This 1997 BMW M3 sedan is finished in Estoril Blue Metallic over gray leather and powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a replacement five-speed manual transmission. The car was acquired by the seller in 2020, and subsequent work has reportedly included a transmission swap and replacement of the clutch components, fluids, and flex disc as well as installation of BC Racing adjustable coil-overs, a UUC Short Shift kit, Kassel Performance engine management software, and a Bluetooth-capable…
This 1997 BMW M3 sedan is finished in Estoril Blue Metallic over gray leather and powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a replacement five-speed manual transmission. The car was acquired by the seller in 2020, and subsequent work has reportedly included a transmission swap and replacement of the clutch components, fluids, and flex disc as well as installation of BC Racing adjustable coil-overs, a UUC Short Shift kit, Kassel Performance engine management software, and a Bluetooth-capable Continental-branded CD stereo. Additional equipment includes 17″ DS2 wheels, an electric sunroof, automatic climate control, tinted windows, and LED taillight bulbs.
The body is finished in Estoril Blue Metallic (335) and features aerodynamic bumper covers, side mirrors, and side sills as well as fog lights, an electric sunroof, tinted windows, and LED taillight bulbs that are said to trigger a “check taillights” warning message on the on-board computer.
17” Style 39 DS2 wheels wear Hankook Ventus V2 tires. The suspension has reportedly been fitted with BC Racing adjustable coil-overs.
The interior features seats trimmed in Dove Gray Nappa leather joined by matching door panel inserts and carpets protected by M3-branded floor mats. Additional equipment includes automatic climate control, cruise control, a UUC EVO 3 stainless steel short shifter, and a Continental-branded CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows approximately 150k miles.
The 3.2-liter S52 inline-six has been modified with Kassel Performance engine management software and sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission installed in place of the factory automatic transmission during current ownership. Additional work reportedly included installation of a Sachs clutch kit and a stainless-steel clutch line as well as changes of the coolant, engine oil, transmission fluid, and differential fluid.
According to the seller, the flex disc and center support bearing were also replaced.
Service records are included in the sale.