BMW Z1 MANUALS DIRECTORY

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The BMW Z1 Models

BMW Z1 (E30 based; 1989–1991) The BMW Z1 is a two-seat roadster produced from March 1989 to June 1991. It was based on the E30 3 Series platform and featured unusual doors which, instead of opening outward or upward, dropped down into the door sills and had body panels which could easily be removed; the car could be driven with its body panels removed.

Only 8,000 examples of the Z1 were produced from March 1989 to June 1991,  all at BMW's plant in Munich. All the cars were left-hand drive, and the majority (6,443) were sold in BMW's native German market.

At the start of 1985, BMW set up a division called BMW Technik GmbH to develop new vehicles concepts and technologies, and in August 1985, the BMW board gave approval to develop BMW Technik's first concept vehicle, the Z1. Then in October 1988 production began on the Z1.

Initial demand was strong, with BMW receiving orders for 3,500 vehicles before production began. More than half of all Z1 vehicles (specifically, 4,091) were produced for the 1990 model year.

In addition to the base production of Z1 models, the Alpina RLE (Roadster Limited Edition) was based on the Z1 and introduced in 1987 becoming probably the most exclusive car on the German market. Upgrade modifications include a 2.7 litre engine from the B3 2.7, shorter springs at front, Alpina 17" wheels with 235/40 tires, and a hand-stitched steering wheel. The “ordinary” Z1 wasn’t exactly common, however, the RLE was a limited-edition series with only 66 cars that were built. Half were sold in Japan and only 33 cars remained in Europe.

BMW Z1 Resources

• BMW Z1 Buyers Guide
• BMW Z1 Brochure
• BMW Z1 Odometer Repair
• BMW Z1 Press Release

BMW Z Model Variants

• BMW Z"1"=First Generation (E30 based Z1; 1989–1991)

BMW Z1 Identification

Only one type of Z1 was built with frame numbers like AL0XXXX. All of them have been built between 1988 and 1991. The frame number will determine what year your car was manufactured. Model year 92, 93, 94 are fake.

Owners Operation Instruction Manuals

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• Part numbers are same as printed BMW service center versions
• Manuals are for all Z1 (Roaster, Coupe) vehicles listed by model year

Z1 Owners Handbook - Country Code, Language, Year, Part Number

BMW Z1 Tech Data .pdf