These are standard specifications for the 1998 BMW Z3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 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 : | $42,000 |
| Weight : | 3085 lbs | 1399.332 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 5.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 137 mph | 220.433 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3152 cc | 192.3 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3800 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 | |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1998 : | 115,407 |
| 1998 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1998 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $17,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $38,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $129,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.15 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1998 BMW Z3?
Q: How fast is the 1998 BMW Z3? A: The 1998 BMW Z3 has a top speed of 137 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 BMW Z3? A: The 1998 BMW Z3 has a wheelbase size of 96.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1998 BMW Z3? A: The 1998 BMW Z3 has a length of 158.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1998 BMW Z3? A: The 1998 BMW Z3 has a width of 68.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1998 BMW Z3 cost when new?A: The 1998 BMW Z3 had a base price of approximately $42,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1998 BMW Z3? A: The 1998 BMW Z3 was a M Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1998? A: BMW produced 115,407 automobiles in 1998.Q: What engine did the 1998 BMW Z3 have? A: The engine powering the 1998 BMW Z3 was a Inline 6 (3152 cc | 192.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1998 BMW Z3 have? A: The 1998 BMW Z3 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.