1988 - 1991  E30 Coupe

Built for road racing In Europe. Later models did not come to North America. Still great car. Came with  a 192 horsepower, 2.3 liter 4 cylinders engine.

1995 - 1999  E36 Coupe

The North American version has 42 fewer horsepower (240), but less expensive and not really slower. This car started the M3 legacy as one of the 10 best favorite car. Came with  a 240 horsepower, 3.0 liter 6 cylinder (in-line) engine.

1997 - 1998  E36 Sedan

This was the first 4 door model after the M3 engines was changed to 3.2 liters in 1996. BMW made just 8444 car from this model. Came with  a 240 horsepower, 3.2 liter 6 cylinders (in-line) engine.

1998 - 1999  E36 Convertible

It was priced $6600 more then the E 36 Sedan. Heavier and less rigidity muted the razor sharp handling. The best thing was in this car the automatic roof. Came with  a 240 horsepower, 3.2 liter 6 cylinders (in-line) engine.

2001 - 2006  E46 Coupe

This is the first M3 in North America that came with the same European Engine. A little pricier but a great all around performer sport car. With automated manual clutch less transmission came from 2002. Came with  a 333 horsepower, 3.2 liter 6 cylinders (in-line) engine.

2002 - 2006  E46 Convertible

The heaviest BMW M3 until today. It is 180 kg heavier than  the E46 Coupe. Because the extra weight, it is  not that peppy then the Coupe, but still a lot of fun to drive. Celebrities' wife favorite car. Those ladies just love to show up with a car like this. So far this is the most expensive M3. This model's price starts at $56,000 US. Came with  a 333 horsepower, 3.2 liter 6 cylinders (in-line) engine.

2008 - M3 Coupe and Sedan

M3 received a complete redesign for 2008 and beyond. Based on the new 3-Series Coupe, the new M3 has a revamped interior, exterior, and mechanical underpinnings.

This M3 power plant is a 4.0 litters, 8 cylinder V8 engine. It also features tuned suspension, a six-speed manual transmission, a carbon fiber roof, and many exterior modifications typical of an "M" car. The M3's V8 power plant capable to deliver 420 horsepower. The maximum torque of 295 pound-feet at 3,900 rpm. The red line is at 8,400 rpm. The engine is the lightest V8 in the world, weighing less than the previous M3's inline-six.

The roof made from carbon fiber to cut the unnecessary weight, and lowers the car's center of gravity. It also lets the roof edge appear flatter and thus lowers the perceived body height.

The car comes with  18-inch wheels, though BMW is also expected to offer 19-inch alloys.

Price starts at (Canadian currency) $69,900 for the Sedan, at $71,300 for the Coupe and at $81,900 for the Cabriolet.