BMW E36 Z3 M Coupe
£60,000
£60,000
BMW E36 Z3 M Coupe

The BMW M Coupe had a lot to live up too. Conceived by five clandestine engineers working under the cover of night, they conspired to build a no-holds-barred return to the enthusiast-focused philosophy upon which BMW built its reputation.

History File

  • Year of Production: 05/01/2002
  • Engine Capacity: 3246cc
  • Titan Silver Exterior
  • Schwarz Leather Interior
  • Full Service History
  • 54,500 Miles
  • Manual
  • Petrol

Full Specification:

  • BMW Z3 M Coupe
  • S54 Engine
  • Date of Production: 05/01/2002
  • Date of First Registration: 18/03/2002
  • Full Service History
  • 4 Previous Owners
  • 54,500 Miles
  • Titan Silver Metallic Exterior
  • Schwarz Leather Seats
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Velour Floor Mats
  • Glass Roof
  • M Sport Steering Wheel
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dynamic Stability Control
  • BMW Business RDS Radio
  • Limited Slip Differential
  • Harman Kardon Hi-Fi System
  • 6-CD Changer
  • Front Air Bags
  • Heated Door Mirrors
  • Heated Door Locks
  • Headlight Adjust
  • Smoker Package
  • BMW Alarm/Immobiliser
  • Headlight Cleaning System
  • Battery Master Switch

With monster tyres and oversized arches, the styling was far from discreet. The concept was all about fusing the relatively conventional sportscar design of the standard Z3 roadster, with Sumo wrestler levels of aggression and superior torsional strength that only a tin top provides. This was a return to proper old-school sports cars that demanded the driver’s full attention.

February 2001 saw the only major facelift to the Z3 M Coupe with a mere 165 right hand drive examples receiving the more refined and powerful 325 BHP S54 engine.

New electronics enabled the engineers at M to introduce Dynamic Stability Control, allowing the facelifted coupe to further manage and exploit the increase in power.

Grey instrument dials, additional colour options, a larger rear-view mirror, updated badges and chrome trim also helped separate this facelift model from its predecessor.

Now on its fifth owner, this low mileage and very rare Titansilber Z3 M Coupe has covered a mere 54,500 miles from new.

The car is supported with a document file showing decades of MOT certificates, service invoices and service history.

Having been a beloved member of the family for many years it is time this sleek example finds a new home.

Before the keys are handed to the new owner, the Z3M will pass through our workshop for the following work: Inspection II Service, replace brake fluid, replace coolant, carry out air-conditioning service and charge, replace rear tyres, replace shock top mounts.

In addition to carrying out these repairs, the vehicle will undergo the Hero Motor Company future-proofing programme, with all cavities and underside bodywork given a thorough decontamination and final application of clear cavity wax to ensure the bodywork is protected.

Our Thoughts

In 1998 this was the car for those who found the M3 too soft, too understated, and the M roadster too fragile. Still beloved by many of M’s senior engineers today, there is no getting away from the fact this particular masterpiece from Munich had earned a fearsome reputation among fans of the E46 M3, with the S54 variant providing an impressive power to weight improvement in the lighter Z3 M Coupe.

BMW E36 Z3 M Coupe
£60,000
£60,000
BMW E36 Z3 M Coupe