This 1998 BMW M Roadster is powered by a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Estoril Blue over blue and black Nappa leather. Equipment includes silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels, a blue convertible soft top, a CD stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, air conditioning, and cruise control. Modifications consist of Dinan stage 4 ECU software, a cold air intake, an upgraded throttle body and mass air flow meter, TC Kline coilovers, a Supersprint exhaust system, and a Blanton limited-slip differential. Service performed in 2018 include replacement of the rear window, water pump, thermostat, radiator, head gasket, and head bolts. The seller acquired the car in 2020 and has since added approximately 800 of the 21k indicated miles. This M Roadster is offered with an owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Estoril Blue and features a power-operated blue soft top, front fender vents, and quad exhaust outlets. The front and side marker lights have been replaced with clear units, and the removed hardware is included. The soft top rear window was replaced by by Enthusiast Auto Group of Cincinnati, Ohio, in June 2018.
Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are mounted with 10mm wheel spacers and longer chrome lug bolts, and they wear 235/45 front and 245/45 rear Firestone Fire Hawk Indy 500 tires that show date codes from 2019 and 2020. Braking is handled by R1 Concept ceramic brake pads paired with drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners. TC Kline dual-adjustable coilovers have been installed along with Dinan front strut and anti-roll bars.
The cabin features Estoril Blue and Black Nappa leather covering the heated sport seats, door panel inserts, and center console. Amenities include roll hoops, air conditioning, cruise control, a CD stereo, and a Harman Kardon sound system. Polished stainless steel roll hoops have been installed, and the originals are included. Additional interior modifications include a ZHP 330 lighted shift knob, AC Schnitzer stainless steel pedal covers, a BMW USB power plug, and a LeatherZ Mark 2 leather armrest.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching with Estoril Blue leather accents and frames a tachometer with a 6,800-rpm redline, a 160-mph speedometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 21k miles.
The 3.2-liter S52B32 inline-six features VANOS variable valve timing and has been fitted with a Dinan Stage 4 ECU software tune, cold air intake, high-flow throttle body, and mass air flow meter. Service performed by EAG in 2018 included replacement of the water pump, thermostat, radiator, head gasket, and head bolts.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission. A Blanton 3.64:1 limited-slip differential and a Supersprint stainless steel exhaust system have been installed. Additional underbody photos can be viewed in the gallery.
A battery tender, cabin cover, car cover, coilover adjustment knobs, USB power plug, service manual, OBD2 code reader, manufacturer’s literature, and service records accompany the sale.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Alabama, Ohio, Louisiana, and North Carolina.