Mississauga, ON | Canada
Description
1988 BMW E30 M3. Featured in Bimmer and BMW Car Magazine A classic. Professionally built to win races in southern California. This M3 has a race prepped S38B36 engine with fully programmable ECU, Forged pistons, Schrick cams, adjustable cam gears, ported head, and a racing oil and cooling system, re-enforced crankshaft hub. The chassis features re-enforced mounts, 90/30 Limited slip differential, custom valved Bilstien shocks Eibach coil over springs, adjustable front and rear sway bars, adjus...
Our Take:
- The Iconic E30 M3: The 1988 BMW M3, part of the legendary E30 series, is revered among enthusiasts for its motorsport pedigree. Designed initially to homologate BMW's entry into the touring car championships, this model quickly became a racing icon. Today, owning an E30 M3 is akin to having a piece of automotive history, especially when it's been touched by the racing gods!
- Modified S38B36 Engine: This particular M3 isn't just any M3; it's fitted with an S38B36 engine—borrowed from the BMW E34 M5. The engine swap, combined with high-performance features like Schrick cams and forged pistons, transforms this classic into a track-ready beast. The fact that it's still California CARB legal is a cherry on top, balancing power with compliance.
- Race-Ready Chassis and Brakes: With reinforced mounts and a sophisticated suspension setup, including custom-valved Bilstein shocks and Eibach coil-overs, this M3 is built for serious track duty. The uprated brakes from a '93 M5 paired with Brembo discs ensure that stopping power matches the go-fast bits—fitting for a car that claims to have been race-prepped for California circuits.
- DTM Heritage and Interior Authenticity: While the M3's exterior nods to its DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) heritage with mounts ready for a wing, the interior retains the authenticity of original black leather seats and panels. Despite modifications for racing like roll cage hard-points, the careful maintenance of original features speaks to a meticulous owner intent on preserving its dual personality.
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