One to Buy: Dakar Yellow 4800 mile 1995 BMW E36 M3 3.0 Coupe
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Compared to the first generation E30 M3 which was a raucous and comparatively unrefined homologation special conceived purely to create the most effective Group A racing car possible, the subsequent E36 version was a far more sophisticated machine.
Powered by one of BMW Motorsport’s renowned silky smooth straight six engines as opposed to a peppy little inline ‘four’, the E36 M3 delivered its spectacular punch in a manner more akin to the legendary M635 CSi of a few years prior.
As per the E30 M3, the E36 version was manufactured as both a Coupe and Cabriolet, in addition to which BMW offered a four-door Saloon which further broadened its appeal. A specially developed iteration for North America was also created to satisfy customers across the Atlantic who had missed out on the original.
A superb 1995 example of the North American E36 M3 Coupe will be heading to auction as part of RM Sotheby’s sale in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 24th.
Configured in the trademark colour scheme for one of these cars, Dakar Yellow with Black upholstery, chassis ‘07580’ was also specified with an electric sunroof and the US market-only Luxury Pack that comprised the side sills and M Contour II wheels from the M3 Saloon, eight-way electric seats, leather door panels, chrome interior door handles, an on-board computer, cruise control, a front armrest and extended wood trim to included the centre console and door pulls.
Remarkably, chassis ‘07580’ has remained in the ownership of one family since new, during which time it has accumulated a little over 4800 miles.
