Description

The BMW Z3 2.0 6cylinder engine is highly regarded for its inherent smoothness, appealing soundtrack, and reliable nature when properly maintained, offering a significant upgrade in refinement over the fourcylinder models. Engine CharacteristicsRefined Operation: As a straightsix, the engine (M52TU with dual VANOS) is known for its turbinelike, completely vibrationfree running and smooth, linear power delivery. This provides a much more sophisticated feel compared to the fourcylinder variants.Soundtrack: A major positive is the distinctive and desirable exhaust note and engine sound that is typical of a BMW sixcylinder, which adds significantly to the driving pleasure of an opentop sports car.Reliability: The M52TU engine is generally considered very robust and reliable, especially the versions with iron cylinder liners fitted to all USproduced Z3s (including those exported to the UK/EU). It also uses a durable timing chain, which is lowmaintenance.Usable Performance: While not a powerhouse like the larger 2.8 or M models, it offers plenty of muscle and good ingear acceleration for everyday use without having to constantly wring its neck. It produces around 148150 bhp and 140 ftlb of torque.Parts Availability: The engine shares many components with the widely available 3 Series (E36/E46), ensuring excellent spare parts availability from both new and secondhand sources.Fuel Efficiency: The dualVANOS system (variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust camshafts) helps optimize fuel consumption, making it relatively fuelefficient for a sixcylinder sports car. Driving ExperienceGreat Allrounder: It strikes a great balance between driving pleasure, performance, economy, and classic appeal, making it a very usable modern classic.Handling Balance: The added weight of the sixcylinder engine slightly changes the handling dynamics compared to the lighter fourcylinder, but the car is still praised for its positive steering, good roadholding, and predictable handling, aided by standard traction control systems.Curb Appeal: The sixcylinder models often came with the wider rear wheel arches as standard (postfacelift), which gives the car a more muscular, balanced, and desirable look.8 Owners from new1 X Keys Service History ( 9 Services ) MOT Due 27/06/2026 Finance available18+ Subject to status tradeins welcome subject to inspection Please call before traveling to check availability& avoid disappointment