[Tak555]

Hello M-Coupe aficianados!

So, while at a local bimmer shop, I happened across a great looking M-Coupe. In speaking with some people, it was brought to my attention that the 2000-2001 models came with the S54

Were there any other changes during those model years...?

Thanks!

[Dan I]

S54s came with 3.15 diff ratios...S52 models had a 3.71. I think that might be it.

[M Coupe]

2002's had the S54 as well.

[Itsablurr]

Originally Posted by Dan I

S54s came with 3.15 diff ratios...S52 models had a 3.71. I think that might be it.

The '01 and '02 S54 Roadsters and Coupes came with a 3.15 LSD

The '98 - '00 S52 Roadsters and Coupes came with a 3.23 LSD


Other differences are gray faced gauges, curved face ///M badges on the exterior instead of flat, shadow chrome wheels instead of bright silver, I believe suspension may have been tweaked slightly as well.

Additional colors unique to S54 cars were Phoenix Yellow, Silver Gray, and Laguna Seca Blue.


The S54 cars (especially the Coupes) are quite rare, with only 690 Coupes originally delivered in the states. Lots of good literature over the past year or so in the many BMW publications speaking to the outlook on their collectibility and place in the classic BMW pecking order.

[CaliAgents1688]

Originally Posted by Itsablurr

The '01 and '02 S54 Roadsters and Coupes came with a 3.15 LSD

The '98 - '00 S52 Roadsters and Coupes came with a 3.23 LSD


Other differences are gray faced gauges, curved face ///M badges on the exterior instead of flat, shadow chrome wheels instead of bright silver, I believe suspension may have been tweaked slightly as well.

Additional colors unique to S54 cars were Phoenix Yellow, Silver Gray, and Laguna Seca Blue.


The S54 cars (especially the Coupes) are quite rare, with only 690 Coupes originally delivered in the states. Lots of good literature over the past year or so in the many BMW publications speaking to the outlook on their collectibility and place in the classic BMW pecking order.

Late model '00 and all '01 and '02 cars had chrome slats in the kidneys to also set themselves apart. In addition they had the auto-dimming rearview mirror with chrome-trim that the early models lacked.

Engine aside, the S54 powered MZ3s have the major advantage of being equipped with the later and more advanced DSC traction control and TPS Tire Pressure Monitoring systems. Furthermore, the S54 cars supposedly have more welds in the rear floor-pan area but this hasn't been confirmed 100%.

There are other minor differences as well between the models/years.

S54 specific colors were: Steel Gray (although there are a handful of 2000 my Z3s floating around with this color), LSB, Phoenix, and Sapphire Black.

[p///Mp]

grey gauges on 01/02 vs black

01/02 had tem gauge vs volt gage

changed position of electric top button

dct as noted

mirror as noted

s54 is biggest!

[321bmz]

S54 hasn´t LSD

S54 hasn´t write "MCoupe" in any place, as rpm watch or door cover strip

S54 has rear pipes shortest

S54 wheels color is chrome shadow (darker)

[RaceCarDriver]

I love my 2001 S54 M Coupe. Buy one if you can. They only made 678 Z3M Coupes with the S54

I did a few videos of mine on my YouTube Channel. I also recently reviewed a 2001 M Roadster (S54). That was great as well.

here are the links:

M Coupe - 7 Reasons to Buy

BMW M Coupe - 7 Reasons to Buy - YouTube

M Coupe vs BMW M2

BMW M2 vs BMW Z3 M coupe (S54) Comparison Test - New School M Car vs Old School M Car - Part 1 - YouTube

M Roadster Review

BMW M Roadster Review - S54 - YouTube

website with more videos

http://www.glennscarcollection.com/

let me know if you have any questions about the car.

Glenn