BMW M5-Powered Z3 M Coupe Looking For A New Owner

Khodrocar - The world is patiently waiting for the premiere of the new BMW Z4, which is shaping up to be a remarkable return into the niche roadster segment for the Bavarian brand. But long before the new vehicle, the Z3 was BMW’s two-seat attraction in the mid-1990s.

In 1997, the model received a hot M version, which had the 3.2-liter straight-six engine of the M3 of the same era. It was a nice and fast car, but, you know, there’s always room for improvement. This is probably what a guy in the United Kingdom has thought when buying his Z3M Coupe a couple of years ago, as he's decided to put a monstrous M5-sourced 5.0-liter V8 under the hood.

This car is now for sale and is listed on eBay. It’s a really unique mashup, as it retains the original body of the Z3M Coupe, but features 400 horsepower (298 kilowatts) and a number of performance improvements. The V8 engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox (the standard Z3M Coupe has a five-speed ‘box) and the coupe has also gained adjustable coil overs, AP pro-series brakes on both axles, custom engine and gearbox mounts, and almost new Michelin tires on all four corners.