Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Z3
Power
193HP
Torque
280Nm
Consumption
10.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
7.1s
Top Speed
229km/h
Weight
1340kg
Price
38,357€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 4v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
210 L
51 L
142 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW Z3 2.8 Coupé Aut. · 193 CV (2000)
General description
The BMW Z3 Coupé is not a car, it's a statement of intent. Born in the late 90s, this 'shooting brake' broke the mold with a silhouette that you either love or hate, but that never leaves you indifferent. It's a car for purists, a future classic that felt special from day one, combining the base of a fun roadster with the rigidity and exotic practicality of a coupé.
Driving experience
Driving the Z3 2.8 is a visceral experience. The heart of it all is its inline-six engine, a mechanical melody pushing with 193 thoroughbred horsepower. You feel the car rotate from the rear axle, a direct and unfiltered connection to the asphalt that modern cars have forgotten. Although this 4-speed automatic version softens its sportier character, the feeling of power under the long hood and the agility in every corner constantly reminds you that you are behind the wheel of something truly authentic.
Design and aesthetics
Nicknamed the 'clown shoe' with a mix of mockery and affection, its design is its soul. The very long hood, the set-back cabin, and an abruptly cut-off rear create a unique and muscular proportion. The flared fenders and side gills are a nod to BMW's history. Inside, it's a BMW of its era: a driver-oriented cockpit, quality materials, and an intimate and sporty atmosphere for just two occupants. It's a design that has aged with incredible grace.
Technology and features
Under its classic skin lies robust and proven German engineering. The 2.8-liter engine, with an aluminum block and head, was a gem of smoothness and response. The indirect injection and its 24 valves represented a perfect balance between performance and reliability for its time. You won't find touch screens or complex driving aids; its technology focuses on pure mechanics: a balanced chassis, a front McPherson suspension, and steering that communicates everything happening on the road.
Competition
In its time, it faced titans like the first-generation Porsche Boxster, which offered a mid-engine and more precise handling, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK, with its innovative retractable hardtop and a more luxurious approach. It also competed with the Audi TT, a design icon with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. However, none offered the unique combination of the Z3 Coupé: a front-mounted six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and that polarizing and special bodywork.
Conclusion
The BMW Z3 2.8 Coupé is a purely emotional purchase. It's not the fastest, nor the most practical, but it possesses a character and a soul that make it an object of desire. It's a car that makes you turn your head after parking it, that rewards you with a mechanical symphony on every trip, and that represents a golden era of motoring. A modern classic that will only gain value, both sentimental and economic, over time.