Created to homologate the racers, the E30 M3 has genuine motorsport pedigree. Does it live up to the hype on the road?

It isn't every day you find an ultra-rare BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution in a barn completely unscathed by time and animals, but here we are again.

and the resulting homologation special became one of BMW's most iconic models. The E30 M3 continues to be revered by BMW enthusiasts all over the world, who often call it the best driver's car ...

Back in the day, the E30 M3 dominated race tracks and rally courses around the world, but these days, it’s the BMW 325i that’s getting all the action. The 325i is raced in the SpecE30 racing ...

As the E30 M3 evolved, so its plastic mouldings got a little lighter, but the formula for arguably the best thought-out body kit ever made didn’t change. The rear-drive BMW M3 is dead ...

An older set of BMW M alloy wheels, paired with spacers and a significantly lowered suspension, gave it the perfect stance for an M3 imposter. While a V8 swap would’ve been tempting, the van ...

So far, there have been six BMW M3 generations, starting with the homologation special E30 in 1989 and its 2.3-liter inline-four engine. The second-gen E36 BMW M3 models followed in 1995 with the ...

In 1988, the BMW M3 enjoyed one of its greatest motorsport victories when Patrick Snijers drove an E30 to win on the Manx Rally. Chris Harris meets the Belgian as he is reunited with one of the ...

I’ve always thought the BMW M3, based on the 3 Series sedan, was among the best cars in the world. It does everything well: It’s a practical daily driver with space for up to five and has the ...