The Z3 was produced between dicember 1994 and july 2002. Several engines were available. The major change happened in 1999 when BMW decided to launch a restyling of the Z3. You will find here all the information of each model, before and after the restyling.
Mk2: from 07/1999 to 07/2002 (end of production)
In june 1999, the mk2 Z3 arrives. This major design change includes exterior (rear part, chrome ringed headlights) and interior (center console) modifications, as well as some mechanical and safety improvements. Those safety improvements give a modern touch to the Z3: a wider rear axle for improved stability, a three layer hood for better sound and temperature insulation, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)...
Enginewise, the range is now wider with the 1.9i, 2.0i, 2.2i, 2.5i (only USA), 2.8i (only until it was replaced by the 3.0i), 3.0i and 3.2 M S54 that will now have 325hp (315hp in USA).
In june 1999, the mk2 Z3 arrives. This major design change includes exterior (rear part, chrome ringed headlights) and interior (center console) modifications, as well as some mechanical and safety improvements. Those safety improvements give a modern touch to the Z3: a wider rear axle for improved stability, a three layer hood for better sound and temperature insulation, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)...
Enginewise, the range is now wider with the 1.9i, 2.0i, 2.2i, 2.5i (only USA), 2.8i (only until it was replaced by the 3.0i), 3.0i and 3.2 M S54 that will now have 325hp (315hp in USA).
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1999:In May 1999, the 4 cylinder 1.9 with 118hp and the straight-6 2.0i with 150cv replace the 1.8 (115cv) and 1.9 (140cv) that become no longer available. For some reason, even if the 3.0i engine was largely used in other BMW cars, BMW decides to keep offering the 2.8i engine in the mk2 body for 1 year. (6/1999 to 6/2000). At the beginning of 2000, the 3.0i starts its production, and will gradually replace the 2.8 mk2. In USA, the 2.8 mk2 was sold under the name 2.5i, and developped 184hp.
Z3 Roadster 1.9i - M43 TU (Technical upgrade) B18 - E36/7  |
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Capacity : 1 895 cm3 Cylinders / valves : 4 / 8 Power : 87 kW (118 hp) - 5 500 rpm Torque : 180 Nm - 3900 rpm Top speed : 197 km/h Body : Roadster only Production : 06/1999 - 2002 mk2 The top of the engine is made of plastic |
Equipment: In addition to the 1.9 mk1, the mk2 had some more standard equipemnt such as the ASC+t. The hood is now 3 layered, but the electric hood is still an extra, such as AC, sport seats, heated seats, and all the other. |
Z3 Roadster 2.0i - M52 TU (Technical upgrade) B20 - E36/7  |
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Capacity : 1 991 cm3 Cylinder / valves : 6 / 24 Power : 110 kW (150 hp) - 5 500 rpm Power : 190 Nm - 3500 rpm Top speed : 210 km/h Body : Roadster only Production : 06/1999 - 2000 mk2 It replaces the 1.9 140hp, and is now 6 cilinders |
Equipment: On top of the 1.9 mk2, the 2.0 has the 16" alloy wheels as standard. |
| Z3 Roadster 2.8i / 2.5i (USA) - M52 TU (Technical upgrade) B28 - E36/7 |
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Capacity : 2 793 cm3 Cylinders / valves : 6 / 24 Power : 141 kW (192 hp) - 5600 rpm Torque : 280Nm - 3500 rpm Top speed : 223 km/h Body : 2.8i mk1 and 2.8 mk2, Roadster only Production : 06/1999 - 04/2000 early mk 2 Doble vanos. This engine will be used later on the Z4 2.5i |
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1999: As of 06/1999, the M roadster and Coupe also suffer changes. Even if the engine remains the same (3.2 321hp), it is now a kind of mk2 / restyling version. As such, it also gets all the improvements of the mk2, i.e. the 3 layered hood, the new headlights with the chrome rings inside it, among other. However the back of the cars keeps the mk1 shape on the roadster. The Coupe also get those changes.
Z3 M Roadster 3.2 (Post) - S50 B32 - E36/7  |
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Capacity : 3 201 cm3 Cylinders / valves : 6 / 24 Power : 236 kW (321 hp) - 7400 rpm Torque : 350Nm - 3250 rpm Top speed : 250 km/h Body : Roadster and Coupe Production : mk22 (06/1999 to 02/2001) |
Equipment: The equipment is the same as the mk1 M Roadster and COupe, with some minor improvements such as the 3 layer hood, chrome ring headlights, etc. The engine is the same as the mk1 M, which only changed in 2001 with the S54 model. |
Z3 M Coupé 3.2 (Post) - S50 B32 - E36/8  |
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Capacity : 3 201 cm3 Cylinders / valves : 6 / 24 Power : 236 kW (321 hp) - 7400 rpm Torque : 350Nm - 3250 rpm Top speed : 250 km/h Body : Roadster and Coupe Production : mk22 (06/1999 to 02/2001) |
Equipment: The Mk2 M Coupe had roughly the same standanrd equipment as the Mk1 M Coupé, with available options such as sunroof, Harman Kardon sound system, etc. |
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2000: Two new engines arrive in the early 2000's. The 2.2i with 170hp and the 3.0i with 231hp, both being 6 cilinders engines that come from the 3 series E46. Those two engines, together with the 2.8, are still considered to date as the most reliable engines ever made by BMW. As a matter of fact, the 3.0i has won several prizes of best engine in its category. In the USA, the 2.2i was sold with the name 2.3i, with no mechanical differences.
