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littlee
07-11-2007, 09:04 AM
What's the definitive date for the introduction of the S54? I've seen year 2000 Coupes for sale claiming 325bhp, Munich Legends says February 2001, Parkers from March 2001, a Wikipedia entry states October 2001 (but can't trust wikis).

Thanks.
MrMicko
07-11-2007, 09:21 AM
Realoem (bmw TIS) tells us the first s54 was made in march 2000. Must be some pre production models.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?vin=&kind=P&series=Z3&body=Cou&model=Z3+M&zone=ECE&prod=20000300&motor=S54&arch=0
MGR
07-11-2007, 11:04 AM
well mines sept 2001
Howiez
07-11-2007, 02:49 PM
As there are only a smalll number of S54's made (117 in RHD, I believe), has anyone worked out how to establish the production number within the total run (eg Sept 2001 would be early on in the run)? It would be good to know for future refernec possibly?
coupe fan
08-11-2007, 12:04 AM
As there are only a smalll number of S54's made (117 in RHD, I believe), has anyone worked out how to establish the production number within the total run (eg Sept 2001 would be early on in the run)? It would be good to know for future refernec possibly?

This has been well covered in the past. Do a search.
Howiez
08-11-2007, 03:09 PM
I did, but never mind
steve1
08-11-2007, 06:12 PM
According to the BMW Registry, the production of the S54 begun 02/01 and finished 05/02.
There were 168 made in RHD.
Hope this helps.

Steve.
Howiez
08-11-2007, 06:42 PM
Cheers, I have one and just wondered if it's possible to establish what number that is within the run ie if it's May 2001, does that make it number 30 out of 168 etc? Not aware there's anything you can work out from the chassis number, unless I suppose you contact BMW.
coupe fan
08-11-2007, 06:58 PM
I did, but never mind

Here you go

http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2534&highlight=production+numbers
HAN50N
03-06-2008, 05:58 PM
I am not sure if this has been covered before (couldn't really see any thing on it) But i was looking on http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do for some parts and then i started to look into when my car was built and it looks like you can see the build dates in relation to Chassis No:

168 Cars Total - S54 LHD:

Build Date - 03/2000 - Poss Pre Prod
Build Date - 04/2000 - Poss Pre Prod
Build Date - 08/2000 - Poss Pre Prod

Chassis LC69000 - LC69082 - Build Date - (09/2000 - 09/2001) - 83 Cars
Chassis LC69200 - LC69281 - Build Date (10/2001 - 04/2002) - 82 Cars

I'm sure you could do the same for the S50 cars as well.
c_w
03-06-2008, 08:25 PM
I think the build dates may show earlier than April 2001 but I don't think any were registered until 04/01?
guido
02-06-2010, 11:20 PM
Ok, not an MC but there's a late 2003 model S54 Roadster on PH.
I haven't seen one of that age before...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1719564.htm
indy
02-06-2010, 11:33 PM
Ok, not an MC but there's a late 2003 model S54 Roadster on PH.
I haven't seen one of that age before...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1719564.htm

just date of registration though isnt it? not build date?
get the vin and you can check production date on that.
dave p
03-06-2010, 06:39 PM
some production number details here :- http://www.bmwz3coupe.com/storia.asp?index=1