The BMW M3 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. Since the introduction of the E30 M3 in 1986, M3 models have been available for every generation of the 3 Series. Initially, the M3 was offered as a coupé, followed by a convertible body style. M3 saloons were introduced during the E36 (1994–1999) and E90 (2008–2012) generations. In 2014, the coupé and convertible models were rebranded as the 4 Series, making the high-performance variant the M4.
Over the years, various iterations of the BMW 3 Series have featured the M3 in different body styles. In recent years, the M3 has been produced as a saloon, with the introduction of the estate (Touring) variant in 2020 marking a new expansion of the M3 lineup.
Key Points:
1. BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series developed by BMW's motorsport division.
2. M3 models have been available for every generation of the 3 Series since 1986.
3. The M3 was initially offered as a coupé and later as a convertible.
4. Saloon variants of the M3 have been produced during specific generations.
5. The coupé and convertible models were rebranded as the BMW M4 in
