Rear wheel drive manual transmission BMW fun! Rare and beloved with the iconic S52 six-cylinder engine and plenty of room in the back for the trunks for a nice weekend getaway. The BMW M Coupé is the high-performance model of the BMW Z3 that was produced from 1998 to 2002, at the BMW Spartanburg plant. The rear-wheel drive car has a gasoline engine and delivers a maximum power of 239 kW (325 hp) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The 6-in-line drivetrain ensures that the BMW Z3M can effortlessly keep up in Germany at modern Autobahn speeds. It was 1996 when BMW launched the Z3, a roadster that would be joined two years later by the Z3 Coupé. That same year, BMW unleashed the M Coupé, a mighty variant of the car whose shape earned it the nickname "clown shoe. This example is from 1999 and had its origins in America, after which it came to the Netherlands in 2004.This is an original American example, typical are the bumpers and upgraded S52 engine compared to the M52 engine. The BMW stands on original 17-inch M wheels with tires in the correct size. The engine runs well and delivers very appealing performance, the original BMW M exhaust system translates this performance into a beautifully clean exhaust sound. The gearbox has fine gear ratios and shifts well.Striking is the beautiful red BMW Imolarot 2 paint color, especially in combination with the interior which is equipped with black leather and dark gray M-rims.The paint is in very good condition, the sheet metal is everywhere nice and thin and the fits are correct. Also things like the present trim and lights are in good condition.The interior is upholstered with black carpets and the seats have black leather. The interior is in good used condition and again it is clear to see that the previous owner took very good care of the car. The dashboard still looks great and excels in German precision. The instruments and controls all look nice and function as they should. In summary, we can only conclude that this is a very original and correct copy, with incredible looks and wonderful driving characteristics.The BMW comes with all original documentation such as a (service) booklet, invoices, reports and registration documents. Even the Certified Pre-Owned BMW Owner’s Card is still present.