BMW Dreier E30
(1982 - 1994)
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Car fans once dreamed of top-of-the-range or super sports cars. Since the turn of the millennium, however, hypercars have been regarded as the ultimate in automotive transportation. But whether they offer real driving pleasure is doubtful. To prove this thesis, this article takes you through the development of the sports car up to the present day and shows many of the cars mentioned in pictures.
BMW builds a DTM racing car and wins the championship at the first attempt. Not just once, not even twice, but four times in 30 years. Their names were BMW 635 CSI, BMW M3 E30 and M3 DTM and M4 DTM respectively. And they couldn't be more different. This report compares the early DTM racing cars from BMW with their modern successors and illustrates the differences with lots of pictures
In spring 1986, BMW presented the M3 as a basis for racing and probably also as an answer to the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. The company had consistently followed the path of the evolutionary model, which still offered sufficient suitability for everyday use without sacrificing racing potential. In the end, the M3 became the most successful racing touring car of modern times. The Automobil Revue tested the newcomer in the fall of 1986 and was impressed. This report reproduces the original wording of the test at the time, compares the test results with the Swiss version, which had to comply with the strict Swiss noise regulations, and shows the touring car in many historical photographs.
The BMW M3 E30 became the world's most successful racing touring car of its time. It claimed over 1500 individual victories and 60 national championships. But how does this successful car compare with the BMW M3 E92, which was 25 years younger and raced in the DTM in 2012? This report compares the two racing touring cars and describes driving impressions from the perspective of the two drivers Roberto Ravaglia and Bruno Spengler. The article is illustrated with pictures of both cars and a gallery of the drivers at the time as well as some race impressions.
In 1986, the first BMW M3, unmistakably a child of its decade with its wide cheeks and rear spoiler, rolled onto the road. The homologation model of the E30 series for the DTM laid the foundation for the legendary sports car dynasty. From this first generation to the more discreet M3 E36 and its successor from the E46 series, the Munich car was constantly refined and underwent major changes. This article tells the story of the three classic M3s and shows the powerful Bavarians in many pictures.
You realize how old you are when you celebrate a reunion with cars that you once drove when they were new. The BMW 320i Convertible portrayed for this article is already 32 years old, a veritable classic car. But age and maturity don't have to be a negative thing, as you can see with this car. This driving report is about a BMW 320i Cabriolet from 1988 and shows it in current and historical pictures, as well as in the sales literature.
From 1986 to 1990, BMW built the M3 E30 as the base model for Group A racing. The M3 was a winner both on the road and in racing and has long since become a classic. Well-preserved examples are expensive and anyone who sits behind the wheel immediately understands the enthusiasm for the four-cylinder M3. This report portrays a rare special model "Cecotto" of the M3 and tells the story of the M3 of the E30 series. There is also a sound sample.
From 1985 to 1993, BMW built the convertible on the basis of the E30 three-series. Without a roll bar and equipped with a clever roof mechanism, the open-top 325i became one of the most popular convertibles of the 1980s and was so successful that most of its competitors had to follow suit. This driving report describes the 325i variant with the largest displacement and goes into its history, supplemented by many current and historical photos, as well as the sales brochure and engine sound.
A convertible version of the BMW M3 was not originally planned. The fact that it was built anyway is thanks to a Swiss man. This report reveals the whole story and how the open-top M3 drives, with plenty of current and historical images.
Anyone driving through the mountains in summer wants to see the white-blue sky. That's no problem with a BMW convertible from the E36 series - all it takes is the push of a button. The second open-top generation of three managed the balancing act and functioned as a chic car as well as an everyday car for the average consumer. Compared to its predecessor, the E30, the E36 had made huge gains in all respects. This article explains the recipe for success of the open-top BMW E36 and shows many pictures of the convertible version.
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