The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW 's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986. The initial model was available in a coupé body style, with a convertible body style made available soon after.
M3 saloons were offered initially during the E36 (1994. There are 25 BMW M3. Compact, strong, sporty: this is just a small selection of attributes that describe the first BMW M3 with factory code E30 from 1986.
Who could have imagined that it would become the most successful touring car in racing history? The first series M3 was based on the E30 platform and was introduced to Europe in 1986 and the United States a year later. The first series stayed into production until 1990 and offered with a variety of motors, including a 238 horsepower engine.
In a short amount of time, the E30 M3 scored thousands of victories making it one of the most successful touring machines in history. Under the hood. BMW found a ton of success with the E30 M3, taking the field to school in Touring Cars by winning the 24 Hours Nürburgring five times, missing only the 1993 soirée between '89 - '94.
After the E30-generation M3 broke ground for BMW as a motorsport-derived homologation special, the M3 GT from the succeeding E36 series was conceived with an equally close connection to the racetrack. Just 356 examples of the M3 GT were built to homologate the E36 M3 for FIA and IMSA GT competition. The model was made exclusively in European specification and was powered by a tuned version of.
This 1995 BMW M3 GT is for sale on Cars & Bids! 1 of 356 GT Models, 5-Speed Manual, British Racing Green, Reviewed by Doug DeMuro! Auction ends December 10 2024. The E30 BMW M3, produced from 1986 to 1991, is a legendary icon in automotive history. Developed as a homologation model for Group A Touring Car racing, it speeds thanks to a high-revving 2.3-litre S14 inline-four engine, producing approximately 192.
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