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ECE Johnny Cecotto (cat): 480 built from 04/89 thru 07/89
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 on the Cecotto by its body-color cam cover.
All M3 Cecottos are painted Misano Red (236), Macao Blue metallic (250) or Nogaro Silver metallic (243) and carry the Evolution II front and rear spoilers. They are further distinguished by their 7.5x16-inch wheels with special black centers. However, unlike the Evolution models, they do not include the thinner glass or 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 leather bolsters (also offered as a rare option on regular ECE E30 M3 models starting in 9/89). As an alternative, extended Black Bison leather, Black Nappa leather or Silver Nappa leather could be specified at extra cost. Cecotto editions were also equipeed with the on-board computer II and internal headlight adjustment. 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).
Finally, it is believed that the Swiss market 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, the later M-Technic II steering wheel and 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.
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