Oct 26, 2016 · Compared to the immense success the E30 M3 enjoyed globally in touring cars, its rally career in Group A wasn’t nearly as impressive. In the World Rally Championship, it only won a single event out of 48 entries with just a 41.7 per cent finishing rate .

Mar 18, 2018 · Bill Caswell invades the World Rally Championship (WRC) with a 1991 BMW 318i E30, and stands on the podium with his heroes.

Dec 4, 2020 · Every E30 M3 is a homologation-special dream car, but nothing beats one with a proper rally load out.

Oct 15, 2018 · It is a coupe, despite purchasing it in Cleveland it has shockingly little rust, and it has the correct engine/transmission combination, and a 3.73 LSD. Even came in a color I like. However, it has a few issues that will need addressed. The first, and most obvious one is this:

Dec 4, 2020 · Built to perform rather than look good, this rough and ready, Mitsubishi Evo-powered BMW E30 rally car is the real deal.

Steel monocoque BMW E30 chassis with roll-cage. 2 door steel coupe bodyshell with rear cross member sub frame for suspension. Steel doors and steel front bonnet, plastic rear bonnet with plastic spoiler, plastic front and rear bumbers.

Oct 31, 2023 · Following its rally dominance, the E30 M3 went on to tour car and DTM racing success. Over 30 years later, the E30 M3 retains elite status as one of BMW’s greatest competitive vehicles. As the E30 generation reaches collectible status, rally-spec M3s are particularly prized for their pedigree.

Mar 2, 2023 · New footage shot at the end of February shows the rally car making wonderful inline-four music during the 2023 Rally van Haspengouw event held in Belgium. Driven by Bjorn Syx and Thijs Ozeel, the...

“Like the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500, the BMW E30 M3 Evo Rally gained legendary status in several different forms of motorsport, naturally making its way onto the rally scene in the late 80s. The car was designed and developed to compete in Group A, winning the 1987 Tour de Corse with Bernard Béguin at the controls.”

The tank in the car was also scaled down, as rally races allow more frequent refueling. Major changes had to take place on the car's chassis. Bilstein circuit shock absorbers did not allow proper lifts, so the manufacturer, in cooperation with Prodrive, developed a new rally variant.