What a neat car for the first z series production vehicle from bm.
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.
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 is more bmw achieved a superb degree of high speed damping without making the car hard over slower abrasions.
It is one of the first bmws to use a multi link rear suspension.
The z1 is unique for its plastic body panels and vertically sliding doors which drop into the door sills.
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 new bmw z4 made its european debut at the 2018 paris motor show and is the latest in a long line of z cars dating back to the 1980s.