This 1998 BMW M Roadster remained with its original owner in Texas and California until it was first sold on BaT in September 2022 and was acquired by the seller on BaT in April 2024. The car has 9k miles and is finished in Imola Red over Imola Red and Black Nappa leather upholstery. Power is provided by a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes 17″ Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a black convertible soft top in addition to a removable hardtop, heated sport seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, a factory cassette stereo, air conditioning, and cruise control. The tires were replaced under current ownership and the battery was replaced and an oil change performed in preparation for the sale. This M Roadster is now offered in Texas with the owner’s manuals, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.
This M Roadster is one of 245 finished in Imola Red II over Imola Red and black Nappa leather for the North American market for the model year. A color-matching removable hardtop was fitted under previous ownership, and exterior details include a power-operated black convertible soft top with a matching top boot as well as front-fender vents and quad exhaust outlets.
Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that show 2024 date codes. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.
The heated sport seats are upholstered in Imola Red and Black Nappa leather, and the dashboard, center console, and door panels are trimmed to match. Additional appointments include a Harman Kardon sound system, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, air conditioning, cruise control, and roll hoops.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and red accents, and it frames a tachometer with a 6,800-rpm redline along with a 160-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. An analog clock and gauges for voltage and oil temperature are housed in the center stack. The digital odometer indicates 9k miles, less than 100 of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S52B32 inline-six features VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The battery was replaced and an oil change completed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.