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  • Definitive date for intro of S54?

    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.

  • #2
    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...tor=S54&arch=0
    S50 - '99 Estoril/Estoril-Black
    Mods - KW 3 Coilovers, H&R ARBs, Raid steering wheel, Wiechers Sport half-rollcage & strut brace, Simota CAI, Powerflex front and beam bushes, Beyern Mesh 18".

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    • #3
      well mines sept 2001
      Ex 2001 S54
      New cars:
      Lotus Carlton
      350Z

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      • #4
        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?
        S54 M Coupe
        D5 Alpina Touring

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Howiez View Post
          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.
          Strongstrut CL front brace-Yellowstuff pads/Castrol SRF race brake fluid-Rogue top mounts/Rear support bushes-H&R ARBs-Whiteline droplinks-Bilstein Sport shockers-H&R Springs-Black Halo Angel Eye headlight units-Sachs lightweight flywheel/matching clutch-Supersprint exhaust/race catalysers-BBS RSGTs with Falkens-K&N High Flow Air Filter-Recaro Pole Position seats - Exdos mod - ACS flippers

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          • #6
            I did, but never mind
            S54 M Coupe
            D5 Alpina Touring

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            • #7
              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.
              2002 phoenix yellow. "V3RY M" lives on, but on another beast.

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              • #8
                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.
                S54 M Coupe
                D5 Alpina Touring

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Howiez View Post
                  I did, but never mind
                  Here you go

                  http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showth...uction+numbers
                  Strongstrut CL front brace-Yellowstuff pads/Castrol SRF race brake fluid-Rogue top mounts/Rear support bushes-H&R ARBs-Whiteline droplinks-Bilstein Sport shockers-H&R Springs-Black Halo Angel Eye headlight units-Sachs lightweight flywheel/matching clutch-Supersprint exhaust/race catalysers-BBS RSGTs with Falkens-K&N High Flow Air Filter-Recaro Pole Position seats - Exdos mod - ACS flippers

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                  • #10
                    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.
                    S54: Sapphire Black

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                    • #11
                      I think the build dates may show earlier than April 2001 but I don't think any were registered until 04/01?

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                      • #12
                        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

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by guido View Post
                          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.

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                          • #14
                            some production number details here :- http://www.bmwz3coupe.com/storia.asp?index=1

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