You probably came in here expecting to read all about the E46 BMW M3, which is widely regarded as the best ever made, but I’m not so sure. If we look at the history of the M3, it started off as a homologation special. BMW realized there was a massive untapped market, but some changes needed to be made. The E30 was a specialized piece of kit with a dogleg gearbox, which is why BMW made it more user-and family-friendly for the E36 generation. That’s why we see the E36 as the true genesis of the M3, because it set the tone for every model that came after. Remember, the M3 is not just a track tool. It’s meant to be a luxurious all-rounder and a sports car wrapped into one package.
