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BMWM3 (E30)
ProductionUnknown
Recorded originGermany
ClassBmw e30
Power197 hp
Built17,970 units
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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Record depth — Documented
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Research 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.