Available for auction is this 2002 BMW E36/7 Z3 M Roadster finished in Titanium Silver Metallic over a black Nappa leather interior. Equipped with an S54 inline 6-cylinder engine borrowed from the E46 M3 along with a 5-speed manual transaxle and limited-slip differential, this 2002 Z3 M Roadster is reported to be one of only 643 examples produced for the final model year. This rare S54-equipped Roadster is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Connecticut showing approximately 43k miles on the odometer.
This M Roadster is finished in Titanium Silver Metallic with a power-retractable black soft top. The M roadster can be distinguished from the standard Z3 by its wider rear track, aerodynamic wing mirrors, redesigned front and rear bumpers, vented fenders, and quad-exit exhausts. The factory 17” Style 40 "Roadstar" wheels come dressed in Continental Extreme Contact tires. Additional photos are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
Inside, this BMW features a black Nappa leather interior highlighted by a pair of heated M sport seats, a leather-wrapped M-sport steering wheel, aluminum pedals, an M shift knob, and M-specific instrumentation with chrome gauge bezels. Other equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, power accessories, and a premium Harmon Kardon sound system.
For the final evolution of the Z3 M, a total of 1,544 examples were equipped with the updated S54 engine sourced from BMW’s E46 M3. This 3.2L inline 6-cylinder engine sends as much as 315 HP and 251 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a ZF 5-speed manual transaxle and factory limited-slip differential, allowing for a 0-60 time of approximately 5 seconds. Compared to the standard Z3, the M Roadster is equipped with a firmer suspension, thicker anti-roll bars, more robust semi-trailing arms, and a strengthened subframe. The CARFAX reports show 10 service records dating as far back as 2002, with the most recent being an inspection and oil service in December of 2021. Images of the undercarriage can be found in the gallery.
This sale will include a clean title. With its desirable S54 engine, this rare final-year M Roadster is just waiting to be enjoyed by a new owner.