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BMW M3 (E30)

BMW M3 (E30)
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Years1986–1991
BodyCoupé
LayoutFront engine
ErasThe 1980s: the turbo years

Built so a racing version could compete (homologation)

Why it is in the archive: Two-door saloon — borderline; in as a homologation special.

Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Also in this era

Audi QuattroAudi QuattroAudi · 1980–1991Ferrari 288 GTOFerrari 288 GTOFerrari · 1984–1987Chevrolet Corvette (C4)Chevrolet Corvette (C4)Chevrolet · 1984–1996
Toyota MR2 (AW11)Toyota · 1984–1989Ford RS200Ford RS200Ford · 1984–1986Ferrari TestarossaFerrari TestarossaFerrari · 1984–1991

Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: BMW M3 — accessed 2026-10-30