This 2001 BMW M Roadster is an Imola Red example that was purchased by the seller ten years ago and has traveled just over 3,000 of its 49k indicated miles since. Power comes from a 3.2L S54 inline-six which is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and factory limited-slip differential. Recent maintenance included replacement of the brake booster and fuel filter in July 2017, as well as a new battery. This M Roadster is sold with partial maintenance records, a Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
Imola Red II paint is shown in several close-up photos below. This late-model example sports factory 17″ alloy Roadstar wheels with chrome shadow finish. Staggered-width Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires were mounted in 2014 according to the seller.
The black fabric soft top houses a clear plastic rear window and is shown both raised and lowered in photos. The car has reportedly been garaged throughout the seller’s ownership.
Heated Nappa leather sport seats are upholstered in two-tone black and Imola Red, a scheme also carried to the doors, console, dash, and 375mm three-spoke Motorsport wheel. The driver’s seat motor was replaced in August 2011. A factory tool set is present beneath the trunk floor.
The M Roadster featured chrome-ringed instruments including three auxiliary gauges in the center console, an illuminated leather shift knob, leather door pulls and center console trim, and chrome accents. The digital odometer is said to show just over 49k indicated miles.
The 3.2-liter S54B32 inline-six was factory rated at 315 horsepower and is paired with a ZF Type C 5-speed manual transmission along with a standard limited-slip differential. Additional features of the M Roadster included firmer suspension with modified geometry, stronger semi-trailing arms, a reinforced subframe, and a wider track. The seller states that the brake booster and fluid were replaced in July 2017 along with the fuel filter. A new factory battery was installed in 2017.
The Carfax report shows four owners including at least one dealer as well as listing replacement of a rear shock and mount in November 2010 and a fluid change in March 2016. The seller adds that the Pennsylvania state inspection is current and that a two-piece nose bra, windscreen, cover for the top when retracted, and factory car cover will go with the sale.