Ferrari Red BMW E30 M3 convertible, S52 swap, HOT !
If you like E30s, if your heart pumps when you see the E30 M3, here is your chance to see one of the best, cleanest and absolutely amazing E30 M3 with 240HP S52 Motor!
BMW only made 786 E30 M3 convertibles. All of them were assembled by hand at BMW M’s Garching facility, much like the E28 M5s and E34 M5s. Bodies were supplied from the normal E30 assembly lines, then fitted at Garching with the special drivetrain, chassis and interior. Non of these 786 cars were officially sold in US. When new, the E30 M3 cabriolet’s cost was twice as much as standard e30 325 convertible. These cars are uber rare and expensive !
Although, there are less than 10 real e30 M3 convertibles in US, I never wanted to import the real one as I knew I would want to paint it in custom color, go with custom engine, suspension and do a custom interior. Real e30 M3 cabrios go for 35-40 thousand Euros, add the cost of federalization, shipping etc.. and you are easily looking into $60-$70k car (at least) which would still have 20+ year old paint, suspension, interior, etc…
Thus this project was born…
This car was featured in Performance BMW, March 2007 issue
built on clean title 1989 US Spec 325i convertible chassis this car is registered, insured and inspected in NJ
This is a short list of mods :
Engine / Transmission / Exhaust :
30k Mile 1999 BMW E36 M3 S52 OBDII Motor and 5 speed gearbox
UUC Lightweight Flywheel
UUC Carbon Race clutch
Race skid front skid plate (protects oil pan)
New aluminum race radiator, electric fan
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
K&N Filter, all new hoses, belts, clamps, engine mounts, etc..
3.46 E24 LSD, new synthetic fluids and bushings
UUC Exhaust with twin custom tips
A/C system ice cold, Full 134a Conversion, New A/C compressor, custom A/C lines
Battery relocated to the trunk, E30 M3 oem cables
All new wiring, sensors, plugs, etc..etc..
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes :
NEW Ground Control adjustable coil over suspension
NEW Bilstein Sport shocks
NEW 450/600 Ground Control Lowering Springs
Ireland race bushings
Front strut brace
NEW OEM front Control arms
NEW OEM M3 front offset bushings
NEW OEM front links
Rebuilt 95 E36 M3 steering rack
NEW Front/Rear calipers, cross drilled rotors, pads
NEW Emergency brakes (complete kit – cables, springs, pads, etc)
Stainless steel brake lines
Wheels / Tires :
ESM BBS RS reps 16×9 (3″ lips !!!) Wrapped with NEW 215/40/16 New Hankook Tires
Exterior :
This car is painted in REAL FERRARI RED (Spies Hecker) beautiful paint Rosso Chiaro Corsa 300-12. The paint job is absolutely amazing, highest quality materials were used!
e30 M3 front and rear Bumpers (custom shaved, no grooves, no side markers)
Evo II front spoiler with custom carbon Fiber splitter from Germany
Custom Porsche tow hook cover (front)
e30 M3 front fenders
e30 M3 side skirts
e30 M3 F/G rear quarter panels
Euro grills, Black Kidney Grills, Euro headlight Wipers, Euro tow hook covers, Euro Brake Vents
Original Euro Hella smoked headlights, Xenon HID conversion (6000)
Custom smoked front turnsignals
Rear German Startec tail lights
Evo III Hood and Trunk seals
Bonrath Mono Wiper conversion
Shadowline window trim, 3rd brake light delete
all new window, hood, trunk and door seals (expensive !!!)
Brand new German convertible TOP, new seals
New roundels (vert correct)
Euro license plate holder (rear)
painted convertible top boot cover lid
Super Rare BMW Motorsport door handles
Euro Trunk Liner, 2nd courtesy light
Interior:
Brand NEW Italian Leather highest quality E30 M3 sport OEM Interior – EVERYTHING including seats, center console, arm rest, door panels and rear panels were wrapped in Italian Modena Leather and Carbon Fiber look leather
NEW OEM Black Carpet (last one at the dealer, NLA)
Custom gauge cluster –
Very Rare Hella steering wheel, ZHP shift knob
Suede gear and emergency brake boots (tri-color stitching)
BMW e30 armrest
Euro Clock
custom gauges Oil, Water, AMP (ashtray delete)
built in V1 hidden remote display
BMW e30 OEM windscreen
Whole Interior of the car was wrapped with sound proofing DynaMat material for better noise reduction and music sound
ICE:
JVC head unit, Ipod/Iphone wiring with Sony speakers and custom wires. 10″ Bazooka Sub in the trunk. Remote Antena.
Autopage anti-theft alarm with proximity sensor and remote pager (expensive and useful), Airhorns (Loud !)
