The BMW M coupe always had a lot to live up too. Conceived by five engineers working overtime and undercover, it set out to be a no-holds-barred return to the enthusiast-focused philosophy upon which BMW once built its reputation.

Back in 1998 this was the car for those who found the M3 too soft, too understated, and the M roadster too fragile. Still beloved by many of M’s senior engineers today, there is no getting away from the fact this particular masterpiece from Munich is a pedigree Rottweiler - not one cross-bred with a poodle.

With monster tyres and oversized arches, the styling was far from discreet. The concept was all about fusing the relatively conventional sportscar design of the standard Z3, with a heavy dose of outright aggression and the added torsional strength that only a tin top coupe provides. This was a return to proper old-school sports cars that demanded the driver’s full attention.

February 2001 saw the only major facelift to the Z3 M Coupe with the installation of the E46 M3 motor, the S54. Only 165 right hand drive examples were built with the slightly more refined and powerful (325 BHP) S54 engine. The later electronics enabled the engineers at M to install Dynamic Stability Control. Grey dials, more colour options, larger rear-view mirror, updated badges and chrome trim also helped tweak this facelift model.

This incredibly low mileage and very stunning Z3 M coupe has covered a mere 25, 600 miles from new in the hands of just 4 owners. The car is supported with a document file showing every invoice from new and a 100% full-service history from BMW. Having been part of a collection for many years, it is now time this immaculate example finds a new home. The previous keeper installed a carbon M3 CSL style air box to capture that immense induction sound. The original parts are supplied and we leave it up to the new owner to decide which option they prefer.

Specifications:

- BMW Z3 M Coupe
- S54 Engine
- Build date 26/ 02/ 2002
- First registered 08/ 05/ 2002
- 4 Previous owners
- 25, 600 Miles
- Full-service history
- Estoril Blue Metallic
- Black leather seats
- Green top tint windscreen
- Front heated seats
- Glass roof
- M sport steering wheel
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- BMW Business RDS Radio
- Limited slip differential
- Front air bags
- Heated door mirrors
- Heated door locks
- Headlight adjust
- BMW Mats
- BMW alarm/ immobiliser
- Headlight cleaning system

The Hero Motor Company workshop has carried out its usual thorough inspection and drawn up the following list of pre-sales preparation work which will be carried out prior to handover to the new owner.

- Carry out PDI
- Carry out oil and safety service
- Replace wiper blades
- Carry out A/ C service
- Replace rear shock top mounts
- Replace all tyres
- Replace both rear sill mud flaps
- Road test car and MOT

The car will be handed over to the lucky new owner with all the original tools, spare keys, original radio, service wallet, handbooks, manuals, fully stamped service book and document file.

Please enquire with Barney for full details of this lovely Z3 M Coupe.