BMW M3 e46

The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3-Series, developed by BMW's in-house .motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E923-series, and sold with coupé, saloon and convertible body styles. Upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series/E93 automobiles include more powerful and responsive engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-colour "M(Motorsport) emblem. Over the years the M3 and M5 have become the benchmark vehicle against which most sport sedans in its class are compared despite competition from Mercedes-AMG and Audi quattr o GmbH (Audi RS).^[1]^[2]