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Munich Legends

The Ashdown Garage, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex,

RH17 7DE

2002 BMW E36/8 M Coupe (Z3M S54) For Sale

Registration date: 2002
Mileage: 65, 950
Transmission type: Manual
Vehicle colour: Phoenix yellow
Interior: Black leather
Former keepers: 6

Nothing on the roads looks like the Z3M coupe. Even Ferrari, with their blatant copy-cat FF model failed to capture the aggression and purpose of the pocket rocket that delighted buyers upon its launch back in the late 90s. Developed by a break away group within BMW M as a side project (imagine that happening today?!) this two seater M3 eater is every bit as rewarding as it looks. Cool, unusual, fast and fiery, the M coupe in S54 guise is a rare machine indeed. Only 165 of these awesome machines were built by BMW in right hand drive.

The first edition of the M coupe used the earlier generation S50 engine from its sister car, the E36 M3. Fast as it was, the S50 demanded hard revving to return its reward, and by 2001 lacked the grunt needed to see off BMW's rivals. But it appears BMW ran out of engines before they ran out of shells. So, they installed the brand new S54 3. 2 lifted from the newly launched E46 M3 into the last run – with miraculous results. On paper, the difference is a mere 4bhp. In the real world it feels like at least 40. The free revving characteristics remained, but with the power instantly available, throughout the range. Smoother, torquier, more responsive – in other words chalk and cheese. This is one such model – 1 of only 164 made.

In an M coupe you sit more or less directly over the back wheels, so every bit of feedback is transmitted direct from the tarmac to your behind. This makes for an intuitive ride - and one that true driving enthusiasts will certainly enjoy. The snug cabin is pure classic sports car, the centre console and dash beautifully designed with its plethora of dials and gauges, giving you the immediate sense that you're driving something really special. Then it throws you a curve-ball. It's a compact two-seater – but with a hatch-back boot and load area, large enough for a Labrador or set of golf clubs. Or, better still, a weekend's worth of luggage for that spur-of -the-moment road trip.

With its huge tyres bulging obscenely from the wide rear arches, and fat quad exhaust pipes, the Z coupe finally had the engine to match the design. Although kitted out with a clever M limited slip differential, BMW judged it too lairey to be released without traction control – but it can of course be turned off. The sports seats and M cabin trim finish off the look, and leave you begging to drive it. You won't be disappointed.

This fabulous M coupe is well known to Munich Legends having been sold by us to both its current owner and the owner before that, who had the car for around 7 years. Having covered very few miles in the interim, we're pleased to say that the most recent owners have cared for the car in every way as an enthusiast looking to preserve their pride and joy, and investment. Our technical team have carried out a full inspection and are delighted with the result - and this very special M coupe is ready for the next chapter of its life. For more information on this super-rare and very sexy car, please contact our showroom team - viewing by appointment please.

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