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2002 BMW M COUPE

44,000 miles

$149,000
2002 BMW M Coupe in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa
  • Exterior Color Imola Red 2
  • Interior Color Black Nappa
  • Engine S54
  • Other Attributes Subframe Reinforcement
    Forced Induction

Seller Description

2002 BMW M COUPE (S54) – “EVIL BMR” - ONE OF A KIND - 740HP VAC BUILD - MAGAZINE FEATURED - TROPHY WINNER
MAKE: BMW
MODEL: M COUPE
YEAR: 2002
VIN: 5UMCN93452LK61235
MILEAGE: Approx. 1,500 since full rebuild
ENGINE: VAC-Built Forged S54 + VF Stage 2 Supercharger
TRANSMISSION: 5-Speed Manual
LOCATION: Southern California
TITLE: Clean California Title
COLOR: Imola Red
INTERIOR: Black Leather & Alcantara, Red Stitching
FUEL: 91 & 100 Octane Tuned Maps
HORSEPOWER: Up to 740 BHP
NAME: “EVIL BMR” (documented project title)

VEHICLE OVERVIEW
This is “EVIL BMR,” a one-of-a-kind 2002 BMW M Coupe — 1 of 678 S54-powered U.S. models — and the result of a no-expense-spared, 740HP supercharged build carried out by VAC Motorsports, VF Engineering, La Jolla Audio, Amato’s Auto Body and HRE

Designed to be the ultimate street-legal, track-capable M Coupe that could run on the stock DME with catalytic converters, the car pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with a factory-ECU platform. It made 740 BHP on VAC’s Dynapack using 100-octane fuel and 695 HP on a conservative map, with a refined 91-octane tune also available. The build was featured in Performance BMW Magazine, and the car took 1st Place at BimmerFest 2012.  The trophy comes with the car.

ENGINE & POWERTRAIN

  • VAC “Supercharged Series” Built S54
  • VAC Stage 3 Cylinder Head
  • VAC Supercharger Cams
  • Arrow Connecting Rods
  • CP Forged Pistons
  • VAC HP-Coated Rod & Main Bearings
  • VAC Ported Throttle Bodies
  • VAC Competition Oil Pump
  • VAC Underdrive Pulleys
  • VAC Custom Dyno Tuning
  • VF Engineering Stage 2 SC Kit
  • Vortech V3 Blower (19 PSI)
  • Overdriven Crank Pulley
  • Air/Water Intercooler
  • Custom Dual Bosch Fuel Pump System (A/N lines)
  • VAC 60lb Injectors + Fuel Rail
  • Zionsville Oversized Radiator/Oil Cooler Combo
  • VAC Oil Filter Housing
  • Carbon Fiber Valve Cover
  • Meisterschaft GT Rear Exhaust
  • HJS High-Flow Cats
  • Supersprint Headers
  • Max Output: 740 BHP on 100 Octane

DRIVETRAIN & CHASSIS

  • VAC Ultimate Multi-Plate Flywheel
  • Tilton Carbon-Carbon Clutch Pack
  • TC-Designs Transmission Cross-Member
  • Dinan Differential
  • VAC Upgraded Differential Bushings
  • Weld-In Chassis Reinforcements

SUSPENSION & BRAKES

  • KW Variant 3 2-Way Adjustable Coilovers
  • PowerGrid Sway Bar End Links
  • Upgraded Anti-Roll Bars
  • VAC Suspension Bushings
  • TCKline Spherical Rear Shock Mounts (RSMs)
  • Brembo GT Big Brake Kit (Front & Rear)

WHEELS & TIRES

  • HRE 3-Piece Fully Polished 19” Wheels
  • Toyo R-Compound Tires
  • 235/35-ZR19 Front
  • 295/30-ZR19 Rear

EXTERIOR

  • Full repaint in BMW Imola Red II (Amato’s Auto Body)
  • Hartge Vented Hood (1 of 17 made)
  • Hamann Front Lip & Dual Rear Wings
  • HID Headlight Retrofit (High, Low, Driving)
  • OEM Antenna Removed + Welded Smooth
  • Flush-Mounted Reverse Camera (Rear Plate)

INTERIOR

  • Full Black Leather + Alcantara Interior w/ Red Stitching
  • Custom Carbon/Leather D-Shaped Steering Wheel (with wireless audio controls)
  • Imola Red Color-Matched Gauge Bezels, Dash Trim, A/C Vents, and Door Trim
  • Alcantara Headliner
  • HushMat Sound Deadening
  • 5-Point Harness
  • Custom Roll Bar (Body Color)

Integrated Electronics & Audio: – La Jolla Audio Custom Build

  • Alpine IVA-W910BT (Double DIN w/ Custom Dash Mod & Gauge Relocation)
  • Alpine PXA-H701 Processor
  • Focal Utopia 3-Way Front Stage
  • Alpine F#1 Rear Speakers
  • JL Audio 10W6v2 Subwoofer (fiberglass rear panel enclosure)
  • Alpine F#1 / ARC Amplifiers
  • Escort 9500ci Radar Detector w/ Front & Rear Laser Jammers
  • Defi Gauges (incl. SC Water Temp)
  • FTM10R Built-in Ham/Track Radio
  • Flush iPhone Mount

OWNERSHIP & ACCOLADES

  • Purchased in 2004 (2nd Owner)
  • ~1,500 miles on VAC motor
  • Always Garaged, Southern CA, No Rust, Clean CA Title
  • 1st Place – BimmerFest 2012 
  • Featured in 4 different Car Magazines (inc. Performance BMW Magazine)

INCLUDED WITH SALE

  • Original OEM Wheels
  • Some OEM Exhaust, Headers, Shocks, and Various Suspension Components
  • Some Original Interior Pieces
  • Keys

WHY SELL?
This project was never about resale — this car is the culmination of years of vision, collaboration, and investment. With approx $200,000 into the build and with industry-best names involved, this is your opportunity to own a documented one-off M Coupe legend. Ready for its next chapter.

SHIPPING & PAYMENT TERMS
Vehicle located in Southern California
Buyer responsible for transport or pickup
$500 deposit due within 24 hours
Full payment due within 7 days (wire or certified funds)

FINAL NOTES
There are fast cars. There are rare cars. And then there is EVIL BMR — a supercharged, 750hp, stock-DME  One of Kind M Coupe built by the best, tuned to perfection, and wrapped in one of the nicest OEM+ interiors ever created. It’s as comfortable on a Sunday cruise as it is hammering around a track. Clean title. Ready to go. Serious buyers only.

Seller

Private
San Diego, CA

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Posted: 8/12/2025 10:27:50 PM by Jon Martin

This is the most modified coupe I've ever seen. I've known of it's existence forever, but it's fun to see some more detailed photos. There are a lot of cool details. It'd be pretty much impossible to replicate at this point.

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