| BMW Z1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | March 1989–June 1991 8,000 produced |
| Assembly | Germany: Munich |
| Designer | Harm Lagaay (1986) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Roadster |
| Body style | 2-seater convertible/roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Doors | Vertically sliding |
| Related | BMW E30 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L M20B25 I6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed GETRAG 260 Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,447 mm (96.3 in) |
| Length | 3,921 mm (154.4 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (67 in) |
| Height | 1,227 mm (48.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,250 kg (2,760 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 507 |
| Successor | BMW Z3 |
The BMW Z1 is the first model in BMW's line of Z series roadsters (two-seater convertibles), and was produced in limited numbers from 1989 to 1991.
The Z1 is unique for its plastic body panels and vertically sliding doors which drop into the door sills. It is one of the first BMWs to use a multi-link rear suspension. The sole drivetrain specification is the 2.5-litre straight-six engine and 5-speed manual transmission from the E30 325i.
In 1995, the Z1's successor, the mass-produced Z3, began production.