BMW M3 E36 Drift 2016

The BMW M3 is a sport sedan 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 F30 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, lightweight components, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-colour "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,[1][2] 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 motorsport, and also is the most successful touring, and grand touring car ever to have participated in racing.

The E30 M3 road car

The first iteration of the road car engine produced 195 PS (143 kW) with a catalytic converter and 215 PS (158 kW) with a catalytic CONVERTER for the later version.[8]

The "Evolution" model (also called "EVO2") produced up to 220 PS (160 kW).[8] Other Evolution model changes included larger wheels (16 X 7.5 inches), thinner rear and side WINDOW GLASS, a lighter bootlid, a deeper front splitter and additional rear spoiler. It was only available in coupe and convertible bodies; no saloon option was available.[9]

Later the "Sport Evolution" model production run of 600 (sometimes referred as "EVO3") increased engine displacement to 2.5 L and produced 238 PS (175 kW).[10] Sport Evolution models have enlarged front bumper openings and an adjustable multi-position front splitter and rear wing. Brake cooling ducts were installed in place of front foglights. An additional 786 convertibles were also