- 1 of just 356 BMW M3 E36 GTs
- Well-documented with known history
- German market example optioned with a sunroof
- Unique interior color combination
- A high-performance homologation special model
- Complete tool kit, original German paperwork, and service records
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1995 BMW M3 E36 GT
BMW's 3 series served as their line of compact executive cars since 1975, with the performance "M" version debuting in 1986 with the famous E30 generation. In 1992, the E36 generation got its own M3 model as a coupe, with the convertible version arriving later in 1994. This generation was the first M3 to use a six-cylinder engine, a tradition that has been carried over to every M3 model since.
In 1994, the European market received the exclusive M3 GT as a homologation special so that BMW could compete in the FIA-GT Class II and IMSA GT races. It used a Euro-spec S50B30 engine, upgraded with a larger camshaft and a higher compression ratio that put out 295 horsepower through a five-speed manual gearbox and could reach an unrestricted top speed of 171 mph (275 km/h). Exterior changes included a deeper and adjustable front splitter, higher rear double wing, aluminum doors, special wheels, stiffer front suspension, a cross-brace, and a strut brace. All M3 GTs came in British Racing Green and were 66 lbs. (30 kg) lighter than the regular M3. Only 356 examples were produced.
This particular example is number 160 of the 356 M3 GTs built. It is a German market example optioned with a sunroof and first registered in May of 1995 to a resident of Berlin. During their ownership, the car saw regular dealer service at Schiel and Bobrink & Co, GmbH, and racked up a total of 38,389 km (23,853 mi) by 1996.
In March of 1998, it was sold to its second owner, a fellow Berlin resident, who continued loving the car and putting kilometres on the odometer. In 2008, after ten years of ownership, the BMW went on to its third owner with the recorded mileage at the time of purchase being 134,900 km (83,822 mi). According to the history file on record, the car was deregistered on March 22, 2013, and was afterward moved with red license plates which equate to U.S. dealer plates meant for short distances. As it sits today, this example has an inviting 145,500 kilometres (90,904 miles) from new.
In June of 2023, the current owner entrusted Orchid Euro in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, to assist in importing the BMW into the port of Baltimore. A month later, it visited Leading Edge Autosport in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to undergo normal maintenance repairs to ensure it was ready to hit the road again in full force. The $5,600+ service was comprised of a new battery vent tube kit, the air-conditioning system's valves and system refill, oil and filter, front suspension coil springs and rear suspension shocks, drive belts, fuel filter, oil pressure sensor, spark plugs, air filter, passenger side sun visor bulb, brake system and transmission flush, new tires and a dry ice cleaning of the entire engine bay and underside. In August of 2023, it made its way back to Leading Edge Autosport one more time for a new fuel pump assembly. Upon purchase, the next owner will receive the owner's manuals with numerous service stampings, a set of extra keys, a complete tool kit, original German paperwork, and service records on file.
As it sits, this 1 of 356 BMW M3 E36 GT is a well-driven example of a rare German beast. It still retains most of its original paint, and special original wheels with GT-specific part numbers and finish. Despite its mileage, it presents extremely well and still provides the rewarding driving experiences for which BMWs have become known. It is also a savvy investment, checking all the collectability boxes including limited production, high-performance homologation special model, unique color combination, and high hallmarks of originality.
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