The E30 was also the first 3 Series to receive an M-badged model, and the resulting homologation special became one of BMW's most iconic models. The E30 M3 continues to be revered by BMW ...

It all started in 1986, four years after BMW introduced the second-generation 3 Series (E30). Intended to be a homologation special for DTM and Group A Touring specifications, the first M3 ...

So far, there have been six BMW M3 generations, starting with the homologation special E30 in 1989 and its 2.3-liter inline-four engine. The second-gen E36 BMW M3 models followed in 1995 with the ...