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BMW M3 3.2 Evolution Coupe 2dr Petrol Manual (267 g/km, 321 bhp)

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Details

  • Make: Bmw
  • Milage: 142189 Miles
  • Year: 1996
  • Model: M Series
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol

Description

Here is your rare opportunity to purchase a unicorn spec, finely restored iconic E36 M3 Evo and enjoy the product of someone else's hard work and investment all for the price of a second hand Kia! This is a Cosmos Black over extremely rare Classic Red leather Vader interior example that's been comprehensively restored and subtly improved over the past 9 years under my ownership built with an OEM+ ethos. Factory Specification Highlights: * Legendary 3.2L S50B32 straight-six * 6-speed manual gearbox * Factory Electric tilt/slide sunroof * Dual-zone climate control * Red leather Vader interior * Lightweight Aluminium doors * Original DS2 'Sunflower' wheels Restoration & Mechanical Work (within last 8,000 miles): Engine (S50B32) Fully Rebuilt: * All new bearings, piston rings, chains, tensioners, oil & water pumps * Every component and clearance measured and adjusted to OEM spec * ARP bolts and studs used for major stress components * VANOS rebuilt * "Run-in" dyno printout showing 322PS an exceptionally strong figure for this engine Drivetrain: * OEM clutch and flywheel * Limited-slip diff fully rebuilt with new clutches, bearings, and seals Chassis & Underside: * Underbody stripped, rust-treated, painted and sealed * Every bush replaced * Subframes, arms, and components powder-coated satin black * Fasteners zinc-plated or replaced Cosmetic & Interior: * Full respray in factory Cosmos Black, ceramic coated. Never had any welding this is a completely rust free shell!! * Engine bay repainted while the engine was out * Vader seats professionally recolonised * New BMW trim, seals and badges used throughout * DS2 wheels refurbished in original silver Subtle OEM+ Enhancements: Built for the purist who still wants to drive the car: * E46 M3 3.64:1 rear diff - improves response and gear spacing * E46 purple-tag steering rack - tighter, quicker ratio * Viscous fan delete with electric fan conversion improves cooling and throttle response * Ground Control coilovers (can revert to stock if desired) * Porsche brake calipers with E46 M3 discs and braided lines all around (can revert to stock if desired) * Dave F air intake - unbeatable induction noise Provenance & History: * HPI clear * 142,000 miles (rebuild at 134,000) * 10 owners (last 9 years with me) * Stamped service book up to 2007 * Extensive documented history since, with restoration photos and receipts * Serviced annually post-rebuild (approx. 1,000 miles/year)