1995 BMW M3 Lightweight

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1995 BMW M3 Lightweight Straight 6 Cylinder Engine 3.0L/182
Stock #:
7422
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Black
Transmission:
Manual
Fuel Type:
Gasoline Fuel
Engine:
Straight 6 Cylinder Engine 3.0L/182
Mileage:
36,584
- Chassis # WBSBF9326SEH07422
- Highly Collectible Modern Classic
- Showing Just 36,584 Miles From New
- 1 of ~126 Examples Produced
- Over ,000 In Recent Servicing And Reconditioning
- One Of The Rarest BMW Models Ever Produced
The BMW E36 M3 was the second generation of BMW's high-performance version of the 3 series. The E36 M3 was launched in November of 1992 and was produced until the tail end of 1999. The car was available as either a 2+2 coupe, a convertible, or a 4-door sedan with all versions being powered by a 240 HP 3.0L S50 I6 or a 3.2L S52 I6 depending on the model year. The E36 M3 was a speedy car, there's no doubting that, but some US racing teams and weekend warrior-type enthusiasts wanted more out of their German coupe. That's when the M3 Lightweight (LTW) came in.
The M3 Lightweight was created to satisfy the request of US racing teams who wanted a version of the ROW-only E36 M3 GT homologation special. It was homologated for the IMSA Firehawk series of the mid-90s with approximately 126 cars ever built. As this was very much a race car, luxuries were basically non-existent. The cars came without a radio, A/C, leather seats, tool kit, or sunroof. The doors just had aluminum skins covering them, interior trim pieces were converted to carbon fiber, there was limited sound insulation, and the trunk was blessed with nothing more than a carpet. All of the stripping down made the LTW about 200 lb (91 kg) lighter than a regular E36 M3.
Go-fast performance changes consisted of the removal of the top speed limiter and a shorter differential ratio of 3.23 compared to the stock 3.15. The suspension was also upgraded with shorter springs from the European specification M3. The LTWs were equipped with a hand-picked US-spec S50 engine tuned to with racing and performance in mind. Every single M3 Lightweight was delivered to Performance Technology Group (PTG), BMW's Factory Backed US race team at the time. PTG included the so-called “trunk kit” which contained a front strut brace, lower X-brace, GT rear wing, and a deeper “racing” oil pan with a dual-pickup oil pump.
Exterior modifications included the fixed rear wing, M3 GT front spoiler with splitter, and BMW Motorsports International badges. These were all performed by PTG prior to delivery and served to make the M3 LTW even more racecar-like. All 126 examples were finished in Alpine White with vinyl multicolored motorsports flags on the left front and right rear corners of the car. All of these included, but not installed modification pieces prompted PTG to issue a letter with every car stating that installing these parts resulted in the factory warranty being voided!
This particular example, a 1995 model year with the VIN WBSBF9326SEH07422, shows 36,584 miles on the clock and was purchased by LBI Limited in November of 2015 from Virginia after spending parts of its life in Texas, South Carolina, and New Jersey. This M3 LTW was thankfully used as intended, with racing pedigree at many track days around the country.
When we came into possession of the car in 2015, it had several interior and exterior modifications for use at the aforementioned track days including a roll cage, 5 point belts, coilover suspension, and an aftermarket brake set up (all of which has since been removed and returned to stock configuration). The engine also received further love in the form of aftermarket cams, a TRM DME chip, Conforti cold air intake, and a Bimmerworld silicone intake boot. An aftermarket header and Super Sprint exhaust send spent gases out through twin “DTM” style tips and an Alpina finned differential cover keeps differential temps in check. The instrument cluster has been adorned with a white gauge overlay kit that matches the body color and the stock shift knob has been replaced with a “ZHP” shift knob.
,000+ in service/corrective work was put into the car returning it to close to stock condition, while refreshing parts in the interior, suspension, brakes, motorsport graphics, and more. Given that this example has seen liberal use over its lifetime, the exterior has acquired some chips and scratches and the exhaust has a slight rattle. The interior carbon-fiber trim also shows some cracking and there is a hole in front of the driver's side window switch. Given the slight imperfections of this car, it represents the perfect opportunity to own an example that can be used and enjoyed without risk of damage while still owning one of the rarest BMWs ever put into production. Given their rarity and pure unadulterated driving experience, these rare cars are sure to increase in value over the years.
Upon purchase, the buyer will receive records for the aforementioned services, a copy of the vehicle's clean Carfax report, photos of the build sheet, copy of delivery letter from PTG, as well as photos of the original build sheet. This is a unique opportunity to own a very rare version of the classic E36 M3. Despite its racing pedigree, the E36 M3 Lightweight is a very drivable and enjoyable car that would fit right at home at any BMW CCA event. It's powerful, it's raw, and offers a unique driving experience that can seldom be duplicated by other cars in its class.
Please visit for many more photos and details. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @LBILimited. Ride along on our classic car adventures by subscribing to LBI Limited on YouTube. #claimyourclassic™
Vehicle Description
- Chassis # WBSBF9326SEH07422
- Highly Collectible Modern Classic
- Showing Just 36,584 Miles From New
- 1 of ~126 Examples Produced
- Over ,000 In Recent Servicing And Reconditioning
- One Of The Rarest BMW Models Ever Produced
The BMW E36 M3 was the second generation of BMW's high-performance version of the 3 series. The E36 M3 was launched in November of 1992 and was produced until the tail end of 1999. The car was available as either a 2+2 coupe, a convertible, or a 4-door sedan with all versions being powered by a 240 HP 3.0L S50 I6 or a 3.2L S52 I6 depending on the model year. The E36 M3 was a speedy car, there's no doubting that, but some US racing teams and weekend warrior-type enthusiasts wanted more out of their German coupe. That's when the M3 Lightweight (LTW) came in.
The M3 Lightweight was created to satisfy the request of US racing teams who wanted a version of the ROW-only E36 M3 GT homologation special. It was homologated for the IMSA Firehawk series of the mid-90s with approximately 126 cars ever built. As this was very much a race car, luxuries were basically non-existent. The cars came without a radio, A/C, leather seats, tool kit, or sunroof. The doors just had aluminum skins covering them, interior trim pieces were converted to carbon fiber, there was limited sound insulation, and the trunk was blessed with nothing more than a carpet. All of the stripping down made the LTW about 200 lb (91 kg) lighter than a regular E36 M3.
Go-fast performance changes consisted of the removal of the top speed limiter and a shorter differential ratio of 3.23 compared to the stock 3.15. The suspension was also upgraded with shorter springs from the European specification M3. The LTWs were equipped with a hand-picked US-spec S50 engine tuned to with racing and performance in mind. Every single M3 Lightweight was delivered to Performance Technology Group (PTG), BMW's Factory Backed US race team at the time. PTG included the so-called “trunk kit” which contained a front strut brace, lower X-brace, GT rear wing, and a deeper “racing” oil pan with a dual-pickup oil pump.
Exterior modifications included the fixed rear wing, M3 GT front spoiler with splitter, and BMW Motorsports International badges. These were all performed by PTG prior to delivery and served to make the M3 LTW even more racecar-like. All 126 examples were finished in Alpine White with vinyl multicolored motorsports flags on the left front and right rear corners of the car. All of these included, but not installed modification pieces prompted PTG to issue a letter with every car stating that installing these parts resulted in the factory warranty being voided!
This particular example, a 1995 model year with the VIN WBSBF9326SEH07422, shows 36,584 miles on the clock and was purchased by LBI Limited in November of 2015 from Virginia after spending parts of its life in Texas, South Carolina, and New Jersey. This M3 LTW was thankfully used as intended, with racing pedigree at many track days around the country.
