The BMW Z3 used in the movie Golden Eye was one of the first Bond cars made outside of Great Britain, and the first Bond film for Pierce Brosnan.

	First released in the summer of 1996, the BMW Z3 from Golden Eye had some of the most amazing features ever found on a Bond car.

The Z3  contains the standard bullet proofing, full SATNAV tracking equipment, satellite downlink capabilities, a rear parachute, all-points radar, a great sound system, and Stinger missiles!

Tracking Wade's plane

Q was especially proud of the Stinger missiles behind the headlights. "Good for unwinding after a rough day at the office", he said. 

Unfortunately, the Z3 played a very short role in the movie.

As one reviewer said, "One of the most disappointing things about Golden Eye is that apart from beautiful bodywork, the 2-seater convertible Roadster features little in the film. It's a real shame we don't see much of this baby in action, with it involved in high-speed chases. It doesn't even get wrecked!"

Pierce Brosnan received a BMW 850 CSI from BMW, for his promotion of the BMW Z3 in Golden Eye. Shortly, he was caught by the police doing 120 mph (190 kph). He was not given a speeding ticket, but instead interrogated about the bungee jump stunt in the movie!

Links

The Golden Eye web site has info on vehicles, locations, an image gallery and more. 

Golden Eye movie in DVD or video for the US. DVD, video, or widescreen video for the UK. Click here for the sound track. Press release from MGM/UA about the movie sound track. 

Click here for the Golden Eye audio book, or here for the paperback.

Bond Cars has info on the Z3 from Golden Eye.

The Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, is currently featuring three of Bond's automobiles on display until September 16th. The cars on display include the 1995 BMW Z3 Roadster from Golden Eye.