Renaissance Classics are proud to offer our customers this vibrant performance icon – a 1994 BMW (E36) M3 Coupe!
The E36 was BMW’s 3rd generation of the popular executive car range. This variant was created to replace the already successful E30 chassis platform and benefited from a multilink rear suspension set-up that improved handling characteristics dramatically. Launched in 1990 the E36 came in coupe, saloon, convertible, estate (touring) body styles and even a compact version was launched later in the models life before production stopped in 2000. Despite having big E30 shaped boots to fill – the E36 proved to be a very competent machine, winning praise and awards across the automotive and motorsport worlds, allowing the car to maintain desirability with even today’s driving enthusiasts!
This particular car is the flagship M3 variant. The M3 was designed to give the driver a more focused and performance orientated driving experience. Powered by a high revving 3.0 litre inline 6 (S50b30), with variable valve timing and individual throttle bodies, producing an impressive 286bhp at just shy of 7,500rpm and 258lbft of torque, the M3 had heaps of performance within a car that could be used every day. The M3 also benefited from subtle but beefier bodywork, improved suspension, improved brakes and a limited slip differential to separate it from the rest of the BMW range. The M3’s potential, affordable price-tag and usability propelled the car to automotive superstardom making it the benchmark coupe that other manufactures aim to compete with. The sky-rocketing residual values of the earlier generation M3’s has had a halo effect on the rest of the BMW range over the last few years, meaning well maintained examples of the E36 are at an all-time high, making them highly desirable to any budding driver and collector looking for a fun vehicle to invest in.
Finished in a bright Hellrot paint with the sought after alcantara and cloth “Vader” interior, this M3 is a perfect addition to any enthusiast’s garage. A summary of the vehicle’s specification can be seen below:
- 3.0 inline 6 (286bhp & 258lbft)
- 5speed manual gearbox
- Limited slip differential
- 17” BMW “Sunflower” alloy wheels
- Hellrot Red paint
- Alcantara & Cloth interior
- E36 M3 “Vader” seats
- Electric sunroof
- Electric mirrors
- Electric windows
- Front foglights
- M3 “EVO” boot spoiler
Like the majority of our cars here at Renaissance Classic Sports Cars; this vehicle comes with an impressive provenance and history portfolio, including the original Driver’s Manual, stamped maintenance book and black BMW wallet. The car will also come with any of the previous owner’s invoices, receipts and previous MOT certificates. We will also carry out our own in depth checks and preparation work with the vehicle to bring it up to an exceptional standard we are proud of. A short summary of the service history is below:
23/12/1994 BMW main dealer delivery
23/01/1995 BMW main dealer 1,495
19/04/1995 BMW main dealer 7,566
23/08/1995 BMW main dealer 15,592
18/03/1996 BMW main dealer 23,389
22/02/1997 Independent specialist 24,724
14/01/1998 Independent specialist 26,523
26/02/1999 Independent specialist 28,051
08/01/2000 Independent specialist 29,173
25/09/2001 BMW main dealer 31,285
01/03/2003 Independent specialist 32,365
21/12/2005 Independent specialist 36,661
01/03/2007 Independent specialist 43,366
08/07/2010 Independent specialist 60,906
2012 vehicle serviced by owner (receipts in history file)
** This vehicle will receive a service, an MOT and a Pre-delivery inspection from the Renaissance Classic’s Workshop Team that can be added to the provenance file prior to collection.
