22,614 Original Miles
Manual Transmission
3.2L Inline 6
240 hp @ 6000 RPM*
236 lb/ft torque @ 3800 RPM*
Capable 0-60 MPH: 5.5 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph
*Base Price in 1998: $42,200
*Seller Asking:
$19,900
Fast Facts:
- The Z3 M debuted with 3.2L inline 6 (S52) from the E36 M3
- 2001+ models received a the S54 engine from the E46 M3. While it was more powerful, it was a very different animal from the S52 in the older cars
- With its unique individual throttle body setup, the S54 provided an increase of 75 horsepower over the S52 – yet it wasn’t quite as noticeable to the average buyer. There was only a modest increase in torque (12 ft lbs), and peak torque arrived over 1000 RPM later (4900 RPM versus 3800 RPM). Since horsepower doesn’t peak until a whopping 7400 RPM in the S54, both the old and new car feel similar around town, especially since the new one came with a (slightly) reduced final drive ratio. The power difference isn’t felt until higher up in the RPMs
- BMW engineer Burkhard Göschel wanted to increase the rigidity of the roadster by making it into a fixed roof Coupe. The M Coupe almost didn’t make production, had Göschel’s team not convinced the Board of Directors to give it the green light
- Göschel convinced the Board, saying an M coupe would be cost effective. This was done by ensuring the Coupe shared the interior, doors, fenders, hood, and bumper from the roadster
Key Model Year Changes:
- First year of the M Roadster
- Unlike the rest of the Z3 range, the Z3M did not receive cosmetic changes during the facelift in 2000
- Significant changes didn’t occur until 2001, where it receives the S54 engine from the E46 M3
- There are many changes in 2001, most notably a 3.15 differential (replaces the 3.23 diff of the ’00 model), grey faced gauges (vs black), tire pressure monitoring, Dynamic stability control replaces Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T), and more
Seller Notes:
- 22k original miles
- Rare Ascot Green Metallic
- Never driven in weather
- Never stored out doors
- Immaculately cared for
- Location: Queen Creek, Arizona – (more photos below)
- Update: ad is no longer available (sold)
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*SAE rated from factory. May not reflect current output.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
Mileage Disclaimer: NOC has not confirmed if the mileage stated by the seller is true and accurate. It is up to the buyer to verify these claims. Vehicle history reports, service records stating mileage, and even inspections of odometer tampering are recommended.
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