{"id":35517,"date":"2025-07-09T20:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T19:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.influx.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=35517"},"modified":"2025-07-09T22:25:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:25:16","slug":"bmw-m3-evolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adrianflux.co.uk\/influx\/cars\/bmw-m3-evolution\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW M3: The Evolution."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>1986: E30 <\/strong><br \/>\nAfter completing its brief career in Formula 1, BMW\u2019s Motorsport arm focused all its energy on touring car racing. The BMW M3 E30 was born. The first edition came with a 195hp, four-cylinder 16-valve power unit. Right from the start, the car was a success and in 1987 Italian driver Roberto Ravaglia won the World Touring Car Championship at the wheel of a BMW M3. In the following five years, the M3 was the uncontested leader in the international touring car scene, bringing home two European Touring Car Championships and winning the DTM twice. But the M3 was, of course, an equally successful road-going car. Sales reached a heady volume of 17,970 units, including 600 units of the 2.5-litre M3 Sport Evolution version, as well as 765 hand-built convertibles.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-35517 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-post-gallery-thumb'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_42-e1397144232722.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_42-e1397144232722-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Red M3 Coupe driving down the road\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_42-e1397144232722-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_42-e1397144232722-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_102-e1397144252399.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_102-e1397144252399-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Early M3 model in black and white\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_102-e1397144252399-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_102-e1397144252399-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_evolution_ii_13-e1397144270985.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_evolution_ii_13-e1397144270985-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"M3 Evolution\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_evolution_ii_13-e1397144270985-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_evolution_ii_13-e1397144270985-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>1992: E36<\/strong><br \/>\nThe E36 M3, launched in 1992, was voted car of the year in Germany two years on the trot \u2013 and in France even gained the questionable moniker \u2018car of the century\u2019. Between 1992 and 1996, M-sport built more than 85 four-door racing 3 Series based on the E36 M3 GT, with Johnny Cecotto at the wheel winning the ADAC GT Championship in 1993, and next setting out to conquer the US motorsport market. In 1995, the car received even more power \u2013 321hp from 3.2 litres, to be precise \u2013 and for the first time, the M3\u2019s grunt exceeded 100hp per litre. Double variable timing was also used for the first time, as well as a six-speed gearbox.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-35517 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-post-gallery-thumb'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_108-e1397144293923.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_108-e1397144293923-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"BMW M3 Coupe in yellow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_108-e1397144293923-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_108-e1397144293923-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_48-e1397144322172.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_48-e1397144322172-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"M3 Coupe parked outside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_48-e1397144322172-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_48-e1397144322172-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_65-e1397144340450.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_65-e1397144340450-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"M3 driving down the road\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_65-e1397144340450-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_65-e1397144340450-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>2000: E46<\/strong><br \/>\nMaking its debut in the year 2000, the E46 M3 turned up the gauge in all departments. 343hp. 365Nm. 5.2 seconds. And the design, in turn, reflected the increased attitude. One year later, the M3 GTR lined up on the starting grid of the American Le Mans Series with a four-litre eight-cylinder under the bonnet for the first time. The racing car with the characteristic air scoops in the bonnet and the powerful rear aerofoil proved superior on the race tracks of the USA and won the Championship in the GT Class. 2003 saw the return of the CSL with its roof, centre console and door panels made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic. This lean beast was powered by an engine tuned to 360hp, which gave it an astonishing N\u00fcrburgring lap time of 7.50. In 2003. All 1,800 units were sold before they hit the forecourt.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-35517 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-post-gallery-thumb'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_3-e1397144363769.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_3-e1397144363769-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Silver BMW M3 Coupe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_3-e1397144363769-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_3-e1397144363769-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_4-e1397144380974.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_4-e1397144380974-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Yellow-gold BMW M3 Coupe parked outside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_4-e1397144380974-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_4-e1397144380974-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_5-e1397144397599.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_5-e1397144397599-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Yellow-gold BMW M3 Coupe outside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_5-e1397144397599-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/bmw_m3_coupe_uk-spec_5-e1397144397599-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>2007: E90-series<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the E90, with that marmite design that put quite a few folk off, BMW went with an eight-cylinder engine for the first time in the coup\u00e9 and the saloon launched shortly afterwards. The new V8 engine generated power of 420hp from a displacement of 3,999 cubic centimetres. Around 85% of the maximum torque of 400Nm could be called up over the enormous rev range of 6,500rpm. Power was transferred to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox and a completely new rear-axle differential. Particularly in the coup\u00e9, the design engineers once again used lightweight construction. The positive experiences with other M models led to the roof also being made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, and the engine bonnet was made of aluminium.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-35517 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-post-gallery-thumb'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eas_bmw_m3_sedan_vf620_supercharged_1-e1397144421815.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eas_bmw_m3_sedan_vf620_supercharged_1-e1397144421815-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"BMW M3 Sedan with the bonnet open\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eas_bmw_m3_sedan_vf620_supercharged_1-e1397144421815-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eas_bmw_m3_sedan_vf620_supercharged_1-e1397144421815-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_coupe_green_hell_s65_18-e1397144436292.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_coupe_green_hell_s65_18-e1397144436292-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Green BMW M3 Coupe driving down the road\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_coupe_green_hell_s65_18-e1397144436292-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_coupe_green_hell_s65_18-e1397144436292-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_sedan_red_death_7-e1397144452150.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_sedan_red_death_7-e1397144452150-251x167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-gallery-thumb size-post-gallery-thumb\" alt=\"Red BMW M3 Sedan parked on a dark evening\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_sedan_red_death_7-e1397144452150-251x167.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn-influx-wp.adrianflux.co.uk\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ind_bmw_m3_sedan_red_death_7-e1397144452150-278x185.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>2014: F80 Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By 2014, the M3 had changed once again \u2013 this time swapping out the V8 for a twin-turbocharged straight-six. It was a return to tradition in some ways, but also a clear sign of things to come. The new 3.0-litre engine pushed out 431hp and brought with it a wall of torque and real-world usability that made the F80 a more versatile M3 than ever. It was quicker, sharper and more efficient, with a raft of modern tech under the skin \u2013 including adaptive suspension and, for the first time, electric power steering. The dual-clutch gearbox made lightning-fast shifts, though a manual was still available for those who preferred things old-school. This was also the point where BMW split the M3 name \u2013 coup\u00e9s became M4s, while the M3 badge stayed with the saloon. Some saw it as the beginning of a more corporate M car, but out on the road, the F80 still had that raw edge where it counted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2020: G80 Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then came the G80. If the M3 had ever tried to play it safe, this wasn\u2019t it. The styling alone caused a stir, those giant kidney grilles becoming the talk of the car world almost overnight. But behind the drama was a seriously capable machine. The G80 launched with up to 510hp in Competition trim and, for the first time ever, offered all-wheel drive. It could grip, it could launch, and it could devour back roads or autobahns with equal ease. And after decades of rumours and teasers, BMW finally gave us the M3 Touring, an estate with all the pace of the saloon and space for the dog, too. With more screens, modes, and tech than ever before, the G80 felt like the most grown-up M3 yet. But it still knew how to let loose when you asked it to. For some, it\u2019s the end of an era. 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