BMW M3 is the one of the achievement version of the BMW series. M3 model has been derived from the E30, E36, E46, E90/E92/E93, and F80. This model is also available in saloon and convertible body styles. In M3 series there are many upgradations like handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, and lightweight components. It is powered by the M Twin Power Turbo Inline 6-cylinder engine. These cars produce a torque of 550NM. BMW M3 having safety and security features like airbags, Electronic Break-force distribution.
BMW M3 versions we have following generations like below.
Generations of BMW M3:
- E30 M3.
- E36 M3.
- E46 M3.
- E90/92/93 M3.
- BMW M3 E92 GT2.
- F80 M3.
- E30 M3.
1.E30 M3 :
E30 M3 production is from 1985 to 1992.E30 M3 used the BMW S14 engine. The E30 has brake system like front and rear brake calipers and rotors, special brake master cylinder. E30 wheelbase about 2562 mm.The E30 M3 has solid rubber offset control arm bushings.
- E36 M3:
The BMW E36 series is the third generation of the BMW 3 series. It has four-door body style. It was introduced in August 1990.It was available with 6-speed manual Transmission.It was powered by the 50s and S52 straight-six engine. It came with body styles like 4-door sedan/saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible, 5-door estate/wagon, 3-door hatchback.
- E46 M3:
The BMW E46 has introduced in 2000 October. It was available with coupe and convertible bodies. It produces power about 333bhp. E46 came with special models like M3 touring,M3 GTR,M3 CSL,M3 CS. The M3s S54 naturally equipped 3.2-liter straight-six engine produces 343 PS (252 kW; 338 hp).
- E90/92/93 M3:
It comes under fourth generation of BMW M3.It was introduced in December 2004.The engine produces 414 bhp at 8300Rpm. It produces torque about 400 N-M at 3900 rpm.In this it has body styles like 4-door E90 ,5-door wagon,2-door E91 Coupe,2-door E92 and cabriolet E93.
- BMW M3 E92 GT2:
It was introduced in February 2008.It comes under 5th generation of BMW M3.It produces power about 460hp @7500 rpm and 500hp @8750 rpm.In this we are using fuel about Ethanol E85.This car weighs about 1,245 kg.
- F80 M3:
It was introduced in the 2014 year. It was designed by Florian Nissi.This new engine produces power about 425hp.It has new features compared to other generations of new springs, dampers and anti-roll bars supplement the included Adaptive M Suspension. It came with Dynamic Stability Control system the included Adaptive M Suspension.