Don’t jump at me, it’s only a question based on the asking price for this black beauty. I’m talking about the supreme E30 BMW M3 Sport Evolution. Yes, it’s a rare car, but it’s also a rare price. Before we judge, let’s take a look under the hood, to see if it worth that amount of money.

The main thing to keep in mind is that the Sport Evolution is the fastest E30 ever produced. It boosts 235 hp from its 2.3 liter, 16V inline-4 engine. Thanks to these horses, it does 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h. Only 600 items of this factory-tuned version were assembled.

Ok. So it’s faster than the Evo 1, Evo 2 and any other version that can come in your mind. It’s also lighter and comes packed with a special, unique aerodynamics kit. But does it worth $150.000? It could, because of its very low mileage: under 50.000 miles (or under 80.000 km). It’s also in mint condition, as we can see in the pictures. So, if you buy it for your own joy, it could worth even more. But if you intend to own it for selling it later, I don’t know how much more value will accumulate this special factory-tuned variant over the following years.

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That’s the moment you look again at the body and ask yourself: could this be an E60 M5? Well, stop being confused: no matter what’s the version you chose, you’re right. That’s because this item is half E30 M3, half E60 M5.

The whole package costs 47.000 euro. Maybe it seems much, but keep in mind that transplanting an elephant heart into a cheetah chest isn’t simple at all. The original powertrain is a 2.3 liter engine, capable of 195 hp. It isn’t much, but, combined with the body weight, it’s quite a lot.

Now, let’s look at the new engine. It’s a V10, capable of 535 hp. Having that amount of power in such a light body must be terrifying! To imagine the brute force, let’s look at the numbers on the M5’s technical specifications: weight – 1855 kg and 0-100 km/h – 4,2 seconds. If you cut about 550 kg, you can imagine that the new car must be incontrollable!

However, the M5’s transmission couldn’t be fitted in the small engine bay. Therefore, a much usual 5 speed manual transmission, from a 525 TDS was matted to the engine. No worries about its reliability: it can resist the torque delivered by the mighty V10.

The car is stopped by a brake system from a BMW M3 CSL. The original suspension has also been replaced: now, the car is kept on the road by the new, coilover suspension and sport strut bars. Sending all the power to the ground is the BBS wheels and Kumho tires’ job, while the driver is held tight by the Sparco Evo racing seat.

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In the beginning, it was a BMW 2002 from 1972. Originally, it has been equipped with a fuel-injected engine, delivering 130 hp. In its original form, the car managed to reach a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph).

Then, its engine had been replaced with a newer, more impressive E30 M3. In its Evolution version, the engine develops 217 hp and 245 Nm @ 4750 rpm, being produced in only 500 items. When it equipped the original M3, the 2.3 liter powertrain boosted the car to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 240 km/h. The actual performance figures of 2002 are unknown.

However, though it’s the most important change, the engine replacement isn’t the only modification. The car got rid of any useless accesory: the floor mats and carpet, the central console, the rear seats, the trunk carpet…nothing that could add weight is on the car anymore.

Other elements that couldn’t be thrown away were replaced with new, lighter ones. It’s the steering wheel’s case, replaced with a sportier Raid and the original seats’, which have been replaced with bucket seats.

The body was also modified using a wider kit from Zender. All the four steroidal fenders leave enough room for the hugely wide wheels, while the front apron keeps the car to the ground at high speeds. The same purpose for the gigantic rear wing.

Though it’s ready to race, the car is street legal, as the owner says. Or, should I say, the ex-owner, as the car has been already sold on ebay. We don’t know the final price – but we know that the asking price was €17.900 (about $24.900) which, giving the modifications, explains why it was sold so quick.

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The PSI tuner has carried out some visual upgrades and the high-performance Hartge wheels to this E30 BMW M3 DTM Replica, the same model which appeared on the cover of the European Car Magazine, last March. The model is actually a reminder of the old school BMW racing cars which used to make quite an impression at the Nurburgring tracks, for instance.

Inside, the cabin of the 1988 E30 BMW M3 DTM Replica has also received sports features, like the roll bar or the bucket seats to make it look like a real racer, while the engine has been also fitted with some performance goodies.

The E30 BMW M3 DTM Replica can now brag with the S50 engine borrowed from the E36 BMW M3, as it is fitted with the new RD Sport RHD headers or the 24 lb injectors, producing a good 282 horsepower. No pricing details have been released!

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Vorsteiner, one of the most important figures in the tuning business, has been also present at the 2015 Bimmerfest with a fine selection of BMW customized models. The aftermarket shop has brought along the BMW F82 M4, BMW F13 M6, BMW E92 M3, BMW F82 M4 Widebody, BMW F30 3 Series, as well as the BMW F32 4 Series, all models coming with a lot of aftermarket body parts, made entirely from carbon fiber composites.

Apart the aforementioned customized models, Vorsteiner has also presented a one-off BMW models, in the shape of the E30 BMW M3. Folks, I should have expected an M3 or an M4 as well. And the E30 BMW M3 by Vorsteiner is really something unique, the model coming with standout flared arches and other visual elements, which make it one of a kind.

Apart the impressive appearance of the BMW model at the 2015 Bimmerfest, in United States, Vorsteiner has also wanted to present them to us, so you`d better enjoy the short photo session with the tuning`s pride.

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I am talking about a mid-engine E30 BMW M3, the fruit of labor of one Romanian going by the name of Alexandru Toma.

The E30 BMW M3 is, as the presentation video clearly shows, stripped down to its basic parts, to an extend rarely seen on custom builds. But then again, this is not just another E30 tune. This particular M3 was modified for one purpose only: to humiliate any competitor daring to challenge this baby to a drag race.

Losing weight is surely a good boon for performance, as the vehicle has a total of 1.000 kg with the driver, but that is not the most impressive part of the project. The best feature if the mid-mounted 6 cylinder M50 BMW engine, which was modified to displace 2.8 liters and to produce an astounding 350 Hp. For a taste of the power unleashed by this E30 BMW M3, watch the video just below.

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Most aftermarket exhaust systems out there worth buying also give a small boost in power, besides the sound factor.

Then there are those tuning projects that use the exhaust system not just for a new soundtrack, but also for a nice fireworks show. Recently, a video has been gaining attention on the internet, and it presents a very nice E30 BMW M3 strapped to a dyno.

With a power output of 696 Hp, the machine is absolutely insane, and that’s not even the best part. If you downshift this baby near a police station, you might be facing some live fire coming your way. The fire show at the end of the exhaust system is worthy of being the soundtrack of any firing squad. Just listen for yourselves below.

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Back in 1991, Tic-Tac decided to sponsor an E30 BMW M3, with a resulting DTM vehicle that was quite pleasing to the eye.

Even if it was quite the machine, the BMW M3 still pretty much lost, mainly because of a poor choice of a driver. But even if the Tic-Tac M3 wasn’t a winner, the nice design is quite appealing, and there might be some out there who would like to have one.

AutoArt seems to have thought of this, and for just 125 EUR, you can have one just for you. For this price, we are talking about a diecast E30 BMW M3, of course. But even if it’s not the real thing, it’s still a nice piece and might one day be a valued collectible.

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