BMW Z3 Introduction

BMW Z9
The Z9 Gran Turismo was a remarkable concept car display in Frankfurt in 1999 and Paris the following year. Features included a carbonfibre body panels over an aluminium spaceframe, combined gullwing and front-hinged doors, a minimalist interior, the 3.9-litre V8 turbo diesel engine from the 7-Series and an early version of the iDrive communications and entertainment system.

The overall styling influenced that of the 2003 6-Series, while the controversial ‘Bangle butt’ rear would be found on many later BMW models.