1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 5MT
The 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 5MT is a 138-hp 1.9-liter convertible with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $28,750 MSRP.
It makes 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
The Z3 Roadster measures 158.5 inches long on a 96.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,690 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,750 ($59,552 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,320 ($60,733 *) |
| Destination Charge | $570 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | M44B19 |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Getrag 250 / ZF S5-31) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 32.8 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.5 in |
| Width | 66.6 in |
| Height | 50.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,690 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars