2005 Bmw M3 on 2040-cars
Calipatria, California, United States
This car is an immaculate and Ultra-Rare BMW Estoril Blue M3 ZCP Competition Coupe with M-Texture Alcantara/Leather
Interior, a 6-Speed Manual Transmission and the Dinan S3R Signature Package.
This Collector car is 1 of only 81 Estoril Blue E46 M3s ever produced for the North American market and is likely
the ONLY Competition / 6-speed version on the planet! To make this stunning BMW M3 even more rare, it has been
enhanced with the Dinan S3-R Signature Package (Serial #S30398), adding an Intercooled Supercharger system which
pumps out 462hp & 328ftlbs torque. The Dinan S3R package adds Dinan High-Flow Throttle Bodies, Dinan 3.91 Limited
Slip Differential, Dinan Muffler, Dinan Stage 3 Suspension, Dinan Front & Rear Strut Tower Bars, and a Dinan 27mm
Adjustable Front Swaybar.
Other features on this Rare M3 include the Competition Package, DVD Navigation System, Heated Front Seats,
Harman-Kardon Premium Audio, Power Moon Roof, Park-Distance Control (PDC), Power Adjustable Sport Seats, On-board
Below are some of the details:
- 2005 BMW M3 E46
- Color: Estoril Blue (Individual order program through BMW)
- Competition Package
- M Texture Alcantara Interior (Extremely beautiful and rare)
- Full Dinan S3-R Package factory installed by original owner in northern CA (This has the perfect amount of torque
and power that is superb to drive with and is very usable on the street and track (NOTE: I have never raced nor
tracked this since I purchased it)
- 6 speed manual transmission (Only way to drive in my opinion)
- Low Miles approx 69,9XXk (4900mi/yr on avg which is extremely low)
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Auto Services in California
Z Best Body & Paint ★★★★★
Woodman & Oxnard 76 ★★★★★
Windshield Repair Pro ★★★★★
Wholesale Tube Bending ★★★★★
Whitney Auto Service ★★★★★
Wheel Enhancement ★★★★★
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