BMW E36/7 Z3 (1995–2002): specs and known issues
The BMW E36/7 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)
E36/7 at a glance
| Production | September 1995 – June 2002 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 1996–2002 | [1] |
| Class | Sports car (S) | [1] |
| Body style | Roadster | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2446 mm (96.3 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4025 mm (158.5 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1692 mm (66.6 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1293–1306 mm (50.9–51.4 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1160–1400 kg (2557–3086 lb) | [1] |
- Predecessor: BMW Z1
- Successor: BMW Z4 (E85)
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E36/7, E36/8. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
If you've had work done on one, ask for quotes or share what you paid in the form on any repair page, and it becomes a data point for the next owner.
Generations and body styles
- Same generation: E36/8
Related models
More Z3 chassis codes: E36/8
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 E36/7 Z3 produced?
September 1995 – June 2002, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E36/7 Z3?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E36/7, E36/8: M52, M54. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW Z3 (revision 1380623952, read 2026-10-23)
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