BMW Z3 M Roadster

Description:

After a five-year hiatus from the somewhat obscure Z1, BMW launched its new roadster in 1996. The car that came to bear the Z3 name was considerably less controversial than its predecessor and was mainly intended to attract younger buyers to the brand, but inadvertently created a whole new segment in the motor industry thanks to models such as the Z3 and the Mercedes counterpart, the SLK, which was launched in the same year. Small premium convertibles quickly proved to be a growing market and the Z3 stood out with its fantastic proportions and fine handling. There to a design language that was completely new for the brand and a big step from the angular early 90s. With great sales success in the first few years, they decide to give the small roadster to the M department. It is not a wild guess that in the late 90s BMW M had a lot of air under its wings after models such as the E34 M5 and E36 M3 which were launched just a few years earlier, so when you set out on the beautiful little convertible, it was almost a given that the end product would be magical.

In 1998, the Z3 M Roadster was unveiled. The pretty little roadster now had a more aggressive exterior thanks to swollen fenders and new bumpers. At the rear, four sinister pipes that give a hint of the mechanical difference. The 3.2l engine was lifted from the M3 sister car and delivered 321hp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. A drive package that feels like it was meant to be in this car.

This wonderful Z3 M is in the legendary color Estoril blue. The color used to launch the car but which is one of BMW's most iconic colors from the 90s. The light blue body with accompanying blue softtop sits perfectly over its 18" M specific five-spoke rims shod in Michelin rubber. The entire exterior comes together to become one of BMW's absolute most beautiful cars of all time with clean lines, classic proportions and a great personality. Open the door and step into the compact cockpit that is very driver focused. The leather upholstery is in black with parts in blue a theme that continues across the instrument panel and steering wheel where parts are in blue. In front of the driver is a classic BMW gauge cluster from the era with 'M Roadster' at the bottom of the tachometer. In the center console you will find a BMW Business radio above the Ac controls and 3 more gauges. The interior is timeless and 'to-the'point', a theme that permeates the car and makes it the fantastic sports car it actually is.

This example indicates a mer 48250km something which is reflected in the condition which can only be described as outstanding. We now have the distinct pleasure of being able to offer this unique automobile to the market.