BMW M3
Overview
| Produced: |
1988-1991, 17184 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2302cc | S4 OHC |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 mph | 6.5 s |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
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Is Four Wheel Drive Really Better Than Two? |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2004 | |||
| Is Four Wheel Drive Really Better Than Two? - It’s a hot debate so let’s call in a specialist to find out which works best on the road. | ||||
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Buying guide - BMW M3 E30 (1985-91) |
120 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2003 | |||
| Buying guide - BMW M3 E30 (1985-91) - Phenomenal poise and agility in a rapid, driver-friendly package makes the M3 the perfect performance saloon - provided you choose you car carefully. | ||||
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Classic Cars February 2001 pg 63 |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2001 | |||
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Tracking Devices - Classic Car drivers all over the country are indulging in track days, where they have the opportunity to really drive their cars. We test ten of the best track-day classics. 1973 MG Midget, BMW M3, 1962 TVR Grantura, Caterham Seven 1700 Supersprint, 1956 Lancia Aurella B20GT, 1968 Mini Cooper, 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0, Ferrari 308 GTS QV, Lotus Cortina, 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam. |
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Buying Guide - 1986-1992 BMW E30 M3 £10,000-60,000 |
176 |
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| Publication | Octane June 2011 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1986-1992 BMW E30 M3 £10,000-60,000 - The original M3 is currently hot property, its blend of strength and performance now highly sought after. But some hide serious rust, so buy carefully. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - BMW M3 E36 |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22/29 December 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - BMW M3 E36 - It's one of the fastest cars available for the money and steeped in motor sport history. JACK CARFRAE sets out the case for buying a BMW M3 E36/ | ||||
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Classic racing cars - BMW M3 |
118 |
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| Publication | MotorSport December 2009 | |||
| Classic racing cars - BMW M3 - Its great rival the Sierra Cosworth was faster, but the M3 won on reliability - quite literally, with numerous title successes. So surely a Group A revival series beckons. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate Evolutions |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2009 | |||
| Ultimate Evolutions- Racing improves the breed - and here's the proof... BMW M3 vs Merc 190 | ||||
| Article |
The M-power strikes back |
120 |
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| Publication | Top Gear September 2007 | |||
| The M-power strikes back - Stop the pres, the new BMW M3 has a V8 under its bonnet. Tom Ford finds out whether that's actually a bad thing, or whether the old six-cylinder still can't be beat. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - BMW M3 (2000-2006) |
174 |
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| Publication | Top Gear July 2007 | |||
| Buyers guide - BMW M3 (2000-2006)- It's all the car you could ever want says Esther Neve, both practical and lairy in equal measure. What' not to like? | ||||
| Article |
Three kings |
86 |
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| Publication | Car February 2007 | |||
| Three kings - The new M3 is coming soon. But its predecessors make for a formidable warm-up act. | ||||
| Article |
BMW M3 |
78 |
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| Publication | Car February 2007 | |||
| BMW M3 - The most exciting car of the year. | ||||
| Article |
M Powered |
102 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2006 | |||
| M Powered - The Porsche-baiting BMW E36 M3 Evolution is the greatest Q-ship around, says Andrew Frankel. | ||||
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BMW M3: The Best & The Bargains. |
132 |
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| Publication | Car October 2005 | |||
| BMW M3 - Catch it while you can - This is the CS, the greatest BMW M3 ever and the last of the straight-six breed. Drive it once and you'll want an M3. And the good news is, you can afford one. | ||||
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Bare Necessities |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2005 | |||
| Bare Necessities - Although they looked similar on paper, the Porsche 968 ClubSport and BMW M3 Sport Evolution came with very different pedigrees. Andrew Frankel puts them head to head. | ||||
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In pursuit of the daddy |
108 |
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| Publication | Car August 2003 | |||
| In pursuit of the daddy - Audi's new V8-engined S4 saloon must face up to the same old rival: BMW's all-conquering M3 Coupé. Audi S4 Avant, Mercedes C32 AMG Estate, BMW M3. | ||||
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Top dog |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2002 | |||
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Top dog - Mick Walsh discovers the appeal of BMW Motorcport's sublime M3 - the track-day king that also reigns on the daily commute. |
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