Bmw Z1 Roof

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.

Bmw z1 roof.

Bmw claimed that the z1 could generate up to 1g laterally on its 16in 225 45 tyres and certainly several road tests carried out at the cars launch attested to the fact that the little car had exceptional roadholding. Here we chart the history of bmw s z cars from the z1. Today i got behind the wheel of a 1989 bmw z1. Exposure to sun means they fade.

The roof the z1 roof is made by haartz and according to their website it is an acoustically enhanced three ply composite made of acrylic twill weave outer fabric a rubber inner layer and a polyester lining fabric. What a neat car for the first z series production vehicle from bm. The sole drivetrain specification is the 2 5 litre straight six engine and 5. What is more bmw achieved a superb degree of high speed damping without making the car hard over slower abrasions.

This is a pretty cool roadster to check out. The pet project of dr ulrich bez the z1 was the first product of the newly formed bmw technik a think tank focused on the emergence of new technologies and materials and it certainly captured the imagination with its vertically sliding doors that disappeared into the sills at the touch of a button coupled with advanced multi link rear.