2001 BMW Z3 & M
Body style(s): 2-door roadster, 2-door hatchback

Trim Levels: Z3 2.5, Z3 3.0, M [roadster]; 3.0, M [coupe]
MSRP range: $31945-$42700

Notes: In its sixth year, the Z3/M models, both roadster and breadbox runabout coupe, were becoming long in tooth. Complaints about cramped interior space, low-grade materials, and insecure handling at the edge of the car's performance envelope required attention. However, since the new Z3 replacement was still two years off, BMW elected to boost power for all engines for the 2001 model year. The 2.5L I6 gained 14 horsepower and was redesignated 2.5 (accurately reflecting the displacement), the 2.8L six was bumped to three liters even, and Motorsport's 3.2L I6 received stepless variable valve timing, boosting horsepower. Also, the Z3 models could be equipped with Steptronic manumatic transmission instead of the standard Getrag 5-speed manual.

Series: 1996-2002
Other series: none

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 front-engine, rear-wheel drive, unibody
2

2.5L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [Z3 2.5]
Bore x Stroke: 84.0x75.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 184bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 175lb-ft@3500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed manumatic
3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [Z3 3.0]
Bore x Stroke: 84.0x89.6mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 225bhp@5900rpm
Torque (SAE net): 214lb-ft@3500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed manumatic
3.2L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [M]
Bore x Stroke: 86.4x89.6mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 315bhp@7400rpm
Torque (SAE net): 259lb-ft@4900rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS


EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:		 Roadster
TWO-SEATER
96.3" (M: 96.8")
158.5"
66.6" (M: 68.5")
50.7" (M: 49.8")
55.6" (M: 56.0")
56.3" (M: 58.7")
 Coupe
TWO-SEATER
96.3" (M: 96.8")
158.5"
66.6" (M: 86.5")
50.4"
55.6" (M: 56.0")
56.3" (M: 58.7")
Curb weight: 2910lbs. 2943lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 47 cu ft.
5.0 cu ft.
13.5 gal.		 47 cu ft.
9.0 cu ft.
13.5 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension (f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:		 225/50-16 (Z3), 225/45-17f, 245/40-17r (Z3 coupe & M)
independent (McPherson struts, coil springs)/independent (semi-trailing arms, coil springs)
disc/disc
rack-and-pinion

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 19/26mpg (2.5), 19/27mpg (3.0), 19/26mpg (M)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 6.0sec. (3.0), 5.1sec. (M)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.91g (Z3 roadster), 0.89g (M), 0.87g (M coupe)
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 62.2mph (Z3 roadster), 65.3mph (M)

SEE ALSO: BMW 3-Series
COMPETITORS: Audi TT, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Porsche Boxster


BMW Z3 roadster.


BMW M roadster.


BMW Z3 coupe.


BMW M coupe.


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