width of 66.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1996 BMW Z3 cost when new?A: The 1996 BMW Z3 had a base price of approximately $29,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 BMW Z3? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1996? A: BMW produced 64,231 automobiles in 1996.Q: How many 1996 Z3s were produced? A: BMW produced 14,497 examples of the Z3 in 1996.Q: What engines did the 1996 BMW Z3 have? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1900 cc | 115.9 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 4300 RPM Inline 6 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) Inline 6 (2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 193 BHP (142.048 KW) and 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) Inline 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) Inline 6 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4250 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1996 BMW Z3 have? A: The 1996 BMW Z3 had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.