The E30 M3 was a real homologation special—back when that actually meant something. If BMW wanted to race the 3 Series in FIA Group A events, the company had to build 5,000 road-going versions
BMW E30 3 Series M3 Sport Evolution (1990) vs BMW E30 3 Series M3 John Cecotto (1989) vs BMW E30 3 Series M3 Roberto Ravaglia (1989) Audi A6 (C4) 2.0 16v (1994) vs Mercedes Benz W201 190 E 2.3-16 (1983) vs BMW E30 3 Series M3 Sport Evolution (1990)
1990 BMW E30 M3. BMW introduced its E30 M3 in 1985 in response to the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth. It soon became a real contender in the Touring Car Championship, and it helped set the benchmark for BMW Performance. The M3 has won at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, World Touring Car Championship Driver's Title in 1987, and countless winsThe biggest and most powerful S14 ever built was found under the hood of the Sport Evolution (known as Evo 3) produced in just 600 units. The engine’s displacement was enlarged to 2.5 liters byiTi1Wn.