One of the Best BMW M3s to Have Ever Existed
BMW has produced many iconic M3s, but the E92-generation holds a unique place in the brand’s history. It was the only M3 powered by a naturally aspirated V8, and for its final year in 2013, BMW released a special edition known as the Lime Rock Park Edition.
Limited to just 200 units for the US market, the model paid tribute to Connecticut’s 1.53-mile Lime Rock Park circuit. Finished exclusively in Fire Orange and equipped with the Competition Package, the model is exclusive, though its performance enhancements appeal more to enthusiasts even after over a decade.
These cars already carry a strong reputation in collector circles, and one particularly well-preserved example is now available on Cars & Bids with mileage so low it borders on delivery condition.
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An 81-Mile V8-Powered M3 Coupe Surfaces
The car up for bidding is a 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition showing only 81 miles on the odometer, likely the lowest-mile example on the market. It comes finished in Fire Orange with a black Novillo leather interior and retains its factory specification with no modifications.
Power comes from the 4.0-liter S65 V8, producing up to 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission sending output to the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes the Competition, Cold Weather, and Premium packages, along with a carbon fiber roof, Alcantara flat-bottom steering wheel, and carbon leather interior trim.
A clean Carfax history shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies, though there is a reporting gap between 2016 and 2024. This example is a one-owner car, offered now by a dealer in Rockville, Maryland. Service records note a battery and left airbag assembly replacement in March 2024 and a new battery fitted again in August 2025. Known flaws are limited to the original 2012 date-coded tires.
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Only Hours Left Before Hammer Falls
The auction is live with a current high bid of $86,592 after 13 bids. The sale is scheduled to end tomorrow, September 9, 2025.
For collectors who value rarity, originality, and condition, this Lime Rock Park Edition presents an opportunity to acquire what many consider the highlight of the M3 lineage. With just 81 miles from new, it represents the closest experience to taking delivery of one of BMW’s final naturally aspirated M3 coupes, a car that blends motorsport-inspired engineering with daily usability in a way the brand has not replicated since.
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