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BMW Z3's Twinsister the Z3
Coupe : E36/8
Back
to the family
BMW built a dynamic
performance coupe of unusual character for drivers similarly inclined.
Impressive body strength. Brawny performance. The Z3 coupe stands head and
beefy shoulders above the crowd. Classic analog gauges in a retro-modern
cockpit hearken back to its  glamorous
GT heritage . Manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, the M Coupe is
a Z3 with a high-performance suspension, larger wheels, bigger exhaust, and
the inline six-cylinder engine from the BMW M3 . The BMW Z3 M Coupe was
introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1996. Equipped with the
technology of the M3, the Z M Series has agility, safety, compactness and
awesome power in the stylish Z package. The 2001 BMW M Coupe and M Roadster
made their world debut at the Greater LA Auto Show These two cars had
previously won praise for their combination of unique style and lightening
quick responsiveness. Of particular note was their 240 horsepower, in-line six
cylinder engine, courtesy of BMW M. Starting
in 2001, that engine gave way to an all-new 3.2 liter in-line six with to an
even more thrilling 315. There's also a significant increase in torque, from
236 lb-ft. to a new peak of 251 lb.ft. The European M cars have the 321 hp
double VANOS engine.
BMW Z3 3.0i (from 2002) :
BMW-Z3-Back
The exciting new 2002 BMW Z3
3.0i Roadster sport coupe is an original design and performs like a high-class
performance vehicle. It is jammed with numerous comforts and conveniences, and
of course comes with the traditional BMW reputation as a symbol of status and
trustworthiness.Luxuries are plentiful in the BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe, starting with
a fully lined retractable soft top, fine leather seating, a handy keyless
entry system,power windows, power door locks, and dual power mirrors.
Air conditioning and a
premium anti-theft AM/FM stereo with CD player and ten speakers, cruise
control, and leatherette seating continue the list. For ambience and a breathe
of fresh air, there is a tilting power sunroof. Further
luxurious standards in the BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe include four-way adjustable power
seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and door panels, wood trim, and many
more items that make a big difference in the overall package.
Heated leather seats, heated
outside mirrors, and heated windshield washer jets come in a package for the
comfort and convenience of those living in colder climes.BMW builds each of
the Z3 3.0i Coupes with ABS brakes, halogen front fog lights, rollover bars,
limited slip differential, and traction control. Further safety standards
include a driver depowered air bag, passenger depowered air bag, and side
impact air bags.
Taking a look under the hood,
the BMW Z3 3.0i Roadster boasts a 3.0-litre, variable-timing DOHC, 24-valve
six-cylinder engine with an impressive 225 horsepower. Standard transmission
is a quick-shifting five-speed manual, with five-speed automatic
“Steptronic” transmission is also available.Some of the other
specifications listed are front and rear anti-rolls bars, gas-pressurized
strut-type front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension, and dynamic
stability control. As well, the BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe is equipped with
seventeen-inch alloys wheels with performance SBR tires.
| BMW
Z3 - 2.8 - COUPE Specifications |
| Engine
type |
2.8
DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| Bore
/ stroke : 3.31
in. x 3.31 in. |
Compression
ratio : 10.2:1 |
| Horsepower
|
193
bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque |
206
lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Wheels |
7
J x 16 cast alloy |
| Tires |
Michelin
Pilot HX radials, 225/50ZR-16 |
| Top
speed |
128
mph ( electronically limited ) |
| Acceleration,
0-60 mph, manual / auto |
6.3
seconds / 6.7 seconds |
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BMW
Z3 - 3.2 - M COUPE Specifications
|
| Engine
type : S50 , S52 or S54 |
3.2
DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| S50
Compression |
11.3
:1 |
Horsepower
S50 |
321
HP |
| S52
Compression |
10.5
:1 |
Horsepower
S52 |
250
HP (DIN) @ 6000 rpm |
| S54
Compression |
11.5
:1 |
Horsepower
S54 |
325
HP / USA 320HP |
| S50
Bore
/ stroke |
86.4
mm / 91.0 mm |
Displacement |
3201cc |
| S52
Bore
/ stroke |
86.4
mm / 89.6 mm |
Displacement |
3152cc |
| S54
Bore
/ stroke |
87.0
mm / 91.0 mm |
Displacement |
3246cc |
| S50 |
258
lb/ft of torque at 3,250 rpm |
| S52 |
236
lb/ft of @ 3800 rpm |
| S54 |
261
lb/ft of torque @ 4900 rpm |
| Wheels,
front : 7.5
J x 17 cast alloy |
Wheels,
rear : 9 J x 17 cast alloy |
| Tires,
front |
Michelin
Pilot HX radials, 225/45ZR-17 |
| Tires,
rear |
Michelin
Pilot HX radials, 245/40ZR-17 |
| Top
speed |
240
> 250 Km/h ( electronically limited ) |
| Acceleration,
0-60 mph |
5.1
seconds |
|
BMW
Z3 - 3.0 - COUPE Specifications
|
| Engine
type M54 |
3.0
DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| Horsepower
|
225
bhp @ 5900 rpm |
| Torque |
214
lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Tires,
front |
225/50R16Z |
Tires,
rear |
225/50R16Z |
| Top
speed |
128
mph (limited) |
| Acceleration,
0-60 mph : 5.9
sec |
Acceleration
0-100
mph: 17.1
sec |
September 2008 :
 
Z3 Coupe being found by Brian in a heated and carpeted garage , a remarkable Coming Home Story of a Z3 Coupe
- Alpine
white , 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe - 3.0 (M Package)
- 1
of 691 cars made that year
with only 3,542 miles on it when I got it in September 2008
- The
neat thing about this car is that I work for BMW Manufacturing Corp. in SC
( Where we made the Z3 Roadster & Coupe
1999-2002 ). I helped build this car back in 2002, and now I have brought
it back to its "Birth Place" here in Spartanburg, SC.
- It
was a one owner car who told me he only drove it on Sundays. He said it
was kept in his heated & carpeted garage. He also went on to tell me
that the car had never been rained on or ever touched snow while in
Kentucky.
- Some
of the upgrades include : Chrome gills, chrome tailpipe, chrome
dial/panel rings, and chrome pedals/footrest.
- The
car looks like it was just drove off the production line - The interior
and exterior are MINT condition.
- The
previous owner kept every piece of information he ever received on the
car. He even had the original "pick" ticket where he ordered
the car laminated along with the window sticker that came in the car
which showed the original sticker price, options, etc.
- He
had every manual, and every service record where he had it serviced at his
BMW dealership in Lexington the past 6 years. He gave me all
this information for me to keep.
- This
was an unbelievable find. It is just like the wish of finding the perfect
car that someone just drove to the store and church on Sundays! (That is
literally true in this case)
Brian
Winebrenner
Logistics
Systems Specialist
BMW
Manufacturing Co Spartanburg, SC
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