In 1987, enthusiast drivers got the 3 Series car they had been pining for. The 325i, with a six-cylinder engine tuned for performance, burst on the scene with a 168-horsepower punch. But if the 1987 offering made enthusiasts smile, the new M3 for 1988 made them drool. The first of the 3 Series M cars, it sprinted out of the gate with 192 horsepower, a 141-mph top speed, and body panels that gave it a race-worthy look.
In the years since, the 3 series continued to evolve with increased comfort married to excellent handling and the strong and smooth BMW inline six--albeit with ever-growing price tags. Today, the series includes coupes, convertibles, wagons and sedans. The squarish, clipped look of the early versions has evolved, and today's 3-Series cars are sleek and swoopy. Likewise, horsepower figures have multiplied exponentially, with turbochargers and a V-8 offered in the current generation. The latest M3, for example, features a V-8 generating a massive 414 horsepower, getting it to the end of a quarter mile in just 12.4 seconds while
scalding the skidpad.
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