1988 | BMW M3

DIAMOND BLACK METALLIC (181) WITH BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR

SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:- 5-SPEED DOGLEG GEARBOX, METALLIC PAINT, LEATHER RECARO SPORTS SEATS,  BMW SPORT EVO ALLOYS, ABS, ELECTRIC SUNROOF, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, 25% LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL, ON BOARD COMPUTER II, VENTED REAR WINDOWS, SOUND SYSTEM,  ANTHRACITE VELOUR CARPET MATS.  ALSO FITTED PARROT ASTEROID MINI BLUETOOTH SYSTEM.

Hexagon Classics are delighted to offer this special low-mileage BMW M3 which has recently benefitted from extensive pre-sale recomissioning.  Developed directly from motorsport, the BMW M3 was the first car of its type. With its numerous championship victories in touring car racing, the M3 quickly became one of the most iconic vehicles in the BMW M line-up. The legend of the iconic M3 badge was born. Hexagon BMW sold a good number of these cars brand new at our Highgate BMW dealership.

The idea behind the M3 was to make a racing car available as a road car. The M3 became a roaring success, on road and on track. The Group A regulations required that at least 5000 road-legal copies of a racing car had to be sold within 12 months to enable racing homologation.

The revised AK05 4-cylinder engine was completely revised by engineeering guru Paul Rosche for the M3. Low weight, high torque and durability remained, but the displacement was enlarged to 2,300 cc and a four valve head was integrated. Its short crank layout enables it to rev to 9000 rpm in race conditions. Maximum power output was 212 hp for the AK05 version.  The BMW Racing braking system with ABS and ventilated discs, ensured that it stopped as well as it went, and the suspension and damping were designed with racing in mind. The Getrag 265 5-speed dog leg gearbox was straight from the track. Not much more than the bonnet remained from the regular E30 Threes.

Ideas and technology honed in the legendary BMW M1 race car transformed the M3. The 6.15 kg/hp weight ratio still impresses today. The front and rear bumpers, side skirts, bootlid and spoiler were fashioned from lightweight composites. The C-pillar was also flattened to improve the aerodynamics. The rear wing, and wider wheel arches completed the distinctive shape. Race versions of the M3 clinched victory in the World, European, and DTM titles amongst many other accolades.

Delivered new to the BMW Japan Corp, Tokyo in 1988, our car was brought over to the UK in July 2014, and has had just 2 keepers since. It boasts a very impressive service history file, and is complete with its original gloss white BMW book pack, stamped service book, historic MOT’s, service invoices and spare key. A 12-month written warranty is also included.  Available to view now at our London showroom.