BMW Z1 25th Anniversary Celebration to Be Held at BMW Museum
The BMW Z1 enjoyed a limited production of about 8,000 units from 1989-1991, but was originally built as a concept by BMW Technik GmbH.
This year will mark the 25th anniversary of when the BMW Z1 was first introduced, and to celebrate the mark the BMW Museum will host a special gathering on June 8th. Initially, the German automaker had no plans on producing the Z1 but apparently it was just too good to not be sold. The stylish convertible had some revolutionary innovations in automotive engineering for its time including a monocoque chassis, electronically-retracting doors, and a plastic body. Even more impressive was the fact that the body could be changed in an hour with nothing more than a screwdriver.
It was powered by a 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine with 168-hp, mated to a five-speed transmission.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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