This 2002 BMW M Roadster is powered by a 3.2-liter S54 inline-six that has been modified with an RMS supercharger kit as well as a front-mounted intercooler, aftermarket engine software, stainless-steel headers, and a cat-back exhaust system. Further modifications are said to include refurbishing the VANOS system, installing a dual-disc clutch assembly, and adding twin-ear differential mounts. The car is finished in Imola Red over black Nappa leather and is equipped with a Harman Kardon sound system, a BMW Business AM/FM/CD stereo, air conditioning, and heated sport seats as well as a five-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and 17″ Style 40 wheels. The seller acquired the car in 2012 and has since added approximately 23k of the 79k indicated miles. This supercharged M Roadster is now offered with an owner’s manual, partial service records, and a duplicate California title in the name of the seller’s spouse.
This M Roadster is one of 31 examples finished in Imola Red over black Nappa leather for the North American market for the model year. Features include a power-operated black convertible soft top, front fender vents, and quad exhaust outlets.
Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are mounted with 235/40 Yokohama front tires and 315/35 Sumitomo rubber out back. The car is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as well as All-Season Traction (AST) control, and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.
The cabin features black Nappa leather covering the heated sport seats, door panel inserts, and center console. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, a BMW Business AM/FM/CD stereo, and a Harman Kardon sound system. The speakers are said to be fitted with replacement cones, while the glovebox and window regulators were reportedly repaired under current ownership.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames a tachometer with an 8k-rpm redline accompanied by a 170-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. Auxiliary readouts for oil temperature and ambient temperature are fitted in the center stack along with a clock. The digital odometer indicates 79k miles, approximately 23k of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S54B32 inline-six has been modified with installation of an RMS supercharger kit, a front-mounted intercooler, aftermarket engine software, stainless-steel headers, and a cat-back exhaust system. The double-VANOS variable valve timing system has been refurbished using Beisan Systems components. The results of a September 2023 California emissions test are presented in the gallery, however, various aftermarket engine components are not CARB-compliant.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, which is installed with twin-ear mounts. A dual-disc clutch assembly is fitted, and the seller notes a clunking sound from the rear end.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California.