BMW M3

  • Story of BMW M3 Touring Car

    Story of BMW M3 Touring Car

    The BMW M3 was not an attempt to produce a sporting flagship for a volume produced model range; instead it originated from the idea of developing a racing car for motor sport that would also be available in a road-going version. The selected category of racing was Group A production touring cars – as seen…

  • Story of BMW M3 Touring Car

    Story of BMW M3 Touring Car

    The BMW M3 was not an attempt to produce a sporting flagship for a volume produced model range; instead it originated from the idea of developing a racing car for motor sport that would also be available in a road-going version. The selected category of racing was Group A production touring cars – as seen…

  • New BMW M3 and BMW M4 unveiled

    New BMW M3 and BMW M4 unveiled

    BMW unveiled the new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe models. For the first time, the Coupe will be introduced at the same time as the four-door variant. The high-revving six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology newly developed for the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe produces a maximum…

  • Lightweight design and aerodynamics are key elements of the new BMW M3

    Lightweight design and aerodynamics are key elements of the new BMW M3

    Intelligent lightweight design was a top priority in the development of the BMW M3 and BMW M4. The goal was to minimise kerb weight in order to give both models outstanding driving dynamics and exemplary efficiency. The kerb weight of the BMW M4 has been reduced to less than 1,500 kilograms, which means the new…

  • BMW M3 Sport Evolution (1990)

    BMW M3 Sport Evolution (1990)

    The M3 had a commanding presence on the international touring car racing scene for five years. It became the most successful touring car of all times by winning the champion’s title several times in the European Touring Car Championship and twice in the German Touring Car Championship. There were also numerous further victories and championship…