The first M3 in 1986—the square boxy one—was loosely based on the E30 3-Series and had a four-cylinder engine. That M3 really was a homologation special, spun off a car created for racing. Back then, ...

From the iconic original to the modern super sedan, here's a closer look at every BMW M3 generation—E30 to G80. Taking your compact sedan and making it go really fast is essentially the standard ...