Used BMW Z1 for sale

The BMW Z1 was a two-seat roadster developed by BMW and produced from March 1989 to June 1991.[1] The Z1 featured doors which, instead of opening outward or upward, dropped down into the door sills. A total of 8,000 Z1 cars were produced.

The first example of a Z1 was released by BMW to the press in 1986 and later officially presented at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show. Initial demand was so fierce that BMW had 5,000 orders before production began. However, demand dropped significantly around 1988 and BMW ended production in 1991.

The chassis was specially designed for the Z1 and features a number of innovative features: removable body panels, continuously zinc welded seams, a composite undertray, and the unusual dropped doors. Parts of the car (including the engine, gearbox, and front suspension) were borrowed from the BMW E30 325i, but the Z1 remains largely original.

The doors retract vertically down into the car's body instead of swinging outward or upward. The inspiration for these doors came from more traditional roadsters which often feature removable metal or cloth doors. Because removable doors did not fit within BMW's design goals, the retractable doors were installed instead.

Both the engine (the BMW M20B25) and the five-speed manual gearbox (the Getrag 260/5) were sourced from the E30 325i. The 2.5 L (2,494 cc) 12-valve SOHC engine sits tilted 20 degrees to the right to accommodate the low hoodline. The engine produces 170 hp (127 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 222 N·m (164 lb·ft) of torque in its original form, although several tuners have programs for increasing the performance of the Z1 by either upgrading or replacing the engine.

BMW Z1 Specifications:
Production     
March 1989–June 1991
Class     
Roadster
Platform     
BMW E30
Engine(s)     
2.5 L BMW M20B25 I6
Wheelbase     
2,447 mm (96.3 in)
Length     
3,921 mm (154.4 in)
Width     
1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height     
1,227 mm (48.3 in)
Curb weight     
1,250 kg (2,755.8 lb) empty
1,460 kg (3,218.7 lb) fully loaded