Make BMW

Model M3 Lightweight (E36)

Year 1995

Title Status US, clean

Body Coupe

Transmission Manual

Location Connecticut

Price Please Inquire

The 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight is one of the rarest factory-produced M cars of the modern era. Built exclusively for the North American market, just 126 examples were produced, each focused on weight reduction, track capability, and driver engagement.  

The Lightweight removed luxury features, reduced weight by roughly 200 pounds, and introduced track-oriented components, effectively creating a street-legal competition-focused version of the E36 M3.  

These cars have become highly sought-after collector pieces, particularly due to their limited production, motorsport intent, and ties to enthusiast collectors. Notably, examples from the late Paul Walker’s collection have drawn significant attention, highlighting the model’s desirability among serious BMW enthusiasts.  

As one of just 126 produced and further enhanced with a documented high-performance build, this example represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most collectible analog-era BMW M cars.

This 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight represents one of the most focused and collectible variants of the E36 generation. Build number 110 of just 126 produced, this example combines factory Lightweight pedigree with a fully documented high-performance engine build producing approximately 400 naturally aspirated horsepower.

With 84,000 miles and two-owner history, the car has been thoughtfully developed with an emphasis on responsiveness, power delivery, and driver engagement. The documented engine build, accompanied by full photography and printed records, reflects the level of care and attention typically reserved for enthusiast-owned Lightweight examples.

Extremely quick, responsive, and raw, this M3 Lightweight delivers the type of analog driving experience that defines the best of BMW’s homologation-era engineering.