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2001 BMW Z3-Series Z3 2dr Roadster 3.0i

Retail Price	$37900.00
Dealer Invoice	$34270.00
Destination Charge	$645.00

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity:	2
Passenger Volume (cu ft):	- TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lb):	2910
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG):	21
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG):	28
Dead Weight Hitch (lb):	N/A
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb):	N/A
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	N/A
Type of Engine:	Gas 6-Cyl
Displacement:	3.0L/183
Fuel System:	EFI
SAE Net Horsepower:	225 @ 5900
SAE Net Torque (lb ft):	214 @ 3500
Number of Forward Gears:	5
Transmission Type Description Line 1:	Manual
Transmission Type Description Line 2:
Clutch Size (in):	- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):	3.07
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ų F:	- TBD -
Maximum Capacity (amps):	90
Total System Capacity (qts):	- TBD -
Rear suspension type line 1:	Semi-Trailing Arm
Front suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Rear suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in):	- TBD -
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in):	- TBD -
Rear tire size:	245/40ZR17
Spare tire size:	- TBD -
Rear wheel size (in):	17 x 8.5
Spare wheel size (in):	- TBD -
Rear wheel type:	Alloy
Spare wheel type:	- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns:	2.75
Curb to Curb:	32.8
Wall to Wall:	- TBD -
ABS System:	Four-Wheel
Disc:	Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No):	Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):	- TBD -
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in):	- TBD -
Drum:
Drum Diam x Width (in):
Capacity, Approx (gal):	13.5
Head Room (in):	37.6
Leg Room (in):	41.8
Shoulder Room (in):	51.7
Hip Room (in):	- TBD -
Wheelbase (in):	96.3
Length, Overall (in):	159.4
Height, Overall (in):	50.9
Tread Width (in), Front:	- TBD -
Rear:	- TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in):	- TBD -
Liftover Height (in):	- TBD -
Trunk Volume (cu ft):	5.8

STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL:

13.5 gallon fuel tank
17" x 7.5" front/17" x 8.5" rear radial cast alloy wheels
3.0L (183) DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated)
5-speed manual transmission w/direct 5th gear
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Dual chrome exhaust pipes
Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Limited slip differential
P225/45ZR17 performance SBR front tires
P245/40ZR17 performance SBR rear tires
Rear wheel drive
Semi-trailing arm rear suspension
Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms

EXTERIOR:

Body-color front air dam
Chrome trim kidney grille/headlight-ring
Dual pwr mirrors
Halogen fog lights
Halogen headlights
Manual 2-layer lined soft convertible top
Rollover protection bars
Vehicle-speed sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
White turn signal indicators

INTERIOR:

Air conditioning
Center console-inc: dual cup holders
Central locking system-inc: glove box
Chrome trim-inc: door lock buttons/interior door handles, brake release handle, door sills, gear shift knob
Courtesy lights w/time delay fade-in/out
Cruise control
Dual 4-way pwr bucket seats
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
Microchip dynamic encoded key anti-theft driveaway protection
Premium Harmon/Kardon sound system-inc: anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette, radio data system (RDS),high-performance multi-channel amplifier, subwoofer
Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch up/down
Service interval indicator

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS:

City 19/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 21/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)

SAFETY:

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Crash sensor automatically activates hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors
Door mounted side-impact airbags
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Fixed roadster rollover protection bars
Height adjustable safety belts w/pre-tensioners, force limiters

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