TheSmokingTire – Modified BMW Z3M Coupe S54 – Video

 

TheSmokingTire has already reviewed the first-generation Z3M Coupe with the S52, 240 HP engine, and found it to be great. But the real prize is the 2001 Z3M Coupe with the 333 HP S54 Engine. This example is one of only 9 cars delivered to the US in Laguna Seca Blue, and features some choice mods to really bring out the soundtrack, feedback and driver involvement.

Note: Different sources claim different HP ratings for this year Z3M but they are all in the low 300HP range.

2001 BMW Z3M Coupe S54 Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$46,460 (base price: $45,940)

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 24-valve 6-in-line, iron block and aluminum head, Siemens MSS 54 engine-control system with port fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:198 cu in, 3246cc
POWER (SAE NET):315 bhp @ 7400 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET):251 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm

TRANSMISSION:5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 96.8 inLENGTH:158.5 in
Curb weight: 3121 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.3 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 20.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.2 sec @ 108 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 162 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 0.84 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17 mpg
C/D observed fuel economy: 20 mpg