M3 Cecotto

[Kingb]

Not mine but saw on German ebay. It says that there were only 505 made. How many other companies altered E30's?

http://cgi.ebay.de/1989-BMW-E30-M3-CECOTTO_W0QQitemZ270323908887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobile?hash=item270323908887&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[dannyg]

That is a factory BMW M3...Its not altered by another company. Macau is gorgeous! And that interior!

[shmutzigE30]

fuck me. i wish i had money haha

[VacMan]

What distinguishes an E30 M3 Cecotto?
In order to celebrate the many competition victories of factory driver Johnny Cecotto, BMW produced a speical version of the E30 M3 during 1989 that was named in his honor. This model introduced the 215-hp version of the 2.3-liter S14, still rated at 170 lb/ft of torque, though now at a slightly lower 4,600rpm. This engine, which would become standardized on European-spec M3s beginiing in September of 1989, can be identified in the Cecotto by its body-color cam cover.

The M3 Cecotto was offered in the same three exterior color choices as the M3 Evolution II: Misano Red (236), Macao Blue metallic (250) or Nogaro Silver metallic (243). In addition to the Evolution II front and rear spoilers, it is further distinguished by its thinner rear window glass and 7.5x16-inch wheels with unique black centers. However, unlike the Evolution II, the Cecotto does not include the front brake ducts in place of foglights.

On the inside, the Cecotto has the standard M3 sport seats, though these are generally trimmed in a special Anthracite or Silver M-Technic cloth with Bison leather bolsters. As an alternative, Black extended Bison leather, Black extended Nappa leather or Silver extended Nappa leather could be specified at extra cost. All Cecotto editions were further equipeed with the power sunroof, on-board computer II and internal headlight adjustment as standard equipment. Additional special features included door sill plates with a color "M3" insignia, a green-tinted windshield band, an illuminated shift knob and a plaque on the center console that displays the signature of Johnny Cecotto, as well as the exclusive number of each car out of 505. (In fact, only 480 Cecottos were built, the other 25 being nearly identical Ravaglia editions see below).

In addition to the initial 505 Cecotto and Ravaglia editions, the Swiss market also received a special series of 50 additional E30 M3 Cecotto models in late 1989 and early 1990. These are identical in every way to the normal Cecotto edition model aside from being fitted with a special 211-hp (DIN) version of the S14 motor tailored for Swiss emissions regulations. Being 1990 models, they are also equipped with the later M-Technic II steering wheel. A unique center console plaque that bears the signature of Johnny Cecotto, but is not individually numbered. The Swiss Cecotto models do not contain a unique VIN sequence, but are instead included within the standard E30 M3 range.

From HERE.

[mtechnik]

Yeah Cecotto's are the bomb. I detailed one not to long ago

[rThor432]

Oh God I love Macaublau..

[gazellebeigem3]

ahhhhhhhh i want it!

[nick_t]

holy shit! those seats are hawt

[shiftbmw]

Macau is the only color I'd prefer to diamantschwarz.

[asuj158]

so effffin hot, i want

[TDE30]

Macaublau is easily the most stunning color out there. They had Cecotto and Ravaglia variants for the E30 M3 and Cecotto and Winkelhock variants of the E34 M5. The Cecotto cars focused primarily on aesthetic alterations and the Winkelhock cars had a reduced weight and were stripped out of most luxuries.

Nice car though.

[gearheadE30]

very nice; I absolutly love that interior....The price really isn't outrageous, either.

[CleanAzzE30z]

Those seats........lord.




Mariano