The car won 3rd place at the Sinaia Elegance Contest 2023

Model history:

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 1996, the Z1's successor, the mass-produced Z3, began production.

At the start of 1985, BMW set up a division called BMW Technik GmbH to develop concepts for new vehicles and technologies. The director of BMW Technik GmbH was Ulrich Bez, who oversaw the Z1's development. Control of the project was turned over to Klaus Faust when Bez left BMW in October 1988. The lead designer was Harm Lagaay.

In August 1985, the BMW board gave approval to further develop the BMW Technik's first concept vehicle, the Z1.A year later, the first road-going prototype was produced and BMW publicly revealed the project. A coupe model was also the subject of a design study, but it did not reach production.

In August 1987, BMW announced that the Z1 would enter production and the following month the production form of the Z1 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production began in October 1988. The original price target was DM 80,000, however by the time production began, the base price had increased to DM 83,000.

The doors are unique in that they retract vertically, instead of traditional designs which swing outward or upward (the first car with retractable doors was the 1954 Kaiser Darrin, although those Kaiser Darrin doors slid forwards not downwards). The body with its high sills, offers crash protection independent of the doors, and it is possible (although perhaps not legal in some countries) for the Z1 to be driven with the doors lowered.

The windows may be operated independently of the doors, although they do retract automatically if the door is lowered. Both the window and door are driven by electric motors through toothed rubber belts and may be moved manually in an emergency.

• Length  3,921 mm
• Width   1,690 mm
• Height  1,227 mm
• Curb weight      1,250 kg

Exterior colour/paint/body:

The feeling of driving a Bmw Z1 with the doors down is hard to find in another car at the moment.

The exterior is in a very good condition, the color of the car is "Urgrün-Metallic", the wheels of the car are the original ones and in a very good condition.

The soft top is in excellent condition and very soft.

Interior:

Yellow full leather sports seats can be seen inside the Z1. The liftgates, which can be lowered electrically via toothed belts, work flawlessly and are still fully intact. It seems that no gross signs of use or even missing parts can be found inside the car, and no modifications that deviate from the original condition can be mentioned. In addition to the electric windows, the equipment of this Z1 also includes the original code radio/cassette. The soft top can be opened and closed without any problems. To get a detailed picture of the condition of the interior and the various equipment, we recommend that you look through the photos and videos of this BMW.

Engine &  Gearbox:

The six-cylinder engine of 2.5 liters develops a power of 170 hp. The engine is in a very good condition, this is also shown by the low mileage of this car. This engine, which was taken over by the manufacturer from the Bmw E30, has demonstrated very good reliability over time.

The gearbox changes gears very well and offers a unique driving sensation.

Before the sale, the car will receive a full service. with the exchange of all liquids and filters. a complete overhaul of the braking system will be carried out.