1999 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i Auto
The 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i Auto is a 193-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 coupe with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,200 MSRP.
It makes 193 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 206 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The Z3 Coupe measures 158.5 inches long on a 96.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,031 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,200 ($70,618 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | M52TU-derived (BMW inline-6, Double VANOS) |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Horsepower | 193 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 84.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (THM R1, Adaptive Transmission Control) |
| 1st Gear | 2.86 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.62 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.72 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 32.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16x7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 16x7.0 |
| Tires Front | 225/50ZR16 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50ZR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.5 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Front Track | 55.6 in |
| Rear Track | 58.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,031 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 51.3% / 48.7% |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars