E46 News: Twenty Years of the BMW M3 - a Legend in Sports

Twenty Years of the BMW M3 - a Legend in Sports · 07-18-2007, 07:00 AM

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.

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The complete Text for this press kit is available for download here

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

tim330i · 07-18-2007, 06:28 PM

Pictures!

tim330i · 07-18-2007, 06:30 PM

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tim330i · 07-18-2007, 06:32 PM

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tim330i · 07-18-2007, 06:33 PM

Last set -

kydspd · 07-18-2007, 06:39 PM

nice!!! e46 is by far the best

DBLAZE · 07-18-2007, 06:46 PM

Nice post! I love to see classic bimmers...

sean0507 · 07-18-2007, 06:48 PM

i don't know those e30 m's are f'n nice....... still a dream of mine to own one...

gokcer · 07-18-2007, 06:54 PM

I hope BMW m3 gets back in to GT racing again.

Arrows · 07-18-2007, 06:56 PM

^ werd. m3 e30's are

Edison@JleviSW · 07-18-2007, 07:06 PM

Nice compilation Tim

deafboy · 07-18-2007, 07:06 PM

e30 M3 ftmfw

Philbert · 07-18-2007, 07:24 PM

E30 +1 Ftw

djnekkon · 07-18-2007, 07:40 PM

e30

marioalex24 · 03-12-2009, 11:32 AM

^^+1 e30

4eva325i · 02-14-2010, 12:56 PM

thanks ::ok

4eva325i · 02-14-2010, 12:58 PM

hocam e36

07-18-2007, 07:00 AM	#1
Twenty Years of the BMW M3 - a Legend in Sports tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,562 Advertisement <a href='http://bmw.performanceix.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a63628c7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://bmw.performanceix.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=46&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a63628c7' border='0' alt='' /></a> posted by tim330i 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The complete Text for this press kit is available for download here 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
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07-18-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,562 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3 View My Garage	TWENTY YEARS OF THE BMW M3 - High res pictures Pictures! Attached Thumbnails __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

07-18-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,562 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3 View My Garage	More Attached Thumbnails __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

07-18-2007, 06:32 PM	#4
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,562 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3 View My Garage	More Attached Thumbnails __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

07-18-2007, 06:33 PM	#5
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,562 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3 View My Garage	Last set - Attached Thumbnails __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

07-18-2007, 06:39 PM	#6
kydspd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: backwoods Posts: 549 My Ride: 328i View My Garage	nice!!! e46 is by far the best

07-18-2007, 06:46 PM	#7
DBLAZE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North & South Jersey! Posts: 2,357 My Ride: is Fern Green! View My Garage	Nice post! I love to see classic bimmers... __________________ BMW E63 (Jet Black w/Chateau Red Interior, Sport Pkg, Cold Pkg, Nav, Logic 7) -20" Status 931 Staggered Wheels (Black Lip) -Continental ExtremeContact DWS XL Tires -AC Schnitzer Pedals/Footrest -Lumma Roof Spoiler (Painted) -50% Smoke Window Tint -5W Kaibird LED Angel Eyes -Black Vinyl Corner Overlays -K&N Air Filter Fern Green 323ci - SOLD

07-18-2007, 06:48 PM	#8
sean0507 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: hampton nh Posts: 1,451 My Ride: is where i hide my $ View My Garage	i don't know those e30 m's are f'n nice....... still a dream of mine to own one... __________________

07-18-2007, 06:54 PM	#9
gokcer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,496 My Ride: 323Ci Sports Package View My Garage	I hope BMW m3 gets back in to GT racing again. __________________ Looking for a cheap Auto Insurance? Try AutoInsuranceGeek.com If you have helpful tips about auto insurance, email me at info@townsbestsingles.com Bright-Red 323ci 5sp. Sports + Premium + Homemade K&N intake box. --> DIY Instructions Also for single fanatics try My 100% Free dating service - TownsBestSingles.com New House Tool 4 in 1 Mortgage & Tax Savings Calculator for home buyers

07-18-2007, 06:56 PM	#10
Arrows Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 42,105 My Ride: 2000 323i. View My Garage	^ werd. m3 e30's are __________________ Amit For Sale: Gauge Rings: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=630213

07-18-2007, 07:06 PM	#11
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	Nice compilation Tim

07-18-2007, 07:24 PM	#13
Philbert Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Over the hills and far away Posts: 1,731 My Ride: 02M3\|80 280ZX\|87Yota View My Garage	E30 +1 Ftw __________________ 02 M3 Vert \| 87 4Runner \| 80 280ZX Dinan S. \| Clears \| DiCE \| OEM Alarm Retrofit \| ACS Rep. Peds \| DDEs My Valentine 1 Hardwire \| Remote Display Gauge Cluster Mod Considering selling 2002 M3 Convertible* (~38,000 miles) this year (don't drive it enough...). If seriously interested, PM me. SF Bay area.*

07-18-2007, 07:40 PM	#14
djnekkon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Paterson, New Jersey / Orlando Florida Posts: 15,678 My Ride: MB3ci Regensburg Bav View My Garage	e30 __________________ Hip hop southstyle vol 2

03-12-2009, 11:32 AM	#15
marioalex24 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SolCA. Posts: 60 My Ride: 2002 M3 View My Garage	^^+1 e30 __________________ 1. 2006 Lotus Exige (sold) 2. 2008 Mini Cooper S (currently own) 3. 2011 E92 M3 (sold) 4. 2002 E46 M3 (sold)

02-14-2010, 12:56 PM	#16
4eva325i Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Turkey Posts: 6 My Ride: BMW 325***304; View My Garage	thanks ::ok

02-14-2010, 12:58 PM	#17
4eva325i Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Turkey Posts: 6 My Ride: BMW 325***304; View My Garage	hocam e36

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