The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3-Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M.
M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46, E90/E92/E93, and F80 3-series, and sold with coupe, saloon and convertible body styles. Upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-color "M" (Motorsport) emblem.
The last M3 coupe was produced in Germany on 5 July 2013, replaced by the F82/F83 M4 Coupe and convertible starting with the 2015 model year, but the M3 name will remain in use for the saloon version.
The BMW M3 remains the only car ever to have earned more titles than the venerable Porsche 911 in motorsports, and also is the most successful touring, and grand touring car ever to have participated in racing.
Café Description[]
BMW is a manufacturer that has seen great success in touring cars with cars based on retail models. At first, BMW's in-house sports division was in charge of the company's motorsport activities, but then, in 1972 it set up a subsidiary company called 'BMW Motorsport'. The new company's technical specialists developed engines for formula machines as well as touring cars. In 1993, its name was changed to BMW M - a name that is still in use. The BMW M series cars you see here are all retail models developed be BMW M. Even among the rest of BMW's retail line-up, the stand out as being especially powerful and popular models. The first-generation BMW M3, which made its debut in 1985, was the base model for the company's touring car. Designed from the ground up as though it were a racing car, it remains a legend among M3's to this day.
Variants[]
Road cars[]
| Car | Games | Picture |
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| 1st generation (E30) | ||
| BMW M3 '89 | GT7 | 
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| BMW M3 Sport Evolution '89 | GT Sport–GT7 | 
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| 2nd generation (E36) | ||
| BMW M3 '97 | GT7 | 
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| 3rd generation (E46) | ||
| BMW M3 '03 | GT Sport–GT7 | 
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| BMW M3 CSL '03 | GT4–GT6 | 
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| BMW M3 GTR '03 | GT4–GT6 | 
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| BMW M3 '04 | GT4–GT6 | 
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| 4th generation (E92) | ||
| BMW M3 '07 | GT5P–GT7 | 
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| BMW M3 Coupé Chrome Line | GT5–GT6 | 
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Racing cars[]
| Car | Games | Picture |
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| 3rd generation (E46) | ||
| BMW M3 GTR Race Car '01 | GT4–GT6 | 
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| 4th generation (E92) | ||
| BMW E92 M3 (BMW Motorsport) '10 | GT6 | 
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| BMW M3 GT '11 Known as BMW M3 GT (BMW Motorsport) '11 prior to GT7. |
GT6–GT7 | 
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| BMW M3 GT2 Base Model '11 | GT6 | 
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