Lot #676 - 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.