When we came into possession of the car in 2015, it had several interior and exterior modifications for use at the aforementioned track days including a roll cage, 5 point belts, coilover suspension, and an aftermarket brake set up (all of which has since been removed and returned to stock configuration). The engine also received further love in the form of aftermarket cams, a TRM DME chip, Conforti cold air intake, and a Bimmerworld silicone intake boot. An aftermarket header and Super Sprint exhaust send spent gases out through twin “DTM” style tips and an Alpina finned differential cover keeps differential temps in check. The instrument cluster has been adorned with a white gauge overlay kit that matches the body color and the stock shift knob has been replaced with a “ZHP” shift knob.
,000+ in service/corrective work was put into the car returning it to close to stock condition, while refreshing parts in the interior, suspension, brakes, motorsport graphics, and more. Given that this example has seen liberal use over its lifetime, the exterior has acquired some chips and scratches and the exhaust has a slight rattle. The interior carbon-fiber trim also shows some cracking and there is a hole in front of the driver's side window switch. Given the slight imperfections of this car, it represents the perfect opportunity to own an example that can be used and enjoyed without risk of damage while still owning one of the rarest BMWs ever put into production. Given their rarity and pure unadulterated driving experience, these rare cars are sure to increase in value over the years.
Upon purchase, the buyer will receive records for the aforementioned services, a copy of the vehicle's clean Carfax report, photos of the build sheet, copy of delivery letter from PTG, as well as photos of the original build sheet. This is a unique opportunity to own a very rare version of the classic E36 M3. Despite its racing pedigree, the E36 M3 Lightweight is a very drivable and enjoyable car that would fit right at home at any BMW CCA event. It's powerful, it's raw, and offers a unique driving experience that can seldom be duplicated by other cars in its class.
Please visit for many more photos and details. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @LBILimited. Ride along on our classic car adventures by subscribing to LBI Limited on YouTube. #claimyourclassic™
Vehicle Equipment
Exterior Features
2-Speed car-spd-controlled intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode & heated windshield washer jets
BMW M aerodynamic features (front & lower rear spoiler, rocker panels)
Body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers (damage control to 9-MPH)
Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors
Halogen Free-Form foglights
Halogen Free-Form headlights (low beams)
Metallic paint
Positive side-window sealing system
Interior Features
2-Stage rear-window defroster
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette audio system w/10 x 20 watt amplifier, 10-speakers
Central locking system w/friction anti-theft feature
CFC-free air conditioning & heating w/separate electric temp control for right & left sides
Check control vehicle monitor system
Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature
Diversity antenna system
Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature engaged)
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
Front seatbacks storage nets
Glove box w/take-out flashlight
Heated driver door lock
Illuminated master key
LCD main & trip odometers
Map reading lights
Microfiltered ventilation
Multi Information Display w/multi-function digital clock, outside temp display w/freeze warning
Nappa leather or cloth seating
Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system
Pre-wired for CD changer
Pwr window w/key-off operation & 1-touch operation for front windows
Rear reading lights
Seatback easy-entry feature
Service interval indicator
Split fold-down rear seats
Mechanical Features
17.2 Gallon fuel tank
235/40ZR17 high-performance SBR tires
25% Limited-slip differential
3.0L DOHC EFI 24 valve 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing
75-amp battery
80-amp alternator
Digital motor electronic engine-management system
Direct ignition system w/knock control
Drop-down tool kit in trunklid
Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Full-use spare tire/alloy wheel
Multi-link system rear suspension w/central links
Rear wheel drive
Sports suspension calibration
Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms
Vacuum-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Variable pwr-assisted engine-speed-sensitive recirculating ball steering
Safety Features
Auto front seatbelt tensioners
Dual airbag supplementary restraint system
Ergonomic seatbelt system w/inboard-anchored rear seatbelts, height adjustment for front seatbelts
Impact-absorbing bumpers
Exterior Features
2-Speed car-spd-controlled intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode & heated windshield washer jets
