BMW Z3/M Roadster User Manual

What’s Included
A new convertible top includes sewn-in plastic retainers and tinted plastic window. Also, we enclose new BMW original metal
attachments for the hold down cable as these are oen damaged during the removal of the old top.
Material Types
is convertible top is available in either the original Twillfast II or a lower cost Stayfast cloth.
Features
All of our Z3 convertible tops include these critical BMW engineering and design upgrades that xed issues in earlier Z3
models.
• Reliefpocketshavebeenaddedinthequarters
• Astienerhasbeenaddedabovetheplasticwindow
• Elasticstrapshavebeenaddedtosupportthetensionstraps
Tools Required
• Variousscrewdrivers
• Ratchet,12mmsocket
• Heavy-dutystapler,10mmstaple
• Pliersandcutter
• Contactcementsprayadhesive
• Drill,steelbit5/32”
• Rivetgun,rivet1/4”12mm(5/32”4mmdia.)
Convertible Top Installation Guide
1996-2002 BMW Z3/M Roadster

BMW Z3/M Roadster Specifications

General

Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Production Years	1996-2002
Engine (Z3)	2.5L I6, 2.8L I6, 3.0L I6
Engine (M Roadster)	3.2L S54 I6 (2001-2002)
Horsepower (M Roadster)	240 hp (S52), 315 hp (S54)
Torque (M Roadster)	236 lb-ft (S52), 251 lb-ft (S54)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD
0-60 mph (M Roadster)	5.2 seconds (S52)
Top Speed (M Roadster)	155 mph (electronically limited)
Fuel Economy (M Roadster)	17 mpg city
Body Style	2-door roadster