BMW Z3 Roadster · 2.8i · Convertible · 1997 ‐ 1999

From 1997 BMW launched production of cars type Z3 Roadster, modification 2.8i and closed it in 1999. The weight of the car is 1.3 tons and a length of 4 m, It is formed as cabriolet with 2 doors, and may be placed in a 2 men with a driver.

«Z3 Roadster 2.8i» have a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. 6-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can produce power 192 horsepower at 5300 rmp, allowing you to speed up the vehicle in 7.4 s to 100 km/h and reach max speed of 216 km/h.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 51 liters of petrol, thereby when intermediate fuel consumption is 10.6 l per 100 km (8.1 l on the track, 14.9 l in the city), accordingly allows to go about 482 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 272 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 225/50ZR16.

BMW Z3 Roadster is not examined for Euro NCAP crash test. Furthermore to dynamic safety (Traction control, ABS, ESP), it is also has passive safety features (driver, passenger airbags).