BMW M3

E30 Johnny Cecotto “Swiss Edition” 1 of 50

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“BMW E30 M3 Cecotto edition 1 of 50”
In order to celebrate the many competition victories of factory driver Johnny Cecotto, BMW produced a special version of the E30 M3 during 1989 that was named in his honor. This model introduced the 215-hp version of the catalyst-equipped 2.3-liter S14 motor, still rated at 170 lb/ft of torque (though now peaking at a slightly lower 4,600 rpm). 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 valve cover. All other mechanical aspects of the Cecotto edition are identical to the standard E30 M3.

The M3 Cecotto was offered in the same three exterior color choices as the E30 M3 Evolution II: Misano Red (236), Macao Blue metallic (250) or Nogaro Silver metallic (243). It also featured the M3 Evolution II front and rear spoilers, and is further distinguished by its thinner rear window glass, chrome tailpipes, and 7.5x16-inch alloy wheels with unique metallic black centers. However, unlike the M3 Evolution II, the Cecotto does not include the front brake cooling ducts in place of fog lights. On the inside, the standard BMW sport seats were trimmed in a special Anthracite or Silver M-Technic cloth with Bison leather bolsters. As an alternative, Black Bison leather, Black extended Nappa leather or Silver extended Nappa leather could be specified at extra cost. Additional special interior features included door sill plates with a color "M3" insignia, an M footrest for the driver, an illuminated leather 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 in the series out of 505. (In fact, 478 E30 M3 Cecottos were built in total, in addition to 26 nearly identical Ravaglia editions see below, for a grand total of 504 examples). All M3 Cecotto and Ravaglia editions were further equipeed with the green-tinted windshield stripe, power windows, internal headlight aim adjustment, on-board computer II and the cassette storage box, while all available equipment from the regular E30 M3 option list was offered at extra cost.

In addition to the initial 504 examples of the E30 M3 Cecotto and Ravaglia editions, the Swiss market later received its own special series of E30 M3 Cecotto models. These were produced in two batches, the first in October and November of 1989, and the second in April and May of 1990.

A total of only 50 examples were built, each identical in specification to the earlier M3 Cecotto edition, aside from being fitted with a special 215-hp (DIN) version of the S14 motor tailored for Swiss emissions regulations and with the later M-Technic II steering wheel that was introduced on all E30 M3s for the 1990 model year. Though equipped with a special center console plaque that bears the signature of Johnny Cecotto, the Swiss edition is not individually numbered.

Production date: 07-11-1989
Delivery date: 14-11-1989
First registration: 29-06-1990
Land of origin: Germany
Build for: Swiss market
Country of first delivery: Switzerland
Current location: The Netherlands
Previous owners: 2
Exterior color: Macao Blue metallic
Paint code: 250
Interior: Silver M-Technic cloth with Bison leather
Upholstery code: 0345

Optional equipment from factory:
0301 Alarm system
0354 Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
0401 Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
0410 Window lifts, electric, front
0415 Sun-blind, rear
0510 Headlight aim control
0551 On-board computer II with remote control
0675 Sound system
0681 Roof antenna
0687 Radio preparation
0690 Cassette holder
0797 Edition
0804 National version Switzerland

- Private collection and original car
- Full service history
- Recently serviced by BMW/ Alpina specialist garage
- New APK (Dutch Tüv) valid until May 7th 2026
- Owners manual, documents come with the car
- Including BMW Classic “Birth certificate”
- Including CoC
- Beautiful drivers car
- Original factory engine, parts, body-and paintwork

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Further information and photos on request
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Transportation within Europe can be arranged
Detailing and glasscoating on request

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