1986 BMW E30 M3
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The M3, launched in 1986, was the first purpose built BMW saloon designed specifically for racing. These were 'homologation specials' that had a track and wheelbase optimized for racing. Power was from a high revving 2.3-liter four-cylinder 16 valve engine mated to a close ratio 5 speed gearbox with a direct drive top gear. Improvements were made throughout the vehicle, including fully optimized brakes and suspension. Bodystyles initially included a coupe, with a convertible soon added to the lineup. 
Two-Door Sedan
Chassis #: M3 1/60
View info and historyThe first generation E30 was produced from 1986 through 1991.
by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
Two-Door Sedan
Chassis #: M3 1/60
View info and history
by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
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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 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.
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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