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BMW M celebrates the 30th anniversary of its benchmark-setting high-performance sports car.

With the launch of the first generation of the BMW M3 in 1986, the BMW M Group, at that time operating under the name BMW Motorsport Group, revolutionized the sporty mid-range segment. Noother manufacturer had previously ever deployed genuine motorsports technology so consistentlyin order to transform a high-volume production model like the BMW 3 Series into a thoroughbred high-performance sports car that is alsofully suitable for everyday use. The first BMW M3 set the standard by which other manufacturers were measured.

Meanwhile, BMW M has continuously refined its automotive icon across five model generations. And over all these years the BMW M3 has retained its original character. To mark the 30th anniversary of this automotive icon this summer, BMW M is launchingthe exclusive special edition of the BMW M3 "30 Years M3", which is limited to 500 cars worldwide.

As a tribute to the first generation of the BMW M3, the anniversary edition "30Years M3" is painted in the exclusiveexterior colour Macao Bluemetallic, which once celebrated its premiere in BMW's colour range as a special option for the first generation of the BMW M3.

The edition "30 Years M3" builds ontheCompetition Package, and comprises an increase in engine output to450hp. Also included in the Competition Package is the Adaptive M suspension, which has been comprehensively alignedto the increased performance. Optimised features also include new springs, dampers and stabilisers, modified characteristic curvesof the three driving modes as well as a correspondingly modified standard Active M differential on the rear axle and Dynamic Stability Control feature (DSC). Moreover, the Competition Package of the edition model includes forged 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with 666 M star spoke design and mixed tyres.

All of these measures lead to a noticeable increase in dynamic performance, which is not least also reflected in enhanced acceleration. The BMW M3 "30 Years M3" with optional 7-speed M double clutch transmission sprints from 0 to 100km/h in just 4 seconds.

In terms ofexterior design, the Competition Package also includesthe BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line with enhanced features, including a black chrome tailpipe trim for the M sports exhaust system, the characteristic and potentsound of which contributes significantly towards the highly emotional driving experience. The edition model also features exclusively designed M gills in the front wings bearing the logo "30 Years M3".

The Competition Package upgrades the interior ofthe edition "30 Years M3"with specific M sports seats ina skeletal design that combine perfect support with distinct travel comfort over long-distances. Seatbelts with woven-in BMW M strips also enhance the sportyinteriorambience.

The logo "30 Years M3"on the front doorsills reminds both driver and front passenger of the BMW M companyicon's unique history. The wording "30 Years M3 1/500"on the carbon fibre interior trim strip of the instrument panel gives indication of theexclusiveness of the BMW M3 "30 Years M3", which is limited to 500 cars worldwide. "30 Years M3"is embroidered into the front headrests.