2004 BMW 330i ZHP S54 Swap

Make

BMW

Model

330i ZHP S54 Swap

Year

2004

Listed price

$39,995

Location

San Jose, California

Transmission

6 Speed Manual

Mileage

95,049 miles

The E46 generation BMW 3 Series, produced from 1997 to 2006, is widely regarded as one of the finest driving machines of its era, a benchmark for sports sedans. Within this celebrated lineage, the 330i ZHP stands as a pinnacle for enthusiasts. Introduced in 2003, the ZHP Performance Package elevated the standard 330i with a host of factory enhancements: a slightly more powerful M54 engine (235 hp vs. 225 hp), a shorter final drive, stiffer suspension, unique M-Tech II aerodynamic bodywork, and distinctive Alcantara interior trim. While the ZHP was a fantastic package in its own right, the ultimate engine for the E46 chassis was undoubtedly the S54, a high-revving, individual-throttle-bodied masterpiece found in the E46 M3. This particular 2004 BMW 330i ZHP takes the best of both worlds, meticulously integrating the legendary 3.2L S54 engine into the ZHP platform. With 95,049 miles on the chassis, this car marries the ZHP's refined dynamics and understated aggression with the M3's visceral powertrain, all controlled by a precise 6-speed manual transmission. This isn't just an engine swap; it's a thoughtful reinterpretation of what the E46 could be, combining the ZHP's factory-tuned balance with the S54's intoxicating power delivery and soundtrack. For the enthusiast seeking the ultimate evolution of the E46, this S54-swapped ZHP represents a compelling and potent package.