The BMW M3 of 1986 was the first of its sort, having been developed directly from motorsport. It was a sensation when the car was unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1985. The BMW M3 swiftly became one of the most iconic vehicles in the BMW M line-up, thanks to its numerous championship victories in touring car racing. It's time to shine a light on the interesting history of this renowned series, starting with the BMW M3 E30, which started it all.
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Apart from track racing, the BMW M3 E30 competed in rally races, primarily in national championships, but also in the World Rally Championship from 1987 to 1989. The E30 was successful on asphalt thanks to its four-wheel drive, but it struggled on uneven surfaces, even when the rally version was rear-wheel drive. Over 100 E30 M3s were manufactured specifically for road racing and rallying, out of a total of 21,222 made. Early 1992 marked the end of production for the E30 M3.