Likely the lowest-mile Lime Rock Park Edition M3, unmodified, with a one-owner history
BMW’s E9X-generation M3 has long been regarded as a modern classic, and for good reason, as it was the last to feature a naturally aspirated engine and the only one ever fitted with a V8. Moreover, it’s small, nimble… and a bit unhinged.
This car, an ultra-rare Lime Rock Park Edition, sits in a tier above the regular M3. Built for just one year in 2013, only 200 of these Fire Orange coupes ever came to the U.S. market. Now, one of the cleanest examples is up for sale, and it could be the lowest-mileage car of its kind anywhere.
This M3 Lime Rock Park Edition has just 81 miles (130 km) on the odometer. That’s right, eighty-one, or roughly 6.7 miles per year since it rolled off the production line. It couldn’t do five full laps of Lime Rock Park each year with that many miles on the clock. On top of the low-mileage draw to this car, it’s also unmodified and has a clean, accident-free Carfax.
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From the factory, the Lime Rock Park Edition bundled together desirable features, including the Competition Package, which added 19-inch wheels, lowered the suspension, and recalibrated the stability and damper settings.
This particular example also has the Premium and Cold Weather Packages, along with a carbon fiber roof, Novillo leather, an Alcantara-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, and carbon/leather interior trim.
Under the hood sits BMW’s high-revving 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V8, sending 414 hp (309 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It was the swan song of the E92 M3 before BMW moved on to turbocharged six-cylinder engines. Enthusiasts still praise the Lime Rock cars as the pinnacle of the breed.
Recent service on this car includes a battery and airbag assembly replacement in 2024 with just 45 miles on the odometer. The car received a new battery last month. The original 2012-date-coded tires remain, so they’ll need to go if the next owner plans to drive very much. We all know the dangers of old tires. The sale includes both keys, the window sticker, manuals, and other original items.
With just a few days left in the auction, bidding has already climbed past $86,000, clearing the car’s original MSRP of $80,295. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an M3 that’s basically still in its wrapper, this is your shot. Check out the listing here before someone else parks this Fire Orange time capsule in their garage.
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