Continental SportContact — a genuine BMW part, number 85 45 2 535 415. The number stamped on the part is 85452535415; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2535415. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Stark-marked tyre Philippsburg.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions. It also fits the E46 sedan, coupe and touring (316i, 1999–2004), with the M43, N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Summer tyres (85_0045) and Summer tyres (85_0048). It weighs about 9.9 kg (22 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
