This 1997 BMW M3 sedan was sold new in Florida and is powered by a 6.2L LS3 V8 mated to a 6-speed T56 transmission. The car was previously powered by a turbocharged S52 inline-six, and was built to its present configuration by a previous employee of Fasterproms in Tampa. The seller reportedly acquired the car from a mutual friend of the builder about two years ago. Features include Patriot Performance cylinder heads, a Fast 102 intake and throttle body, high capacity aluminum radiator, Ground Control coilovers, front Alcon big-brake kit, 18″ CCW Classic wheels with Bridgestone tires, and more. This LS3 E36 M3 is now offered with a Carfax report, partial records, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Dakar Yellow II, and the seller reports that several portions of the car were repainted prior to his ownership. A left-side impact in 2003 is noted on the Carfax report, and front grilles are not installed. The fenders were rolled by a bodyshop to allow clearance for the wheels, and cracking is shown on the left rear wheelarch.

Stone chips are shown on the forward surfaces, and a rust spot is shown on the right rear quarter between the bumper and taillight. The 18″ CCW Classic wheels measure 8.5″ and 9.5″ wide front and rear and are fitted with Bridgestone RE-71R tires measuring 245/40 and 275/35 respectively.

The cabin is upholstered in black Nappa leather with burl wood veneers on the dash and center stack. Wear is visible on the front seats and driver side outer bolster. A custom three-gauge panel has been added to the center stack below the automatic climate controls, and the shifter for the T56 manual transmission is taller than the factory item.

The car retains factory instrumentation, including a 160-mph speedometer, 8k-rpm tachometer, and fuel, fuel efficiency, and temperature gauges. 107k miles are shown on the digital odometer, approximately 3,500 of which were added by the seller.

The 6.2L LS3 V8 was installed under previous ownership and is equipped with Patriot cylinder heads, a Fast 102 intake manifold and throttle body, custom grind camshaft, aftermarket fuel rails with AN fittings and braided lines, and aftermarket fuel injectors. The car is also equipped with a Walbro fuel pump, an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, an enlarged oil cooler, a custom aluminum radiator with AN fittings, braided coolant hoses, and an electric puller fan. An oil and filter change has been performed within the last month.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Tick Stage 2 T56 6-speed manual transmission with a Monster single-disc clutch and a single-piece driveshaft. The seller replaced the stock differential with a larger 210mm item from an e32 750iL with 3.64:1 gearing.

Rear subframe reinforcements have been installed, and the car is also fitted with an Alcon front big brake kit, Turner Motorsports sway bars and rear camber arms, polyurethane suspension bushings, and adjustable Ground Control coilovers with front camber plates. Additional photos of the underside are viewable in the gallery below.

The Carfax report shows ownership in Florida from new, and notes the left-side impact in 2003. A driving video is viewable below.