The life of this atypical model was ephemeral. Launched in autumn 1998, the high-performance variant of the unusual Z3 Coupe ceased two years later. The 6-cylinder 3.2-liter 321 hp engine was shared with the M3. This M can be distinguished from the Z3 3.0, also reproduced by Minichamps, thanks to its wheel rims and the specific side vents.