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BMW Z3 E36/7 – E36/8 (1996 to 2002)
The BMW Z3 E36/7 – E36/8 was built from 1996 to 2002. Choose your engine: each page gives the engine, the output and what to know for servicing.
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Engines
1.8: M43B18, 116 hp (85 kW), 1996 to 1999 1.9: M44B19, 140 hp (103 kW), 1996 to 1999 1.9i: M43B19, 118 hp (87 kW), 1999 to 2002 2.0: M52B20, 150 hp (110 kW), 1999 to 2000 2.2i: M54B22, 170 hp (125 kW), 2000 to 2002 2.8: M52B28, 193 hp (142 kW), 1997 to 2000 3.0i: M54B30, 231 hp (170 kW), 2000 to 2002 M Roadster: S50B32, 321 hp (236 kW), 1997 to 2000 M Roadster: S54B32, 325 hp (239 kW), 2001 to 2002
Maintenance
Service interval indicator: the display alternates between “Oil Service” and “Inspection” according to mileage and fuel use. On a car of this age, change the oil at least once a year. Brake fluid every 2 years.