BMW Z3 M Roadster (E36)

The roadster was the standard body of the BMW Z3 M. Out of 15,322 units built, more than 70 % of all Z3 M automobiles built were roadsters. The distinguishing features on the exterior included an exhaust system with four tailpipes manufactured from polished stainless steel and an overall more sporty appearance to the bodywork created by a variety of different details. Some visual and technical changes were carried out in April 1999 such as a roof with improved insulation, chrome bars for the kidney-shaped grille and chrome headlamp frames. After production of the S50 engine to power the M Roadster was brought to an end in July 2000, sales began with the new S54 engine in March 2001. The visual appearance of the new models was difficult to identify. Only the M logos at the rear and on the side were a little more sculptural and the instruments in the interior had a grey background rather than black.