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1998 BMW Z3M Coupé Chassis no. WBSCM91050LB55710 •Present ownership since 2014 •Manual transmission •Circa 81,700 kilometres from new •Featured in Auto Illustrierte magazine (October 2013 edition) Fußnoten A brilliant exercise in 'retro' styling that recalled its fabulous '328' sports car of pre-war days, BMW's Z3 was introduced in 1996. The original four-cylinder 1.9-litre Z3 was more of a stylish boulevard cruiser than out-and-out sports car, a successful concept perhaps best exemplified by Mercedes-Benz's old 230/250/280SL family and would prove equally appealing to both men and women drivers. The arrival of the 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine in 1997 transformed the Z3, endowing it with a level of performance that at last matched the promise of its looks. Six-cylinder cars enjoyed a lengthier equipment list than the 'fours', which included an electric hood (roadster), leather upholstery, and 16" alloy wheels. Commencing in the early 1980s with the limited edition 'homologation special' M3, BMW Motorsport GmbH went on to create its own distinctive 'M-Power' brand of performance-enhanced luxury models. The first M-Power Z3 appeared in January 1998. Built until February 2001 when the model was revised, the first-series Z3M Coupé and Roadster were powered by the 3.2-litre S50 engine producing 316bhp and 236lb/ft of torque - figures that translated into a tyre-smoking 0-60mph time of 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. The fastest-accelerating BMW ever at the time of its introduction, the Z3M Coupé boasted a generous specification that included electric windows, ABS, PAS, air conditioning, heated seats, driver/passenger air bags, six-speaker stereo system, alarm/immobiliser, heated exterior mirrors, 17" alloy wheels, and a limited-slip differential as standard. Combining outrageous looks and performance with impressive practicality, the Z3M Coupé was not replaced within BMW's line-up after its deletion in 2002 and is surely destined for 'highly collectible' status in the future. Finished in black with matching interior, this manual transmission Z3M was purchased by the current owner in 2014 when it showed a credible total of only 78,000 kilometres on the odometer. Since its acquisition the car has been used only sparingly, so the odometer currently shows only some 81,700 kilometres. This Z3M is described by the owner as excellent in every respect, the only exception being a small scratch on the left rear side. All documents are present, and the car also comes with a Swiss Carte Grise, MFK document, and a copy of Auto Illustrierte magazine (October 2013 edition) featured it in a comprehensive article. BMW Z3M coupé 1998 Châssis n° WBSCM91050LB55710 •Aux mains de l'actuel propriétaire depuis 2014 •Transmission manuelle •Environ 81 700 kilomètres d'origine •Objet d'un article dans le magazine Auto Illustrierte (numéro d'octobre 2013) Brillant exercice de style « rétro » rappelant sa fabuleuse sportive 328 d'avant-guerre, la Z3 de BMW fut dévoilée en 1996. Les premières Z3, dotées du quatre cylindres 1,9 litres d'origine, relevaient plus de la jolie petite voiture que de la sportive pure et dure, un concept qu'incarne à merveille l'ancienne famille des 230/250/280SL de Mercedes-Benz qui allait séduire les conducteurs autant que les conductrices. L'arrivée du six cylindres 2,8 litres en 1997 transforma la Z3, lui apportant enfin un niveau de performance en accord avec ce que promettait son style. Les modèles six cylindres étaient mieux équipés que les quatre cylindres, comme la capote électrique (sur le roadster), la sellerie cuir et les roues en alliage de 16 pouces. Lancé au début des années 1980, avec une édition limitée « spécial homologation » de la M3, BMW Motorsport GmbH créa sa propre marque exclusive M-Power de modèle de luxe aux performances améliorées. La première Z3 M-Power apparut en janvier 1998. Construite jusqu'en février 2001, lorsque le modèle fut modifié, la première série de coupé et roadster Z3M recevait le mot