Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E36/7 – E36/8 · 1997–2000
BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7 – E36/8 · 321 hp (1997 to 2000)
The BMW Z3 M Roadster of the E36/7 – E36/8 generation uses the S50B32 petrol engine with 321 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 321 PS / 236 kW
- Displacement
- 3 201 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- S50B32
- Period covered
- 1997–2000
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
321 hp (236 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1997 to 2000.
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In the range
It sits between the 3.0i (231 hp) and the M Roadster (325 hp). The S50B32 engine is also fitted to: BMW M3 (E36).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7 – E36/8?
The S50B32 petrol engine (3 201 cc), 321 hp (236 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Z3 M Roadster?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the S50B32 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026