2002 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-$46635

Notes: Seven years after its inception, the BMW Z3 & M coupes and roadster entered 2002 with no significant changes. This was the final season for these models: the 2003 Z4 roadster was coming. During the 2003 year, however, no coupe or M variants of the Z4 were available. The new model offered much-improved ergonomics, sturdier suspension, but its styling was far less retro, and far more controversial.

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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