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Euro S50B32-Powered 1988 BMW M3 Race Car

United States • 17 Sept 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1988 BMW M3 is a race-prepped build featuring a potent Euro-market S50B32 engine, upgraded brakes, suspension, and a roll cage. Despite significant modifications, it exhibits several cosmetic flaws and needs tire replacement, preventing it from being in top condition.

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Condition 

4

The car has multiple cosmetic issues including paint flaking on the bumper, cracking and fading of the vinyl wrap, rust at the cowl, and corrosion under spoiler screws. The tires are old and need replacement, and the fire suppression system is missing its bottle. The differential exhibits gear whine. While mechanically modified, these issues prevent a higher rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBSAK0302J2195592

Odometer:

3,800 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Retrofitted Euro 3.2L S50B32 Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission 3.25 OS Giken LSD White w/Tri-Color M Stripes 15" Kosei K1 Racing Wheels Roll Cage Sparco Racing Seats Upgraded Suspension Wilwood BBK Custom Exhaust
This 1988 BMW M3 is one of approximately 5,300 examples produced for the North American market between 1987 and 1990.

It has been modified with a European-market S50B32 3.2-liter inline-six paired with an E36 M3 ZF five-speed manual transmission.

Additional modifications include a 3.25:1 OS Giken limited-slip differential, Kosei K1 Racing wheels, a Wilwood big-brake system, Bilstein suspension, and a Mark D’Sylva–tuned engine management system, along with a custom roll cage, race seats, and a M-style livery.

The car competed in the Targa Newfoundland Rally in 2011, and it was recently acquired by the selling dealer.

This E30 M3 is now offered by P1 Motor Cars — —with a clean Washington title.

Finished in Alpine White (218), the body features the M3’s widened fende...

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£11,495

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£32,185

Median Price (Since 2020)

£421,659

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