BMW M3

Based on the 1986 model E30 BMW 3 series, the first model presented was a 2.3 L inline four-cylinder S14B23 engine . Engine design was based on previous developments of BMW. Appeared in many body racing series, with considerable success ^{[1] [2]} .

The first version for public roads had 195 liters. with. (143 kW). Evolution models had 2.3 liters of engines, but a modified exhaust system, increased compression and minor modifications increased productivity to 215 liters. with. (160 kW). Later, the Sport Evolution model received 2.5 liters of engines, which increased the power to 238 liters. with. (175 kW) It also released 786 convertibles.

The M3 was equipped with an improved fortified and more aerodynamic body. BMW M3 differed swollen wings, spoiler and front "lip" - on the standard model counterparts are not made. E30 also differed more inclined rear windshield to improve the aerodynamic properties of the body. The front windshield was glued in to increase body stiffness. The glazing was thinner. In addition, the car received a stiffer and lower suspension with Bilstein B6 struts. The M3 is longer and wider than the standard BMW E30. Also on the M3 were put branded wheels BBS, which stretched wide low-profile tires.

E36 M3 debuted in February 1992 and hit the dealerships in November of the same year. It was the first M3 equipped with a six-cylinder engine, supplanting 2990 cc version and developing 286 liters. s./ 210 kW. Initially available only as a coupe, the BMW M3 later appeared in versions of a convertible and sedan in 1994. The M3 in the 36 - body was the first among the M-versions in the "right-hand drive" version.

The E46 M3 debuted in October 2000. The new generation of the car managed to get rid of 110 kg of weight, which, coupled with the reconfigured chassis, gave a noticeable increase in the car’s handling. It was exhibited in the DTM racing series in the year 2003. It was equipped at that time with a 343 l S54B32 engine. with. at 8700 rpm, a 6-speed manual transmission with a double clutch unit, the transmission was also equipped with a light racing flywheel, Brembo braking system with uniform distribution of braking forces, but most of the effort went to the front axle, brake discs are equipped with perforation and ventilation, ceramic brake pads with a set of titanium parts, with high rear stabilizer bars, front stabilizer bars are understated.

In February 2001, the M3 Convertible was introduced. Outwardly, it was the same coupe, but with a fabric roof. For technical specifications, these were different cars. The cabriolet had other body panels and doors, as well as more weight.

The fourth generation BMW M3 was announced in 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland, March 6-18, 2007) with a show of the BMW M3 concept car . As is the case with the E46 M3 and E60 M5 concepts, the M3 concept was practically a production model, which premiered at the same 2007 Frankfurt auto show (Germany, September 13-23). The Bavarian company released a lightweight version of the M3 GTS, the car was freed from all the "unnecessary", namely, from the multimedia complex, climate control , sophisticated, heavy sound insulation, rear seats and even air conditioning ; the color of the car is only bright orange. The price of the light version was $ 145,000. All cars instantly bought up .

For the first time, the M3 began to be equipped with a V8 engine. Made on the basis of a ten-cylinder unit from the M5 engine has a volume of 4 liters. and develops 420l. with. at 8300 rpm Technically, it is not much different from the inline six-cylinder engine of the previous model: individual throttle valves and the system for changing the phases of the intake and exhaust valves are also used here. However, the cylinder block is already cast from an aluminum alloy, rather than cast iron. On the fourth-generation M3, in addition to a six-speed manual gearbox, there is also a 7-speed robotic box with two DCT clutches, reducing the acceleration time to 100 km / h by 0.2 from 4.8 s. - up to 4.6 s. ^[3]

M3 E90 CRT

CRT (Carbon Racing Technology), was announced in June 2011. It was completed with the same engine as the GTS, but at the same time retained noise insulation, multimedia, navigation and other amenities. A total of 67 cars were produced, the number of each car is indicated on the dashboard. Acceleration to hundreds of 4.4 seconds.

The new generation M3 was shown at the 2014 North American Auto Show. ^[4] Sales in Europe began in March 2014, in Russia - in the summer of 2014 ^[5] . The F80 M3 will only be sold in a sedan, and the coupe and the convertible have been allocated to a separate BMW M4 model range. In 2015, a restyled version of the BMW M3 in the back of the F80 was introduced. ^[6]

The F80 M3 has been manufactured since 2014, exclusively at the BMW-Werk Regensburg plant.

In February 2018, BMW announced that the M3 F80 will no longer be sold in Europe from August 2018. The reason for this is the harmful particles of Euro-6 , that the vehicle engine cannot comply with the guidelines of the Euro 6d standard, which becomes mandatory on September 1, 2018 without an Otto particle filter (OPF). On the other hand, M4 receives a particle filter and, therefore, will continue to be produced for Europe after 2018. ^[7] The United States ceased production in May 2018 due to the introduction of emissions regulations from June 1, 2018, Germany will continue production.

Since 2018, produced a new version called the BMW M3 CS. It has lightweight body elements such as; bonnet cover made of carbon fiber composite (Carbon), weighing only 1.5 kilograms, wings, some interior elements and a new one, lightened by 12 kg. The robotic gearbox reduced the vehicle weight by 60 kg. ^[7]

BMW M3 Limousine CS F80! 3.9 s.! 460 hp ! 280 km / h ^[7]

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• BMW M3 on the official Russian site (Rus.)