1998 BMW Z3 E36-7 Manual
SA • Dealer used
37
Odometer137,050km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Key highlights
*Traction and/or Stability control
Cruise control
Heated Seats
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Generated with AI from seller comments and car specifications.*
BETA
Comments from the dealer
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - Manual o Straight Six o Proper Driver's Car
If you're hunting for a real BMW - not a turbo appliance, not a commuter pod - this Z3 2.8 is the one. Naturally aspirated straight six, 5 speed manual, rear drive, and built in the era when BMW still engineered cars for people who love driving.
This is the sweet spot Z3: more grunt than the 1.9, less drama than the M Roadster, and every bit as engaging.
Highlights
" M52B28 2.8L straight six - silky, torquey, and one of BMW's most loved engines
" 5 speed manual - crisp, mechanical, and essential in a Z3
" Classic E36/7 chassis - light, balanced, playful
" Iconic long bonnet roadster styling - ageing beautifully and rising fast in collectability
Why Enthusiasts Want This One
" Pure analogue driving - no screens, no fluff
" Perfect weekend car with genuine BMW soul
" Becoming a modern classic with values climbing
" Harder to find clean, original examples every year
If you know, you know.
This Z3 isn't for someone who wants a basic runabout. It's for the driver who wants a proper straight six BMW with character, balance, and that unmistakable 90s feel.
If you're a BMW enthusiast, this one will hit you right in the nostalgia.
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Car details
øVehicle description
E36-7 Roadster 2dr Man 5sp 2.8i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
RED
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.8L
Registration plate
ZZZ333
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
6480
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassenger
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)Traction
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessEngine immobiliser
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Driving
Cruise control
Lights & Windows
Lights
Fog lamps - front
Power windows
Front & rear
Interior
Leather
Gear knobSteering wheelTrim (incl. seats, inserts)
Woodgrain
Inserts
Seating
Front row seats
Sports
Electric seats
Drivers
Heated
Heated
Exterior
Body coloured
Bumpers
Mirrors
Electric
Body
Roof
Power roof - soft
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
17" alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
51L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
7.5L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
11.5L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
680km
Fuel Minimum Distance
443km
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
2
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2793cc
Engine Size (L)
2.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
10.2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
142.0kW @ 5300rpm
Torque
275Nm @ 3950rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
111.9kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
17x7.5
Rear Rim Description
17x8.5
Front Tyre Description
225/45 R17
Rear Tyre Description
245/40 R17
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4025mm
Width
1740mm
Height
1293mm
Wheelbase
2446mm
Track Front
1413mm
Track Rear
1494mm
Tare Mass
1269kg
Kerb Weight
1300kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1550kg
Payload
250kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
900kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
600kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
2yr
Warranty in Km
Unlimited km
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1998
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
E36-7
Series
E36-7
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Location
South Australia
Member since
2017
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