This 2013 BMW E92 M3 was built in 2013- the final year of production, and shows just 14,300 miles at the time of cataloging. Finished in Melbourne Red, the car is in exceptional condition and presents as nearly new. Although this car remains almost entirely stock, the owner did install a set of beautiful gray-center 19” BBS CH-R lightweight wheels, which are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Not only do these wheels look great, but they are significantly lighter than the stock setup, improving handling and steering feel thanks to the reduced unsprung weight. One hallmark of the E90 M3 was the beautiful exposed carbon fiber roof panel which brings the center of gravity down and plays to the car’s motorsport heritage.

The interior is wrapped in black, extended Novillo leather, which encases the seats, lower dash, center console, and door cards. The two front seats are exceptionally comfortable for long drives but offer fantastic bolstering for when the road gets twisty. In front of the driver sits a classic BMW M gauge cluster with all of the necessary information and a tachometer with BMW’s signature movable redline as the car begins to warm up. The “Carbon Leather” trim has also been optioned, which is another unique E9X chassis feature that fits patterned leather across the central strip of the dashboard. As you would expect on a low-mile car such as this one, the interior is in exceptional condition, with barely any wear noted on the seats, bolsters, or steering wheel.

Powering the E90 generation M3 is the infamous S65 DOHC V8 which produces 414 horsepower and revs all the way to 8,400 rpm. As the final naturally aspirated M engine from BMW, this one made a statement. With 8 individual throttle bodies and VANOS variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust cams, the S65 is capable of providing gobs of low-end power while still revving higher than almost any other V8 on the market and making power all the way around the tachometer. In addition, it makes an outstanding noise that is low and muscley at idle but transitions to a high-pitched scream as you rev it out- especially true on this example with a Dinan carbon fiber cold air intake that adds some serious amplification to the induction. This car was optioned with the very desirable 6-speed manual gearbox that offers a fantastic shift feel and puts a smile on your face every time you swap cogs. For the collectors, this is the gearbox you want.

Not only was this the only M3 ever produced with a V8, but the V8 that BMW developed for this car was uniquely spectacular. When you consider that this gem of an engine was also the final naturally aspirated car to ever come out of BMW’s M, it is no wonder that the E9X chassis M3 sits high on many people’s lists for a future collectible.