BMW Z3 Horsepower & Torque (2002): How Much Power Does A Z3 Have?

The BMW Z3, produced from 1995 to 2002, was BMW's first mass-produced Z Series car and a standout two-seater sports car of its time.

By 2002, the Z3 offered a variety of engines, including a 2.5L six-cylinder producing 184 horsepower and a 3.0L inline-six delivering 225 horsepower with 214 lb-ft of torque, both paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The high-performance M models, introduced in 1998, featured the S54 engine in 2002, producing up to 315 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful Z3 variants.

All models utilized a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout for a classic sports car experience.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for the BMW Z3 lineup.

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2002 BMW Z3 Horsepower

The 2002 BMW Z3 offers a horsepower range from 184 hp with the 2.5L 6-cylinder engine to 315 hp with the 3.2L 6-cylinder engine. Torque output varies from 175 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine. The vehicle features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.