The BMW M3 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 3 Series developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, with models being produced for each generation of the 3 Series since 1986 when the E30 M3 was introduced. Originally available as a coupé, convertible body styles were later added. Saloon versions were introduced during the E36 and E90 generations. In 2014, the coupé and convertible models were rebranded as the M4 within the 4 Series range, while the high-performance M3 continued in the 3 Series lineup.
Key Points:
1. The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.
2. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 in 1986.
3. Initially available as a coupé, convertible models were later introduced, and saloons were added in the E36 and E90 generations.
4. Since 2014, coupé and convertible M3 models have been rebranded as the M4 within the 4 Series range.
5. Variants since then have seen the M3 produced as a saloon, and in 2020, an estate (Touring) variant was introduced alongside the saloon.
