The BMW Z3 M Coupe was the top of the line variant for the E36/8 Z3 Coupe. Introduced for 1999, the M Coupe featured a 3.2L inline six engine. Initially, the M Coupe was fitted with BMW's S50 engine (S52 in North America), but in late 2001, BMW fitted their updated, and more powerful S54 inline six engine. Regardless of engine, the Z3 M featured a 5 speed manual transmission that sent drive to the rear wheels. Built until 2002, the BMW Z3 M Coupe would eventually be replaced by the Z4 M Coupe in 2006.