The fender extensions, the M exterior mirrors, and the dark M carbon roof also show to the outside world that this vehicle has exceptional handling and driving dynamics. The 432 hp (317 kW) BMW M3 Saloon is the only body design available – the related Coupé and Convertible are now called BMW M4. The engine delivers its maximum torque at 1,850 rpm, making fast acceleration possible, whatever the circumstances. With the optional M Driver’s Package, the car reaches a maximum speed of 173 mph.įrom 2014, the fifth generation of the BMW M3 (F80) once again relies on an inline 6-cylinder petrol engine which, for the first time in an BMW M3, is fitted with turbochargers. The 4-litre assembly delivers 420 hp (309 kW) and turns up to 8,300 rpm – the highest-speed production engine ever built by BMW. For the first time, a BMW M3 had a V8 engine. Just like the regular models, three bodies were available: Saloon (E90), Coupé (E92), and Convertible (E93). The BMW M3s built between 20 were fitted with a number of new features. The exteriors of the Coupé and Convertible differ from the standard model with their wider camber, the grilles on the front fenders and the powerdome on the bonnet. The M genes are evident in the 343 hp (252 kW) driving experience. They continue the fundamental concept behind the BMW M3, combining as little weight as possible with as much driving dynamics as possible. From 1995 the model was updated to give not just 200 cm3 more displacement, but also 321 hp (236 kW).Īt the turn of the millennium, the third version of the BMW M3 (E46) was launched, followed by the BMW M3 Convertible one year later. But there are radical changes under the hood: The inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with 286 hp (210 kW) and variable overhead camshafts (VANOS system) delivers breathtaking acceleration. There are only minor visual changes compared to the regular model, such as the aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirrors. As well as the revised 220 hp (154 kW) Evolution version and the BMW M3 Sport Evolution with 2.5 litre displacement and 238 hp (166 kW).ġ992 sees the second generation of the BMW M3 (E36) continuing the success story. While the racing version goes from win to win, the BMW M3 exceeds all sales expectations: More than 18,000 vehicles, including the convertible version, were sold. The interior also features everything that has proven its worth in racing: internally ventilated brake discs, sports transmission with lower left first gear, the 2.3 litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with 200 hp (143 kW).
Extreme dynamics are immediately evident on the exterior from the wide fenders and iconic rear wings to the newly designed C-pillar. However, interest was so overwhelming that many more than the 5,000 vehicles needed for Group A approval were sold. Originally, the BMW M3 (E30/2S, E30/2SC) was intended to be the road version of a racing vehicle.
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