Model record
BMW M3 (E30)
Background
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.
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Specification
- Produced
- 17,970 units
- Engine
- BMW S14 2.3-2.5L inline-4, DOHC, high-revving (unique to the E30 M3 — later M3 generations use inline-6)
- Power
- 197 hp
- Weight
- 1,200 kg
- Dimensions
- 4,346 × 1,680 × 1,370 mm
Notes
First-generation M3, built to homologate a car for Group A touring car racing. Won the Nurburgring 24 Hours five times (1989-1992, 1994) and dominated multiple national/European touring car championships.
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