What is zhp

Enthusiasts go nuts of the ZHP package and would do anything to get our grimy little hands on one. The original ZHP package was released on the E46 3 Series, from years to and was only available on the i. It was 6-speed manual only. It also had a shortened final gear ratio and could do mph in 6.

I had a ZHP, picked up in May Just a fantastic car. I looked forward to driving that car. At the time its of 5.

Go back and check around, in that 5. Personally the coupes much better looking than the sedans — no offense to author. I was very lucky to find it. Good article. Everyone should feel their car is special the ZHP does put together a nice option package. As the owner of a Ci with M sport package I also think the E46 is the sexist 3 series ever. I use mine as my daily driver. I love this car and plan on driving mine into the ground.

The car looks a lot better with the body kit, and handling is great. Is it better than the regular ci coupe? But it certainly looks nicer. I much prefer the matte black to the shiny, even on my silver car.

One annoyance is a throttle blip when passing 4K rpm. I think other s of this vintage had a similar problem. I had no luck getting BMW to acknowledge or fix it, no matter how many internet posts I showed them. Yep, my numbers are straight. Hyundai has copied BMW!! I absolutly know it is special.

It is a real thrill to drive and also has very comfortable ride, even on longer trips. Love it,bought in Dec. It is definitely special.

It is a great car. I bought it after trying the E90 and finding it bloated. The ZHP options package was available on later model-year 3 Series cars from the E46 generation of the lates and earlys. While not as powerful or aggressive as the vaunted E46 M3, an E46 ZHP will nonetheless claim a slight premium on the used market these days, as enthusiasts have come to appreciate all that the ZHP has to offer.

But these are cars that range from 15 to 20 years old these days, so how has that package managed to keep up with the times? I recently got the chance to get behind the wheel of a four-door, six-speed stick-shift BMW i with just over , miles on the odometer.

And it's hard to say which was more enjoyable on the test drive: the long straights where the E46's refined luxury emerged or, more importantly, the tight curves where the ZHP package's upgrades truly shine?

Overall, the drive was eye-opening, clearly revealing why ZHP-equipped cars command such a presence in the BMW community. Acceleration won't ever blow anyone out of the water, but the car almost feels like it prefers to be slammed into and out of corners aggressively, allowing the E46 gen's perfect balance and the ZHP's taut suspension setup to mesh at the point where the rear tires just barely begin to break free.

Punch the throttle right then and the low-end grunt of BMW's famous naturally aspirated inline-six all of a sudden feels like plenty of power. So what is it about the ZHP package that combines to create so many smiles per gallon? And how can a car with over , miles on the clock still feel solid, not to mention relevant, all these years later? Driving a modern BMW provides a clue—the company began experimenting with twin-turbos and later, twin-scroll turbos for the E46's successor, the E92 generation, which also featured a V8 in the M3 for the first time to many a Bimmer fan's dismay.

These days, BMW has lost track of the nimble dynamics that made earlier models so successful, instead going with beastly torque-monsters under the hood and overly complex features like adaptive sway bars, adding weight at the cost of the driver's connection to the road.

That makes the E46 the last 3 Series to stick with BMW's tried-and-true combination of silky-smooth straight-sixes and near weight distribution. Meanwhile, the interior remains a marvel. Originally Posted by Coupe Dejour. And you know what? It does! Half way down the first post. People can't read any more. Is it a sign of boredom? Of ADD? Of stupidity? I don't know.

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