FEW PICS FROM THE RESTORATION:
ENGINE BAY SHAVED AND PAINTED BEFORE THE MOTOR SWAP
I am not mentioning hundreds of little parts that were replaced during the conversion
I’ve owned and built a lot of E30s and other Vintage BMWs. If you have a particular interest or looking to build a car of your dreams, please contact me with your inquires.
Here are some of my other cars that were recently built
Amazing job. Beautiful.
Oh my heck man… that’s my dream build! I’ve had nearly the same exact idea in mind, right down to the S52, only in Alpine White. Would you mind answering some questions I had about the conversion? That car is absolutely gorgeous!!!
hi
Very impressive!!! I myself have started my own conversion, I have all m3 body parts ready for the conversion and wanted to ask what kind of problems would i have with putting the sedan m3 parts on a vert, ive heard the wings, bumpers and skirts need modifying, any advice would be gold, thank you and well done!!! Riz (UK)
Where did you get the fenders? I have a cabrio as well, and want to convert it. I’m not sure where to look.
They’re available from BMW in Germany. Ask your local dealer.
Damn what an amazing thing shame its a pitty i cant ride one
Damn thats nice! Where did you buy BMW motorsport door handles?
Is it fiber glas rear fenders? Really nice car! Keep up the good work!
good vork !
For sale by chance?
all the work on this car is custom, you can’t just put m3 quarter panels and sideskirts on a regular e30 vert, it needs a lot of custom work, it’s not a direct bolt-on.
Thanks for all the compliments !
This car was sold to a customer in Canada. I can build any e30 you desire – E30 restorations are my specialty !
Please check other E30s in my gallery.
Thank you
Where is your shop?
I’ve heard of rebuilts but this is a rebirth.Rewinding the clock and starting creation all over again. I’ve alway7s wanted an M3 E30 being in South Africa never actually seen one in real life. once been in a 333i butthats about it,So if you thought getting one in the US was hard here its impossible, but after seeing the stunning job you did with yours I’m definenatly working in getting one that comes to perfection as the one you have. Thanks for the inspiration. love the car.
thank you guys ! Check out my other restorations, just click on my user name CARRERABOY to see more of my work
My shop is in Maplewood, NJ 07040
Hello,
My name is Thao Nguyen. I am living at Michigan.
I have 88 E30 black and black convertible. I want to update to look like the M3 Red Ferrari.
I will take a my car picture to send it to you. I am not very good at computer, so can you call me the above number to discuss about my car as soon as possible,
Thanks
Thao Ngyen
Hey Vlad. Sorry to not talk to you in so long. I LOVE the car. The drive back to Canada was great after I got past the rain (and freaky snow fall) in Ohio. I have the car parked atm and will be bringing it out for the summer in about 2-3 weeks, longer depending on road conditions here (still 4 ft of snow on the ground). I’ll be contacting you soon about couple things with the car and about work on my Euro E30 import. I found a 83 porsche also to look at doing also like your 82 but a cabriolet. Peace out duded. Talk to you soon.
Wonderful car. I`m a happy owner of a E 30 325 cabriolet M-Tech 2. I wonder where you have bought those nice door openers with inscription ?
Nice car saw it on Bmw Performance mag few years ago. Ive jus got hold of an e30 m3 body kit and im lookin for a convertible. Im sorry to say but im gonna copy your one, it amazing looks beta than the original well done. Hopefully mine could be as nice as yours
Hi,
your work is absolutely stunning. I am in Houston and looking to start a build on an E30 once I find a donor car. If you can give any advice, it’d be much appreciated. Please let me know how to contact you. I will be in Jersey in a couple of weeks. I’d come out to Maplewood and take a look.
thanks
Uche
Hello my name is Sal and I am trying to contact CarraraBoy for a E30 convertiable build. I’m located in CT I’d appreciate it if you could contact my email.
Thanks,
Sal
Thanks for getting back to me looking to build e30 convert with m5 v8 would that be something that you intrested in building also what do think it cost? Thanks sal
i have an 88 e30 cabrio i want to do the full conversion i can supply oem parts, bumpers, fenders, ect. i also have a s52 with an active auto werkes super charger i want to throw in it. i have the brembo brake kit that came off the 97 e36 m3 i want to throw in and do the 5 lug conversion. can you contact me for some quotes.
its an original AW e30 🙂
hi i have a 1989 325is and i would like to fix it can you give me a contact number or address so i can come and see you i am from NY
Hi
fiast of all good quality
please can you halp me i have bmwe30 convrtebel
can you tell me where i fand the rear quater panels i wont them original
if you have any questions you can contact me directly DTMe30M3@yahoo.com
Great build! The car is absolutely beautiful! I have a question for you; What did you use to coat the under carriage with?