Z3 Roadster 2.2i / 2.3i (USA) - M54 B22 - E36/7  |
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Capacity : 2 171 cm3 Cylinders / valves: 6 / 24 Power : 125 kW (170 hp) - 6 100 rpm Torque : 210 Nm - 3500 rpm Top speed : 224 km/h Body : Roadster only Production : 06/2000 - 06/2002 mk2 It becomes a step between the 2.0 and the coming 3.0i. |
Equipment: Same equipment as the 2.0i roadster: ASC+t, manual hood, 16" wheels, etc. As of 2001, the DSC will replace the ACS+t. Some extras: Tempomat, exterior chrome pack, Harman Kardon sound, CD changer, 17" wheels, Bord computer, white indicators, electric roof, etc. The sport edition special model had a lot of specific extras, you can view them here |
| Z3 Roadster 3.0i - M54 B30 - E36/7 |
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Capacity : 2 979 cm3 Cylinders / Valves: 6 / 24 Power : 170 kW (231 hp) - 6 100 rpm Torque : 300 Nm - 3500 rpm Top speed : 238 km/h Body : First Roadster then Coupe Production : 06/2000 - 06/2002 mk2 A very good alternative to the M, it is gradually becoming difficult to find a good one. |
Equipment: Same standard equipment as the 2.2i roadster: ASC+t, manual hood, 16" wheels, etc. As of 2001, the DSC will replace the ACS+t. Some extras: Tempomat, exterior chrome pack, Harman Kardon sound, CD changer, 17" wheels, Bord computer, white indicators, electric roof, etc. The sport edition special model had a lot of specific extras, you can view them here |
Z3 Coupé 3.0i - M54 B30 - E36/8 |
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Capacity : 2 979 cm3 Cylinders / Valves: 6 / 24 Power : 170 kW (231 hp) - 6 100 rpm Torque : 300 Nm - 3500 rpm Top speed : 238 km/h Body : First Roadster then Coupe Production : 06/2000 - 06/2002 mk2 A very good alternative to the M, it is gradually becoming difficult to find a good one. |
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2001: As the production of the Z3 was about to come to an end, the M division decides to launch, early 2001, an upgrade of the M model, shoving the engine from the M3 E46, known as S54, under the hood. Due to the chassis limitations and the lenght of the exhaust, the new model will be limited to 325hp (originally 343hp in the M3). The result is a new sports car with a complete different engine from the S50. The S54 will be a very rare model, with very few units produced and sold (production data here). The production will stop only a year later, in july 2002, to make room for the Z4 in 2003.
| Z3 M Roadster 3.2 "S54" - S54 B32 - E36/7 |
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Capaciy : 3 246 cm3 Cylinders / Valves: 6 / 24 Power : 239 kW (325 hp) - 7400 rpm Torque : 350Nm a 4900 rpm Top speed : 250 km/h Body : Roadster and Coupé Production : Mk2 (02/2001 - 06/2002) Production numbers here |
Equipment: Aside from having a complete different engine from the S50, it also has more standard equipment: DSC III, better brakes, light gray dashboard, Chrome-shadow wheel paint, AC, electric roof, etc. Optionally, the owner could also spec the usual extras: Tempomat, exterior chrome pack, Harman Kardon sound, CD changer, etc. |
| Z3 M Coupé 3.2 "S54" - S54 B32 - E36/8 |
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Capaciy : 3 246 cm3 Cylinders / Valves: 6 / 24 Power : 239 kW (325 hp) - 7400 rpm Torque : 350Nm a 4900 rpm Top speed : 250 km/h Body : Roadster and Coupé Production : Mk2 (02/2001 - 06/2002) Production numbers here |
Equipment: Aside from having a complete different engine from the S50, it also has more standard equipment: DSC III, better brakes, light gray dashboard, Chrome-shadow wheel paint, AC, etc. Optionally, the owner could also spec the usual extras: Glass roof, tempomat, exterior chrome pack, Harman Kardon sound, CD changer, etc. |