BMW M aerodynamic features (front & lower rear spoiler, rocker panels)
Body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers (damage control to 9-MPH)
Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors
Halogen Free-Form foglights
Halogen Free-Form headlights (low beams)
Metallic paint
Positive side-window sealing system
Interior Features
2-Stage rear-window defroster
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette audio system w/10 x 20 watt amplifier, 10-speakers
Central locking system w/friction anti-theft feature
CFC-free air conditioning & heating w/separate electric temp control for right & left sides
Check control vehicle monitor system
Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature
Diversity antenna system
Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature engaged)
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
Front seatbacks storage nets
Glove box w/take-out flashlight
Heated driver door lock
Illuminated master key
LCD main & trip odometers
Map reading lights
Microfiltered ventilation
Multi Information Display w/multi-function digital clock, outside temp display w/freeze warning
Nappa leather or cloth seating
Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system
Pre-wired for CD changer
Pwr window w/key-off operation & 1-touch operation for front windows
Rear reading lights
Seatback easy-entry feature
Service interval indicator
Split fold-down rear seats
Mechanical Features
17.2 Gallon fuel tank
235/40ZR17 high-performance SBR tires
25% Limited-slip differential
3.0L DOHC EFI 24 valve 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing
75-amp battery
80-amp alternator
Digital motor electronic engine-management system
Direct ignition system w/knock control
Drop-down tool kit in trunklid
Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Full-use spare tire/alloy wheel
Multi-link system rear suspension w/central links
Rear wheel drive
Sports suspension calibration
Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms
Vacuum-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Variable pwr-assisted engine-speed-sensitive recirculating ball steering
Safety Features
Auto front seatbelt tensioners
Dual airbag supplementary restraint system
Ergonomic seatbelt system w/inboard-anchored rear seatbelts, height adjustment for front seatbelts
Impact-absorbing bumpers
Vehicle Warranty
Vehicle Does Not Have An Existing Warranty and is being Sold AS-IS.
About LBI Limited
Built from the ground up:
Backed by passion for all things petrol since 2009.
From our humble beginnings with a single car housed in a friend’s garage to sales surpassing 600 special examples and counting, LBI Limited has become a predominant force in the collector automobile industry by advising our clients on an enthusiast basis coupled with alternative investment market knowledge for a purchase that is both enjoyable and sensible. Recognized as the ultimate advocate for creative automotive content marketing, up-to-date collector car market analysis, and a full-disclosure sales process, LBI Limited will continue to set industry standards as the market moves into the next generation.
As LBI Limited’s growth achieves new heights, so does our accessibility. In 2017, LBI Limited is proud to announce the opening of our Metro Detroit, Michigan location which will be headed by the newest partner & specialist, Keith Koscak, previously with RM Sotheby’s. LBI Limited's metro Detroit office will serve as a staple resource for collectors in the Midwest and beyond. Whether it be the acquisition or sale of a limited production European classic, a contemporary supercar, or a brass-era car to make the 60-mile journey from London to Brighton; LBI Limited is the definitive answer.
Built from the ground up:
Backed by passion for all things petrol since 2009.
From our humble beginnings with a single car housed in a friend’s garage to sales surpassing 600 special examples and counting, LBI Limited has become a predominant force in the collector automobile industry by advising our clients on an enthusiast basis coupled with alternative investment market knowledge for a purchase that is both enjoyable and sensible. Recognized as the ultimate advocate for creative automotive content marketing, up-to-date collector car market analysis, and a full-disclosure sales process, LBI Limited will continue to set industry standards as the market moves into the next generation.
As LBI Limited’s growth achieves new heights, so does our accessibility. In 2017, LBI Limited is proud to announce the opening of our Metro Detroit, Michigan location which will be headed by the newest partner & specialist, Keith Koscak, previously with RM Sotheby’s. LBI Limited's metro Detroit office will serve as a staple resource for collectors in the Midwest and beyond. Whether it be the acquisition or sale of a limited production European classic, a contemporary supercar, or a brass-era car to make the 60-mile journey from London to Brighton; LBI Limited is the definitive answer.
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