The BMW E30 M3 was launched in 1985 and provided competition to Mercedes-Benz who had just released the 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth. It would mark BMWs entrance into factory performance vehicles. The M3 would prove its capabilities by winning at world-renowned races such as the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, World Touring Car Championship Drivers Title in 1987, and countless wins across the globe on both tarmac circuits and rally settings.The M3 continued into the E36 series BMWs. This second generation M3 was introduced in 1992 at the Paris Motor Show. Power is from a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine offering 240 horsepower through a five-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels.
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The BMW E36 M3 is considered to be one of the better-handling cars of all time and was awarded 'Best-Handling Car' by Car and Driver magazine in 1997.
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Convertible
Chassis #: WBSBK9336XEC43334
This BMW M3 has power steering, power brakes, power windows, and a power top. Inside there is air conditioning, AM/FM radio, and 37,000 miles on the odometer. The car rides on 17-inch factory chrome wheels. The 3-liter engine is backed by a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Related Reading : BMW E36 M3 History
The BMW Motorsport department was tasked with designing and building a powerful, lightweight derivative of the three series. The purpose of the M3 was to compete in the FIA Group A racing. Over five-thousand examples were hand-built by BMW Motorsport. 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....
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The story of an exception: the BMW M3 is 25.
The story of an exception: the BMW M3 is 25.
The anticipation began in August 1985. That summer Germanys automobile magazines built up their readers expectations for the fastest 3 Series BMW of all times. The key data revealed a sports car that would punch way above its class 200 hp, top speed in excess of 230 kmh, sprint from a standing start to 100 kmh inside 6.7 seconds. However, the story was that the most dynamic BMW 3 Series drivers....
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The Champion in Touring Car Racing. 25 years ago the BMW M3 started its unique series of victories.
The Champion in Touring Car Racing. 25 years ago the BMW M3 started its unique series of victories.
In August 1985, a rumour surfaced in motor magazine Auto-Deutschland which emanated from a new sports car. An A Group Car from BMW that was a thoroughbred racing car according to the rules but was also to be produced in a version licensed to drive on open roads for everyday use. Speculation about this dream car that could take to normal roads and was intended for the Most dynamic among BMW 3 Series....
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