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Bmw M3 E30 Evolution 2

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March 24, 2026

1988 BMW 3 Series - E30 M3 «Evolution II» #400/500 | Classic Driver Market
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1988 BMW E30 M3 EVO 2
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There are 2 BMW M3 Evolution II. An in-depth historical and technical appraisal of BMW's second Evolution on the E30 M3 platform: the E30 2.3 Evolution 2 from 1988. Featuring enhancements like an enlarged inline-four engine and adjustable aerodynamics, the M3 Sport Evolution was created to represent the developments BMW had made with the latest version of the.

1988 BMW E30 M3 Evolution II | HiConsumption
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The BMW M3 (E30) Evolution II was brought into series production for homologation of new motor-sport components. It was limited to a production run of 500 units and is identified by the revised spoiler mechanism and the air inlets for the front wheel brakes in the front apron (instead of the fog lights). The valve cover and air collector are painted in motor.

BMW E30 M3 2.3 Evolution 2 Guide — Supercar Nostalgia
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The final stage of the first M3 was ignited by BMW Motorsport GmbH in 1990: the displacement was increased to 2.5 litres, resulting in 238 hp in what is now the M3 Sport Evolution, the most powerful model in BMW's E30 3 Series. Explore the BMW E30 3 Series M3 Evo II detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

1988 BMW M3 E30 Evolution II
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The E30 M3 Sport Evolution, produced in late 1989 and early 1990, was the most extensively modified of the three E30 M3 Evolution editions. The cylinder bore was increased to 95mm (from 84mm) and a long-stroke crank was added to boost displacement to 2,467cc (from 2,305). 1988 BMW M3 Evolution II Representing one of the finest touring machines, this M3 was the closest road-going model to the Group A race-car in 1988.

This Rare 1988 BMW E30 M3 Evo II Costs $100,000 - autoevolution
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To fit DTM homologation rules, 500 M3s had to retain all the aerodynamic devices of the race car. This forced BMW to produce 500 M3 Evolutions per year which corresponded to the Group A aerodynamics and drivetrain. This made the M3, a car that.

E30 BMW M3 Evolution II | tangcla photography
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BMW M3 evolution - every generation's specs, power & history from the E30 to today's G80. Find out which M3 is the best, full breakdown inside (+ best mods for tuning).

BMW E30 M3 evolution 2 1988 - NOR Classics
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