BMW M3, 1987
–
1991 BMW M3, 1995
–
1999
ONE LETTER. ONE NUMBER. ONE LEGEND: M3.
The very first BMW M – the legendary M1 –
shot straight to the top in 1978 as one of the
fastest German road-going sports cars. And
once BMW M tasted success, they never
wanted to give it up.
Uncompromising and practical, with exceptional
quality down to the smallest detail, M Cars offer
BMW Motorsport technology in a production
vehicle. For over three decades, M Cars have
been created for those who view outstanding
achievement as an everyday occurrence.
The BMW M3 made its initial debut in 1987,
and from the very beginning, its performance
was unrivaled. With a 192-hp, 16-valve, four-
cylinder engine, the M3 legend was created.
The second BMW M3 was launched in 1995,
a milestone distinguished by its 240 hp and
array of technological highlights.
240 hp192 hp
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M3 heritage
BMW M3, 2001
–
2006 BMW M3, from 2007
In 2001, the third-generation BMW M3
set the benchmark for combining the thrill
of motorsport and everyday functionality.
At its heart was a high-revving, 333-hp,
six-cylinder engine. And today, the 414-hp,
V-8 M3 continues the BMW M tradition.
The engine, transmission, suspension and
aerodynamics are all in perfect harmony.
This powerful high-rev concept with its
unique lightweight technology transfers
motorsport innovation directly to the road.
That’s why BMW M develops and tests its cars
on the notorious Nürburgring Nordschleife.
This is where racing legends – and cars that
carry the M name – are born.
BMW M: inspirational vehicles that are prized
on the race circuit – and on the road home.
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