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The first M3 was introduced in 1986. It was based on the E30 3 series.
It had a four cylinder engine with 200 HP. It was also available with catalyst.
This model had 195 HP.
In 1989 the M3 received a new engine with 215 HP.
There was also a convertible available. This model was introduced in 1998 and
was available until 1991. This model had a four cylinder with 200 HP.
In 1992 a new M3 was introduced so the E30 M3 went out of production.
Evolution 2: This model was available in 1988 as Evolution 2.
The Evolution 2 had a 2.3 litre engine with 220 HP and a top speed of 244 km/h.
Some differences between the standard M3 and the Evolution 2 included a higher
compression ratio, some lighter body parts, a deeper front spoiler and bigger wheels.
The Evolution 2 was available in Misano Red, Macao Blue or Nogaro Silver.
There were only 501 build between March and May 1988.
Evolution 3: This model was available in 1990 as Sport Evolution.

T he Evolution 3 was available in red or black only and had grey cloth or black
leather Recaro bucket seats. The engine was a 2.5 litre 16 valve which had 238 HP.
The front and rear spoilers received adjustable splitters and BMW fitted the optional
16 inch cross spoke wheels as standard. Also standard was a suede steering wheel,
a suede gearknob, a suede handbrake grip and a three way adjustable suspension.
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Engine: |
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Sedan |
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M3
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S14 4
cylinder |
195 HP
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225 km/h
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1986 -
1989 |
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M3 kat
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S14 4
cylinder |
200 HP
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225 km/h
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1986 -
1989 |
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M3
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S14 4
cylinder |
215 HP
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230 km/h
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1989 -
1992 |
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M3 Evo 2
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S14 4
cylinder |
220 HP
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244 km/h
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1988
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M3 Evo 3
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S14 4
cylinder |
238 HP
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250 km/h
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1990 |
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Engine: |
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Year:
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Convertible |
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M3
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S14 4
cylinder |
200 HP
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235 km/h
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1988 -
1991 |
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