This 2001 BMW M Roadster is powered by a 3.2-liter S54 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Imola Red over an Imola Red and black Nappa leather interior. Equipment includes a Classic Red convertible soft top, a limited-slip differential, and 17″ Style 40 wheels in addition to a BMW Business stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, and air conditioning. Acquired by the seller on BaT in April 2022, this M Roadster has 40k miles and is offered with an owner’s manual, a Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name
This M Roadster is one of 17 examples finished in Imola Red II (405) with a Classic Red convertible top over an Imola Red and black Nappa leather for the model year. Exterior details include a black top boot, clear side markers, front fender vents, and quad exhaust outlets. The side moldings have been removed. The Carfax report notes damage to the car in a November 2020 entry.
Shadow-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are wrapped in 225/45 front and 245/40 rear Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus tires that are said to have been mounted in early 2022 The car is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control and All-Season Traction (AST), and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs. The primary brake cylinder and ABS pump are said to have been replaced in April 2020.
The cabin features heated bucket seats upholstered in Imola Red and black Nappa leather along with a matching dash, center console, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, a BMW Business AM/FM/CD stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, and roll hoops.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames a tachometer with an 8k-rpm redline, a 170-mph speedometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 40k miles, approximately 400 of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S54B32 inline-six features double-VANOS variable valve timing and a Siemens MSS 54 engine management control system. Output was factory rated at 315 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.
The Carfax report notes the aforementioned damage.