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2007
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TWENTY YEARS OF THE BMW M3

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Summary
It is one of the most successful chapters in the history of the automobile and in international motorsport alike: the story of the BMW M3 - and to this day, the end of this unique success story is not even in sight.

1. Twenty Years of the BMW M3 - a Legend in Sports. (Short Version) 2 2. The Birth of a Sports Legend. 5 3. The Successor: Six Cylinders for Ongoing Success. 13 4. Continuing the Success Story: The Third-Generation BMW M3. 19 5. The BMW M3 - a Spearhead in Innovation. 28 6. The BMW M3 Models. 32

1. Twenty Years of the BMW M3 - a Legend in Sports.
(Short Version)
It is one of the most successful chapters in the history of the automobile
and in international motorsport alike: the story of the BMW M3 - and to this
day, the end of this unique success story is not even in sight.

In 2006 BMW and BMW M GmbH celebrated the 20th birthday of the most successful
touring car of all times. Within two decades, three generations of the BMW M3
have successfully entered and conquered both the market and the race track,
each of these models quite unique and legendary in its own right. Dominating
the racing scene and paving the way on the road for a new species of
particularly sporting, but nevertheless highly practical series-production cars
fully suited for everyday use, the BMW M3 to this day thrills a loyal and
constantly growing group of enthusiasts and aficionados the
world over.

Press Contact: Kathryn Vallis
Tel: +1-201-307-3727
E-mail: kathryn.vallis@bmwna.com
  • BMW M3 E30 Cockpit 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Convertible 1988 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 DTM Roberto Ravaglia 1989 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Evo1 engine (220 HP) 1988 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 sedan 1995 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 sedan/coupé/convertible 1995 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 street and race car 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 convertible 1994 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Gruppe A Rallye Tour de Corse 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 engine (200 HP) 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 Coupé 2000 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 GT 1994 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 Coupé 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 SMG gearbox 1996 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR double win 24 h Nürburgring 2005 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 convertible 2002 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 CSL 2003 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 DTM Roberto Ravaglia 1989 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 DTM Marc Hessel 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 sedan 1995 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 Coupé 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR street and race car 2003 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 convertible 1994 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 Coupé 2000 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Sport Evolution 1991 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 convertible 2002 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 Coupé 2000 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 GTR E36 GT-Cup Johnny Cecotto 1993 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 engine (286 PS) 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Sport Evolution seats 1991 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR race car 2004 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 CSL 2003 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 IMSA /USA (driver: Hans-Joachim Stuck) 1995 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 sedan interior 1995 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR race car 2005 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Sport Evolution engine (238 HP) 1991 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Convertible 1988 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Gruppe A 24 h Spa-Francorchamps 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 Coupé 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 convertible 2002 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 convertible 1994 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 DTM Roberto Ravaglia 1989 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 CSL 2003 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 DTM Altfrid Heger 1991 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR race car 2004 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR race car 2004 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 CSL 2003 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 GTR E36 GT-Cup Johnny Cecotto 1993 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR race car 2005 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 CSL engine (360 HP) 2003 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 instruments 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Convertible 1988 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 Coupé 1992 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Evo1 1988 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Gruppe A CIVT Italy 1989 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 Coupé 2000 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E36 GT 1994 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR double win 24 h Nürburgring 2004 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 Coupé 2000 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 GTR race car 2005 (05/2007)
  • BMW M3 E30 Motor (200 PS) 1987 (05/2007)
  • BMW 530i (02/2007)
  • BMW M3 E46 engine (343 HP) 2000 (05/2007)
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