Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E36/7 – E36/8 · 2001–2002
BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7 – E36/8 · 325 hp (2001 to 2002)
The BMW Z3 M Roadster of the E36/7 – E36/8 generation uses the S54B32 petrol engine with 325 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 325 PS / 239 kW
- Displacement
- 3 246 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- S54B32
- Period covered
- 2001–2002
- 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
325 hp (239 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2001 to 2002.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. It replaces the 321 hp version built until 2000. The S54B32 engine is also fitted to: BMW Z4 (E85/E86), BMW M3 (E46).
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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 S54B32 petrol engine (3 246 cc), 325 hp (239 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Z3 M Roadster?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the S54B32 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026