We’ve misplaced depend of what number of M3 particular editions BMW has launched through the years, some extra particular than the others. The GT model offered through the E36 era positively falls into the previous class, a uncommon breed since solely 356 automobiles have been ever made. Of these, simply 50 got here with a right-hand-drive format. Now’s your probability to buy a meticulously restored instance painted in British Racing Inexperienced – the only real shade accessible for the mannequin.

It’s price noting the UK-spec mannequin was not as potent because the M3 GT offered in different European markets because it needed to make do with 286 hp, down by 9 horsepower. Nevertheless, the distinction is marginal, and it’s a recognized undeniable fact that BMW intentionally underrates its engines. The particular E36 offered within the UK did get the opposite goodies, which diversified from aluminum doorways and an adjustable splitter to chassis upgrades and an even bigger rear wing.

The M3 GT was a homologation particular and shaved off round 30 kilograms in comparison with the common M3 E36. It additionally benefitted from a stiffer suspension setup and acquired 17-inch aluminum cast wheels with an M double-spoke design. BMW gave it white (as an alternative of yellow) flip alerts, aero-optimized facet mirrors, and completely different spoilers entrance and rear.

The uncommon automobile listed by Piston Heads has been absolutely restored over the past eight years throughout which greater than £40,000 have been invested. At present trade charges, that works out to about $50,000. The RHD-spec M3 GT is being offered by Quick Classics in Rudgwick, UK and so they declare it was first registered on December 1, 1995. Since restoration, it has been pushed for fewer than 100 miles (161 kilometers).

Predictably, it doesn’t come low-cost. The M3 GT is listed with an asking value of £79,995 ($100,000), which is some huge cash for what stays one of many lesser-appreciated M3 generations. It does have a full-service historical past, plus pictures detailing the intensive restoration course of.

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