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| BMW Z3 |
 | | There's quite a story behind the new Z3 BMW's roadster legacy dates back to 1929 and totals five open cars, the most recent being the (Euro-only) Z1, which was available from 1988 to 1991. |
 | | Though BMW engineers gave the Z3 a fixed steering-wheel position, they picked a comfortable setup; the relationship between the wheel, shifter, and pedals is hard to fault for enthusiastic motoring. |
 | | An open car like the Z3 presents designers with a formidable challenge: With no fixed roof to lend rigidity, the floorpan, door sills, and transmission tunnel in particular need to be hellaciously strong, otherwise substantial flex occurs. |
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