Bmw E30 M3 Information

Explore the BMW E30 3 Series M3 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info. The European version of the BMW M3 E30 evolution was released in early 1987 and was characterized by a power of 200 horsepower.

For the American market was collected M3 E30, equipped with a catalytic converter, which reduced the power of the motor S14B20, installed on these versions, to 192 horsepower. 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? How was the BMW E30 M3 able to create a legacy that now spans over 40 years? I don't know - the drive doesn't live up to the hype. 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. 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. M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition Instead of the E30 M3 Johnny Cecotto edition, the U.K.

market received only the E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition, which was essentially an identical car except for the signature of a different BMW factory race driver on the numbered plaque. Browse and bid online for the chance to own a BMW E30 M3 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. 1986 BMW M3 specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times, price, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated July 2025.