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The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's tuning branch BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles. Common upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive (yet at times smaller) engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, more aggressive aerodynamics/body, and multiple interior/exterior accents with the famed tri-color "M" (Motorsport) emblem.
Contents
* 1 E30 M3
o 1.1 The E30 M3 road car
o 1.2 Changes from the standard 3-series
o 1.3 Wrap up
o 1.4 Notable publication accolades
o 1.5 E30 performance
o 1.6 Production figures
o 1.7 Significant victories in auto racing
+ 1.7.1 Championships
+ 1.7.2 Races
* 2 E36 M3
o 2.1 North American models
o 2.2 E36 performance
o 2.3 E36 special models
+ 2.3.1 M3 Euro-Spec (Canadian Edition)
+ 2.3.2 M3 LTW (E36)
# 2.3.2.1 Racing history
+ 2.3.3 M3 GT
+ 2.3.4 M3 Evolution Imola Individual (M3 GT2)
+ 2.3.5 M3-R
+ 2.3.6 M3 compact
* 3 E46 M3
o 3.1 E46 performance
o 3.2 E46 special models
+ 3.2.1 M3 GTR
+ 3.2.2 M3 CSL
+ 3.2.3 M3 Competition Package
* 4 E90/92/93 M3
o 4.1 E90, E92, and E93 performance
o 4.2 E92 M3 GTS
o 4.3 Racing
+ 4.3.1 E92 M3 GT2
+ 4.3.2 E92 M3 GT4
o 4.4 Critical reception
* 5 BMW M3 Challenge
* 6 References
* 7 External links
E30 M3
E30 BMW E30 M3
Production 1986–1992
Assembly Regensburg, Germany
Garching, Germany
Rosslyn, South Africa
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Engine(s) 2.3 L I4
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 101.1 in (2568 mm)
Length 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Curb weight 2,865 lb (1,300 kg)
Related BMW 3 Series

Based on the 1986 model year E30 3-Series, the first M3 was introduced with a 2.3 L I4 S14B23 engine (or S14 in shorthand). The engine design was based on various BMW genealogy: basic block layout from the M10 4 cylinder (found in the 2002 and 320 series) overbored and reinforced to similar specifications of the BMW M88 inline-6. The valve train and head architecture from BMW's M1 and, later, M6 inline-6 cylinder was adopted for aggressive breathing, resulting in outstanding performance for the day.

The most notable characteristic of the E30 M3 (relative to later M3 iterations) is its racing pedigree. It was campaigned by BMW as well as other racing teams including Prodrive and AC Schnitzer competing in many forms of racing including rally as well as German, British, Italian, Belgian, French and Australian touring.

One of the main reasons for production of the road car was to homologate the M3 for Group A Touring Car racing. One of the reasons often cited for its creation was that it was to compete with the "2.3-16V"-model of the Mercedes-Benz W201 190E which was introduced in 1983, although this was only speculative. When the E30 M3 was in its final years of top level competition, the 2.5 liter S14 engine in full race trim was capable of over 340 hp (250 kW) naturally aspirated.
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