The Red Baron- Bmw 2002 Track Car- M3 Motor- 5speed- Well Sorted!!! on 2040-cars

Manfred Von Richthofen also widely known as the Red Baron, started life as a 1972 BMW 2002 but along the way it became a more sophisticated and precise machine. Manfred is powered by a 2.3 liter S-14 (E30 M3) motor mated with a close ratio 5 speed gear box, Korman finned differential, headers, and a custom exhaust. The motor is reliable and quiet, the gearbox linkage has just been rebuilt and is very smooth and direct. The car is a delight to drive on track, it is very communicative and predictable, it is a amazing in the corners. This is a real momentum car and the suspension, Eibach main and tender coil over suspension with dual adjustable front and rear shocks. 22mm front 19mm rear sway bars, strut brace, and Ireland engineering big brake kit, keep it planted and flat in every type of corner. The cockpit is fitted with an aluminum roll cage, new Sabelt seats, G force cam lock harnesses, a simple gauge cluster to keep track of things while doing battle on the track. The Alpina Widebody fiberglass fender flares and Verona red paint with black stripes offer a unique and aeronautical look to the typically boxy 2002. This car has a personality and liveliness not found in many cars, it is great fun!  

Manfred is housed at NOLA Motorsports park in New Orleans, LA and is available for inspection with an appointment and demonstration to serious parties. The car is ready for the track immediately, and is a great car for beginners and experienced drivers. It is not hugely powerful so it is hard to get in trouble with throttle, but is it comfortable to drive at the limit and predictable and rewarding once the limitations are learned. It will out corner much more sophisticated modern machines. The weight is approx. 2100 lbs, power is around 190 HP- I do not have dyno or build sheet for the car. I purchased from an instructor at Barber Motorsports who has enjoyed and driven the car there for many years. It was built and customized in Germany then maintained and enjoyed in the US for several years. It is well maintained and ready for duty. It could be used on the street, not in Louisiana, but in some places. So if that is you intent, please look into in your state/country, but the car is NOT titled or registered for street use.

The car has recently had a full service and some cosmetic enhancements, the overall condition is excellent. The only flaws are the fuel gauge is not working, the paint has a couple of blemishes and nicks, and the tires have about one more day in them. I believe the Hoosier is a better tire for the car, I was experimenting with different tire producers, there are several brands available depending on the track, conditions, the wheel size is 15”x 9” ATS Aluminum - 

Manfred is sold on Bill of Sale ONLY. The car has been exclusively a track car for me, so I have not tried to title or register the vehicle, every State is different so please do your own research if you want to make the car legal for street use.  I have previous owner’s registration/ new owner can pursue a title in their state/the car is really set up for the track so smooth roads would advised.

The car is sold “AS IS” and with “NO WARRANTY” A $2500 deposit is due with in 48 hours of the auction being won- do not bid unless you want to buy- please have funds available - trades will be considered- 

I will accept a wire, check, cashiers check, and will consider interesting trades, I have several track cars and need to thin the herd and pick up a nice low miles street cruiser in the process( Audi A8/S8 BMW 5/6/7 MERC S/CL) so I will hear all offers but PLEASE no tire kickers/scammers/kids with no $.

Actual milage unknown- please email with any questions- reserve will not be given-