Summary

This is one of less than 130 built, and one of five belonging to actor Paul Walker. It has a 3.0-liter inline-6 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission with 34,440 actual miles (the title reads mileage exempt). From The Paul Walker Collection.

Details

BMW was actively competing in motorsport with the E36 at the time and greenlit a homologation special for the U.K. market, the M3 GT. Unsatisfied with their variant of the E36 M3 (when compared to its European counterpart), BMW North America pressured the Munich-based manufacturer into building a racing thoroughbred of their own. The cars were sent to BMW North America’s racing partner, Prototype Technology Group in Virginia. While there, the M3s received several upgrades and unique features over their more pedestrian siblings. The Lightweight M3 received a hand-picked 3.0-liter inline-6 engine and power was sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. Exact production numbers were never confirmed by BMW, but it's widely accepted that between 120 and 126 of the Lightweight M3s were produced, with 10 being pre-production models. All the 2,950-pound M3s were finished in Alpine White III. This M3 Lightweight is unique in that it does not feature the diagonal M motif tri-color checkered graphics, nor does it feature the traditional Lightweight rear spoiler. Inside, the interior featured carbon-fiber trim; the traditional luxury amenities were absent. BMW removed the radio, air conditioning and most of the sound-deadening material, all in the name of weight reduction. This M3 has 34,400 actual miles (the title reads mileage exempt). From The Paul Walker Collection.