These are standard specifications for the 1997 BMW Z3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual
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 : | $29,425-$42,770 |
| Weight : | 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 32 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.9 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 16 Seconds |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1895 cc | 115.6 cu in. | 1.9 L. |
| Power : | 138 HP (101.568 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 : | 2793 cc | 170.4 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque : | 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 3950 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1997 : | 177,166 |
| Total 1997 Z3 production : | 23,056 |
| 1997 BMW Z3 | |
| 2.8 Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 9,702 |
| M Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 3,296 |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 10,058 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.5 in | 4026 mm. |
| Width : | 66.6 in | 1692 mm. |
| Height : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.3 in | 2446 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
2.8 Roadster
| Price : | $35,900 |
| Weight : | 2845 lbs | 1290.47 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 32 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.5 in | 4026 mm. |
| Width : | 66.6 in | 1692 mm. |
| Height : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.3 in | 2446 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
M Roadster
| Price : | $42,770 |
| Weight : | 3085 lbs | 1399.332 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 32 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.5 in | 4026 mm. |
| Width : | 66.6 in | 1692 mm. |
| Height : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.3 in | 2446 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
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
1997 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
| Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 BMW Z3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 BMW Z3? A: The 1997 BMW Z3 has a wheelbase size of 96.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 BMW Z3? A: The 1997 BMW Z3 has a length of 158.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 BMW Z3? A: The 1997 BMW Z3 has a width of 66.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 BMW Z3 cost when new?A: The 1997 BMW Z3 cost approximately $29,425 to $42,770 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 BMW Z3? A: The 1997 BMW Z3 was offered as a 2.8 Roadster, M Roadster, Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1997? A: BMW produced 177,166 automobiles in 1997.Q: How many 1997 Z3s were produced? A: BMW produced 23,056 examples of the Z3 in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 BMW Z3 have? A: The 1997 BMW Z3 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1895 cc | 115.6 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 4300 RPM Inline 6 (2793 cc | 170.4 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 3950 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1997 BMW Z3 have? A: The 1997 BMW Z3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual.