2016 marks the 30th anniversary of a motoring legend, one which revolutionised the mid-size sports car segment when its production started in 1986. The very first BMW M3 set a new standard by which other car makers would be measured — and, five model generations later, are still judged today.
BMW Motorsport Division, the precursor to BMW M Division, was rigorous in its deployment of undiluted motor racing technology in the development of the first-generation BMW M3.
