M3 (E30)

BMW Motorsport created the E30 M3 for Group A touring car homologation. Paul Rosche designed the S14 four-cylinder with 16 valves producing 200 PS. The bodywork was developed in BMW's wind tunnel: wider fenders, deeper splitter, and an adjustable rear spoiler.

Between 1987 and 1992, the E30 M3 won two European Touring Car Championships, two DTM titles, and national championships across virtually every country that raced tin-tops. It won at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, at Bathurst, and at Macau.

The Sport Evolution (1990) was the ultimate variant: 2.5-liter engine, 238 PS, adjustable front splitter, and catalytic converter. Only 600 were built.

Today, the E30 M3 commands prices that reflect its status. Sport Evolution models have crossed $200,000 at auction. Standard examples rarely appear below $80,000.