Vehicle Description
The M3 Lightweight, referred to internally as the E36 M3 CSL, is a
special track-oriented version of the US-spec 1995 E36 M3 coupe and
is one of 126 produced. According to BMW figures, the M3
Lightweight weighs 2,950 pounds, 225 pounds less than the regular
M3 coupe. All M3 Lightweights were painted Alpine White III and
included the following special features: shortened 3.23:1 final
drive, aluminum doors, reduced sound insulation, stiffer springs
and shocks from the European-spec E36 M3 coupe, M-shock tower
brace, forged M double-spoke alloy wheels, M3 GT front spoiler lip
extension, standard M3 rear spoiler with integrated third brake
light, chequered flag decals in BMW Motorsport colors on the left
front and right rear corners of bodywork, "BMW Motorsport
International" emblems on exterior door moldings, interior door
sill plates and trim panel above the glovebox, BMW sport seats
covered in Anthracite Hurricane cloth with red highlights,
carbon-fiber-look dashboard and center console trim, Anthracite
carpeting from the 4-cylinder E36 coupe, air-conditioning delete,
radio delete (prewiring for radio and two door speakers included),
sound insulation reduction, tool kit delete and console valet
delete. This highly optioned coupe is powered by a 3.0-liter
6-cylinder engine backed by a 5-speed manual transmission and is
ready to hit the road.