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BMW, however, chose to take their "M" treatment, already tested a few years earlier in the 5 series, to the two-door variant of the 3 series, launching the now legendary BMW M3. Derived from the second generation E30 platform, the M series was a homologation special built to satisfy Group. The E30 M3 also received a bespoke drivetrain; all it's missing from the full '80s homologation template is a turbocharger.
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Without forced induction, and with only four and not the six cylinders that BMW was known for, the E30 was initially a little disappointing to those used to racing E24 635S. Plus, the 2.3-litre straight-four S14 that powered the M3, contradicted BMW's company policy. Conceived to homologate a brand-new race car design, the first-ever M3 was also offered as a convertible, even though such a vehicle defied common sense.
During the mid-1980s, BMW was heavily. The BMW M3 has evolved dramatically from a homologation special to a high-tech super sedan. Let's take a journey through the history of the BMW M3! E30 BMW M3 Price The average price for an E30 M3, according to classic.com, is $86,829, and indeed, high-mileage examples can be had for under six figures, but for cars with lower miles, expect to pay north of $100,000.
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The BMW E30 M3 Was Born a Legend In the booming Eighties, BMW aimed its small sports sedan at the racetracks of the world and delivered perfection. By Kyle Kinard Published: Nov 17, 2021 1:37 PM EST. An in-depth historical and technical appraisal of BMW's E30-based Group A homologation special: the E30 M3 2.3 from 1986.
Winni Vogt drove an E30 M3 to the 1987 European Touring Car Championship, the first for the BMW M3 E30. Photo: BMW Group Archive Derived from the second generation E30 platform, the M series was a.
