Description
BMW Z1
First registration 21. 04. 1989
2. 5L M20B25 Straight 6 / 170 Hp / 125 Kw / RWD
5-speed manual transmission
1 of 8 000 produced between 1989 and 1991
1 of 2 301 produced in Traumschwarz Metallic
1 of the first 200 produced with Z1 Audio system
Velvet-like Dark Grey Nubuck with camouflage leather inserts
Currently in French registration
Options
Carpet Dark Grey
Traumschwarz Metallic
Velvet-like Dark Grey Nubuck with camouflage leather inserts
Wheels Sport Spoke Styling
Standard options
Power steering
ABS
Front electric windows
Recaro seats
Spare wheel
Windbreak
Story
The Z1 marks the brand's return to this type of bodywork.
The car was based on the mechanics of the BMW 325i E30.
Its bodywork was innovative. It was made of composite materials.
The doors retracted into the car's side panels.
The Z1 could be likened to a rolling prototype.
This meant that the interior and exterior finishes were somewhat fragile.
Production was limited. As a result, the model quickly acquired collector's status.
Production site was in Munich, Germany.
The galvanised steel body was produced by coachbuilder Baur.
Production figures: 8, 000 examples, of which only one was right-hand drive.
This figure does not include the 12 prototypes produced between 1986 and 1987.
The car's main innovation was its composite body panels.
The electrically retractable side doors were also an original feature.
The car could be driven with the doors lowered.
Its multi-link rear axle, known as the Z-axle, was a first.
The Z1 also featured elliptical headlamps.
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