The first BMW M3 was based on the E30 3 Series and was intended to be a homologation special to satisfy the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft and Group A Touring rules, which required a total of 5,000 cars to be built. [4] It was presented to the public at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, and began production from March 1986 to June 1991. BMW M3 GTR — A Truly Unique Experience. There are plenty of rare BMWs out there. The 3.0 CSL comes to mind. Those are becoming extremely difficult to find. However, there are Bimmers out there that are truly rare. BMW M3 GTR [E46] An E46 GTR came to life in February 2001, powered by the P60B40 a 3,997 cc V8 producing 493 hp (368 kW; 500 PS). Unlike the straight-six powered M3 versions, which were outpaced by the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version of the E46 M3 GTR 16 was very successful in the American C5OWle.

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