BMW M3 E30 EVOLUTION GROUP A – TEAM BIGAZZI BMW FACTORY TEAM
The M3 E30 competed in many forms of motorsport and was highly successful in touring car racing. In full race trim, the 1988 M3's 2.3 L (140 cu in) naturally aspirated engine was rated at approximately 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp)
Homologated for the 1987 season, its career ended in 1992. The E30 M3, with its immense charisma, built its legend by becoming the most successful touring car of all time and a highly iconic car for several generations of enthusiasts.
The maiden victories of the M3 E30 in Group A and DTM were mainly achieved by the Schnitzer, Linder and Bigazzi teams:
- ETCC : 1987/1988 ( last year was 1988 )
- WTCC : 1987 ( only year )
- Spa 24 Hours : 1987/1988/1990/1992
- Nürburgring 24 Hours : 1989/1990/1991/1992
- Italian Superturismo : 1989/1990/1991
- French Superturisme : 1989/1990
- Macau GP : 1987/1988/1991/1993
This Particular car, was used by Bigazzi Factory team in 1988 in European Touring car Championship.
In 1989 the BMW M3 was raced by Jacques Laffite in the Italien Touring car Championship. Laffite placed second in the Championship.
Following the season, Bigazzi sold the car to Stanguellini who the M3 in his museum until 2006.
In 2009 the BMW M3 was sold to Springbok Sportwagen GmbH.
Extensive history/documentation on the car.
Technical data
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Registration date
1988 -
Chassis nr.
110500 -
Number of gears
5 -
Number of doors
2 -
Cylinders
4 -
Engine Type
S14 -
Transmission
Manual -
Displacement
2302CC -
Wheel drive
Rear -
Weight kg
Approx. 850 -
Country of origin
Germany

