This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Continuing BMW's legendary reputation for producing fabulous medium size sporting saloons, the E46 BMW M3 was launched in October 2000 and featured the new 3.2-litre S54 M-tuned engine During its production run, BMW manufactured three special editions of the E46 M3, namely, the GTR, the Coupé Sport Lightweight (CSL) and the Competition Package (CS) The CS was the final version and had a comprehensive performance package which included competition springs/dampers, lightweight CSL-style alloys, a dedicated track mode (available at the flick of a switch), a quick-ratio CSL steering rack, Alcantara steering wheel and handbrake, CSL cross-drilled brake discs and a unique 'cube' aluminium trim This car is one of just 233 genuine UK, right-hand drive cars – so, rarer than a CSL - with just under 50,000 miles, the SMG gearbox and finished in black with black leather upholstery, it comes to our sale with a comprehensive service history The E46 M3 is considered by many to be one of 'the' great driver's cars of recent times; it is the limited edition CS and CSL models that are most favoured by collectors The private registration 'P111 BLK' will be retained and will not accompany the car