This 2001 BMW M Roadster is one of 28 examples finished in Black Sapphire Metallic over black and dark gray Nappa leather for the model year, and it is powered by a 3.2-liter S54 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a black convertible soft top, a Kenwood stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, air conditioning, and cruise control. The seller acquired the car in September 2010 and has since added approximately 1,500 of the 45k indicated miles. This M Roadster is now offered with the owner’s manual, a car cover, the removed stereo and antenna, a Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic with a power-operated black convertible soft top, front fender vents, and quad exhaust outlets. A shorter antenna mast has been fitted, and the removed unit is included in the sale. The seller notes signs of wear in the soft top window. The Carfax report lists an accident in April 2009 with damage resulting to the left side.
Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The car is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control, and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.
The cabin features two-tone Nappa leather covering the heated sport seats, door panel inserts, and center console. Amenities include roll hoops, air conditioning, cruise control, a Kenwood stereo, and a Harman Kardon speaker system. The removed stereo is included in the sale.
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 45k miles, approximately 1,500 of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S54B32 inline-six featured 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, which is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned accident as well as registration history in Pennsylvania and Virginia.