Skip to content
The Ultimate Driving Museum
  • About
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Contact
    • FAQ
    • Foundation Board
    • Foundation Staff
    • Our Foundation
    • Street Survival
  • Museum
    • Buy Tickets
    • Current Exhibit
    • Past Exhibits
      • 2022 – The Power of M
      • 2021 – BMW Z
      • 2020 – Genesis
      • 2019 – Passion
      • 2018 – The Icon
      • 2017 – Heroes of Bavaria
    • Museum Membership
    • Collection
    • Library & Archives
    • Gallery
      • Photo Gallery
      • Video Gallery
  • Events
    • Event Signup
  • News
    • Foundation News
    • Newsletter
  • Donate & Support
    • Donate
    • Museum Membership
    • Other Ways to Give
      • Planned Giving
      • M Platz Society
      • Founders’ Garden
      • Donate to the Library & Archives
      • Donate a Vehicle
    • Sponsorship
    • Ambassador Program
      • Ambassador Contact List
      • Ambassador’s Tool-kit
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Volunteer Time Clock
  • Shop
The Ultimate Driving Museum
  • About
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Contact
    • FAQ
    • Foundation Board
    • Foundation Staff
    • Our Foundation
    • Street Survival
  • Museum
    • Buy Tickets
    • Current Exhibit
    • Past Exhibits
      • 2022 – The Power of M
      • 2021 – BMW Z
      • 2020 – Genesis
      • 2019 – Passion
      • 2018 – The Icon
      • 2017 – Heroes of Bavaria
    • Museum Membership
    • Collection
    • Library & Archives
    • Gallery
      • Photo Gallery
      • Video Gallery
  • Events
    • Event Signup
  • News
    • Foundation News
    • Newsletter
  • Donate & Support
    • Donate
    • Museum Membership
    • Other Ways to Give
      • Planned Giving
      • M Platz Society
      • Founders’ Garden
      • Donate to the Library & Archives
      • Donate a Vehicle
    • Sponsorship
    • Ambassador Program
      • Ambassador Contact List
      • Ambassador’s Tool-kit
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Volunteer Time Clock
  • Shop

2001 Z3: BMW of North America

2001 BMW E36/7 Z3 3.0i roadster #LJ56305

Engine: 2,979cc M54 inline six-cylinder

Curb weight: 2,910 pounds

Build date: 2001

Color: Oxford Green II metallic

Owner: BMW of North America

Location: Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey (since 2000)

For the 2001 model year, BMW introduced its most powerful series-production Z3 yet: the Z3 3.0i. Under its hood was the new M54 six-cylinder engine, with Double VANOS variable valve timing and drive-by-wire throttle operation. With 225 horsepower, the 3.0-liter M54 was highly responsive, and its lightweight internals allowed it to rev freely to redline.
Alongside the Z3 3.0i, BMW offered the more affordable Z3 2.5i, with a still-zippy 184 horsepower from a 2.5-liter M54 engine. Both M54-powered Z3s were offered with a five-speed manual or automatic transmission, and both benefitted from the 2.6-inch wider rear wheel tracks and correspondingly wider rear wheels and rear fenders that were part of the 1997 upgrade package. The Z3 3.0i got larger brakes, and staggered-size 17-inch wheels that gave the car an aggressive appearance, particularly with Sport Package’s two-piece cross-spoke wheels.
Z3 3.0i production began in September 1999, and the Oxford Green car seen here, #LJ56305, was built in October 2000. It was used as a test and reference car by the engineering team, then displayed at Roadster Homecoming. The model proved popular: By the time its run ended in June 2002, BMW Manufacturing had turned out 18,787 of these quick Z3 3.0i roadsters.

Hours

Mon - Fri: 9AM — 5PM
Sat: 10AM — 4PM
Sun: CLOSED
Holiday hours listed here.

Contact

T: 864-329-1919
F: 864-879-2128
info@bmwccafoundation.org

Support

Donate

Membership

Ambassador Program

Ambassadors

Volunteer

Volunteer Time Clock

Automotive Museum Guide Featured Museum

© 2023 The Ultimate Driving Museum