$242,000 USD | Sold

Built for racing, the Lightweight M3s were BMW North America’s homologation specials for the IMSA Firehawk series. Exact production numbers were never confirmed by BMW, but it’s widely accepted that between 120 and 126 E36 Lightweights were produced. The motorsport-inspired M3 produces a factory-rated 240hp and 225 ft/lbs of torque by way of a BMW S50B30 3.0-liter inline-6 engine. A 5-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels with a final drive ratio of 3:23:1. The Lightweight M3 went on a crash diet, doing away with creature comforts deemed unnecessary for performance driving.

The radio, air conditioning and most of the sound insulation were removed, and the standard doors were replaced with aluminum versions. This M3 was one of five owned by actor Paul Walker and has 14,283 actual miles (the title reads mileage exempt). From The Paul Walker Collection.

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