- 2000 BMW Z3 M
- 3.2L I6 S52
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- Imola Red Exterior
- Imola Red Interior
- Hardtop Convertible
- Current Owner Reports Coilover Suspension
BMW has a knack for designing stunning roadsters in the past. The timeless 507 is one of the best examples. But in the early 2000s, a new icon was born: the BMW Z3. Our featured car goes one step further, being born into the M series—a line of cars that stands for the ultimate in BMW’s performance. In addition to having good looks, the 2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster borrowed the potent S52 powerplant and much-lauded suspension from the E36 M3. These changes made the Z3 M a force to be reckoned with on track and on the road. With about 68,000 miles on the clock, this red-on-red example sees a few choice modifications to further enhance the recipe of one of BMW’s most capable M roadsters.
Exterior and Interior
The BMW Z3's design is now considered timeless. Its long hood and short deck channel the company's convertibles of old. The car’s paint code, Imola Red, is a striking shade that has been featured on many of BMW’s most loved M performance cars in the past. A contrasting hardtop roof is installed, adding comfort and security to the package. The Z3 M sits on M Parallel wheels, a classic design from the Bavarian company’s ’90s and early ’00s lineup. This 2000 BMW Z3 M features an Imola Red and black interior that perfectly complements the exterior. The roadster appears to include an upgraded sound system. Additional VDO gauges are found in the center console, including a clock, voltmeter, and oil temperature gauge.
Engine
Under the hood lies BMW’s famed S52 engine—the “S” engine code is reserved for the marque’s most special M division engines. This naturally aspirated inline-six features a displacement of 3.2 liters and channels its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. While the Z3 was known for its cornering prowess, that’s further enhanced with the owner reporting that coilover suspension has been installed.
Few vehicles embody the spirit of late-1990s BMW performance quite like the Z3 M Roadster. Developed by BMW M to bring genuine sports car dynamics to the compact Z3 platform, the M Roadster combined classic rear-wheel-drive handling with the legendary S52 inline-six engine and a standard manual transmission. This 1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster shows approximately 35,878 miles and stands out thanks to its desirable Dinan performance upgrades, including a high-flow cold air intake, high-flow throttle body, engine software tune, and front strut tower brace. Finished in Cosmos Black Metallic over a Black interior, this low-mileage example offers a compelling blend of open-top driving enjoyment, analog BMW M performance, and period-correct Dinan enhancements from one of BMW’s most respected aftermarket tuning specialists.
Made between 1995 and 2002, the BMW Z3 was a two-door, two-seat compact sports car that was intended to open up BMW’s appeal to a broader, younger audience. It offered many of BMW’s driving and luxury attributes in a compact and more urban-friendly package. Plus, the Z3 was BMW’s first model to be solely manufactured outside Germany, with all examples coming to life at the company’s plant in Greer, South Carolina. The Z3 even had an outing as a Bond car, featuring in 1995’s Goldeneye where Pierce Brosnan briefly drives it. Now, the Z3 is attaining modern classic status and we have one up for grabs. It’s a 2000 BMW Z3 2.3 from Sebastian, Florida, with over 61,000 miles on the clock. It’s also a reportedly all-stock car.
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