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Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 2001-2011 BMW Z3 Roadster 1999-2002
Spec height1 1.143 m 2
1 1.293 m Spec height1
 + 15 cm
2 1.719 m Spec width2
+ 2.1 cm 1 1.74 m Spec width2
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BMW Z3 Roadster 1999 - 2002
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BMW
Z3
Roadster
Gen. 1.1 | 1999 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Lotus Elise Roadster 2001 - 2011
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 2 | 2001 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW Z3 (E36) Roadster 1999 vs. Lotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW Z3 (E36) Roadster 1999 is 2.1 cm wider and 15 cm higher compared to Lotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001. It offers 44% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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405 cm
+26.5
Length
378.5 cm
174 cm
+2.1
Width2
171.9 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
129.3 cm
+15
Height1
114.3 cm
244.6 cm
+14.5
Wheelbase
230.1 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
1295 kg
+65%
Weight4,6
788 kg
2
Seats max.
2
165 l
+44%
Cargo volume EU4
115 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24542
Price EU7
€ 33080
+35%
$ --
Price US7
$ 42990
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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1908
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