The BMW M3 and M4 | Six Generations of an Icon

Discover all things BMW before anyone else! Subscribe now to BMWBLOG car channel 👉 Bill Auberlen and BMW USA takes us to the race track with the all six generations of the BMW M3 and M4. The story of the BMW M3 started over 35 years ago. In 1985, BMW unveiled the fruit of some intense months of development and preparation: the first-ever M3, the fastest model of the E30 3 Series generation, premiered at the IAA Frankfurt. For the past 35 years, the grandfather of all modern M3s has also been a reference in terms of puristic driving and dynamism and, above all, the undisputed benchmark in its automotive segment. Much like the E46 M3, the E36 M3 comes from a time when BMWs were known for incredibly precise and communicative steering and purity of driving. The E36 M3 is a cult hero to many BMW enthusiasts. The E46 M3 was another hit among the clients with its traditional S54 6-cylinder NA petrol engine. In 2007, BMW decided to add the Sedan