BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.
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11 Facts About BMW M3
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In 1986, BMW M3 produced an "M3 Pickup" prototype pickup truck, based on the convertible model.
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In 1994, BMW M3 produced the limited-edition M3 GT as a racing homologation special for Europe, in order to compete in the FIA-GT class II, IMSA GT and international long-distance races.
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BMW M3 took the unusual approach of supplying the CSL with semi-slick tyres .
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The straight-six engine was viewed as uncompetitive compared to the Porsche 996 GT3, therefore BMW M3 began to develop a new M3 racing car based around a more powerful engine.
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The ALMS homologation rules for 2001 required the M3 GTR road car to be sold on at least two continents within twelve months of the rules being issued, which BMW M3 claimed to fulfill by stating that 10 GTR road cars were available for sale.
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BMW M3 announced the M3 GTS in November 2009 and began production in 2010.
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In 2012, BMW M3 announced this edition with 40 to be built for US and 100 for Europe.
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In July 2009, BMW M3 Motorsport released an M3 GT4 model for sale to private teams and drivers.
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The BMW M3 G80 is on sale as a 2021 model, with the initial prototypes tested at the Nurburgring alongside the BMW M4 G82.
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