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BMW E36/8 Z3 (1995–2002): specs and known issues

The BMW E36/8 Z3 was produced 1995–2002, in the sports car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

The E36/8 is part of the E36/7 Z3 generation. The facts below are that generation's.

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E36/8 at a glance

Chassis codeE36/8[1]
ProductionSeptember 1995 – June 2002[1]
Model years1996–2002[1]
ClassSports car (S)[1]
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive[1]
Wheelbase2446 mm (96.3 in)[1]
Length4025 mm (158.5 in)[1]
Width1692 mm (66.6 in)[1]
Height1293–1306 mm (50.9–51.4 in)[1]
Curb weight1160–1400 kg (2557–3086 lb)[1]

Engines offered

Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E36/8. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.

M52 1994–2000
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Generations and body styles

Related models

More Z3 chassis codes: E36/7

Other BMWs that started in the 1990s: E36 3 Series · E46 3 Series · E39 5 Series · E38 7 Series · E31 8 Series · E53 X5 · E52 Z8 · E36 M3 · E39 M5 · E36/7 Z3 M

Common questions

When was the BMW E36/8 Z3 produced?

September 1995 – June 2002, per Wikipedia.

Which engines were offered in the BMW E36/8 Z3?

Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E36/8: M52. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: BMW Z3 (revision 1380623952, read 2026-10-23)

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