SCCA® Solo classing — unofficial guide
What autocross class is a BMW Z3 (6-cyl, non-M)?
CSStreetCSTStreet TouringFPPrepared
A stock 1997–2002 BMW Z3 (6-cyl, non-M) runs in CS (Street) under the 2026 SCCA Solo Rules. Built to Street Touring allowances (within CST tire and wheel limits), it runs CST.
Class by preparation level
| Stock (Street) | CS |
| Street Touring | CST |
| Street Prepared | — |
| Street Modified | SSM |
| Prepared | FP |
A “—” means the car isn’t listed at that level; a build lands in the least-prepared category its modifications allow.
Also eligible for
XA/XBXtreme StreetXPX Prepared (open)
From the 2026 rulebook (Appendix A)
Street: 'Z3 (6-cyl, non-M) (1997-2002)' = CS. ST: 'Z3 (6-cyl)' = CST. 4-cyl = ES/EST. P: 'Z3 (6-cyl) (1999-2002)' = FP.
Other CS cars
Unofficial guidance verified against the 2026 SCCA® Solo® Rules — always confirm against the current rulebook before competing. Classing data cites the exact Appendix A wording it relies on. Spot an error? Report it on GitHub.