Several things can be said about the BMW Z3 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

BMW Z3 Engine Specs

The restyled Z3 M Coupe is equipped with a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Z3 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2000 Z3 is a traditional Siemens DME MS, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.50 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The Z3 is 159.40 inches long, 68.50 inches wide, and 50.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,370. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 2000 Z3 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

In 1999 and 2000 the Z3 M Coupe was availble in the exterior colors of Alpine White, Apricot Metallic, Atlanta Blue Metallic , Bright Red, Cosmos Black Metallic, Dakar Yellow, Impala Brown Metallic, Jet Black, Neon Yellow, Oxford Green Metallic, Siena Red Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, and Topaz Blue Metallic.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the BMW Z3 M Coupe sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a Z3.

Tags: 2-Door, BMW Z3, Coupe, M Coupe, United States market

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