This 1998 BMW M Roadster remained with its original owner in Texas and California until it was purchased by its current owner on Bring a Trailer in September 2022. Finished in Imola Red over Imola Red and Black Nappa leather upholstery, it is powered by a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 17″ Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a black convertible soft top in addition to a removable hardtop, heated sport seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, a factory cassette stereo, air conditioning, and cruise control. With 9k miles, this M Roadster is now offered on dealer consignment with owner’s manuals, spare keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
This BMW M Roadster is one of 245 finished in Imola Red II over Imola Red and black Nappa leather for the North American market for the model year. A color-matching removable hardtop was fitted under current ownership, and exterior details include a power-operated black convertible soft top with a matching top boot as well as front-fender vents and quad exhaust outlets.
Style 40 17″ alloy wheels are mounted with 225/45 front and 245/40 rear Dunlop SP Sport 8080 E tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.
The heated sport seats are upholstered in Imola Red and Black Nappa leather, and the dashboard, center console, and door panels are trimmed to match. Additional appointments include roll hoops, air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and a Harman Kardon sound system.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and red accents, and it frames a tachometer with a 6,800-rpm redline along with a 160-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. An analog clock and gauges for voltage and oil temperature are housed in the center stack. The digital odometer indicates 9k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S52B32 inline-six features VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The engine oil was most recently changed in November 2023.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
