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1989 BMW M3 Convertible

Gooding Scottsdale (2015)

1989 BMW E30 M3 Convertible

BMW M3 Convertible - E30

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

M3 Convertible - E30

BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1975. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/">BMW 02 Series</a>, the BMW 3 Series is a series of compact luxury cars that have been produced in an array of body styles including sedan, coupe, wagon, and convertible. The BMW 3 Series has been produced over seven generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e21/">E21 (1975-1983)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 (1983-1994)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 (1990-2000)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e46/">E46 (1998-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/">E90 (2004-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/f30/">F30 (2011-2019)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/g20/">G20 (2019-2021)</a>. Many early generations of the 3 Series were phased in, resulting in an overlap of generational production in certain cases.

The BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1975. The successor to the BMW 02 Series, the BMW 3 Series is a series of compact luxury cars that have…

3 Series

BMW 3 Series - E30

The second generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">BMW 3 Series</a>, the E30, was introduced for the 1983 model year. One of the most well known generations of BMW 3 Series, the E30 featured variants such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/316/">316</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/316i/">316i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/318i/">318i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/318is/">318is</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/320i/">320i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/320is/">320is</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/323i/">323i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/324d/">324d</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/324td/">324td</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325/">325</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325e/">325e</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325es/">325es</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325ix/">325ix</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325is/">325is</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/">325i</a>. The E30 was also the first generation of the BMW 3 Series to feature the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, along with its well known&nbsp;<a href="http://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/evolution/">M3 Evolution</a> and <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/sport-evolution/">M3 Sport Evolution</a> variants. Built until 1994, the E30 was phased out and replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 3 Series</a>.

The second generation of BMW 3 Series, the E30, was introduced for the 1983 model year. One of the most well known generations of BMW 3…

3 Series - E30

BMW M3 - E30

In 1986, BMW introduced the original M3 as a 1987 model. Since then, the M3 has grown into one of the world&#39;s well known performance cars, built over 6 generations. Of all of the generations of M3 cars that have come after the E30 M3, none have matched the reverence and love the original M3 has fostered. Fitted with BMW&#39;s S14 inline 4 engine, the M3 featured an improved drivetrain as well as a wider track width. Not only mechanically different from the standard model, the E30 M3 featured vastly restyled panels and bumpers, with only a few panels being shared with the standard car. The E30 M3 was mostly available in a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/coupe/">Coupe</a> body style, although a rare <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/convertible/">Convertible</a> version was also built. The most notable variants were the highly regarded <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/evolution/">Evolution</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/sport-evolution/">Sport Evolution</a> versions. The E30 M3 was built until 1991 and was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/m3/">E36 M3</a> in 1992.

In 1986, BMW introduced the original M3 as a 1987 model. Since then, the M3 has grown into one of the world's well known performance cars,…

M3 - E30

Of the two body styles built for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">BMW E30 M3</a>, the rarest was the convertible. These open top performance cars were introduced in 1988, and were available in much smaller numbers than its <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/coupe/">Coupe</a> sibling. While all convertible variants were fitted with BMW&#39;s S14 inline four engine, for the first two years of production, two versions of the engine were offered depending on the market. The S14 fitted with a catalytic converter produced 192hp, while the one without generated 200hp. In 1991, a more powerful 215hp version of the S14 was used across all markets. Production of the E30 M3 convertible lasted until 1991, with a total of 786 examples built.

Of the two body styles built for the BMW E30 M3, the rarest was the convertible. These open top performance cars were introduced in 1988,…

BMW M3 Coupe - E30

The coupe is most well known, and perhaps the most iconic body style of the legendary <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">BMW E30 M3</a>. When the M3 was launched, the coupe was the only available body style. As the M3 coupe was originally created to be a homologation special created to compete in the German DTM racing series, it featured a vastly different body from the standard E30 3 Series. Like its <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/convertible/">Convertible</a> sibling, the M3 coupe was powered by BMW&#39;s S14 inline four engine. Depending on the market, these engines were available with a catalytic converter (192hp), or without (200hp). For the 1990 model year, an uprated 215hp version of the S14 was introduced.

The coupe is most well known, and perhaps the most iconic body style of the legendary BMW E30 M3. When the M3 was launched, the coupe was…

M3 Coupe - E30

Coupe

BMW M3 - Evolution

For 1988, BMW introduced an even more performance variant of the E30 M3, the M3 Evolution. Also known as the Evo II (The Evo I is considered to be a special run of South African 2.7L 325iS cars), this lightened and more powerful version of the M3 featured an uprated version of the S14 inline 4 engine that delivered 217hp. A limited production car, the M3 Evolution saw only 505 examples produced. A follow up version, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/sport-evolution/">Sport Evolution</a> would later follow in 1990.

For 1988, BMW introduced an even more performance variant of the E30 M3, the M3 Evolution. Also known as the Evo II (The Evo I is…

M3 - Evolution

Evolution

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BMW M3 - Sport Evolution

In 1990, BMW introduced their most focused version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">E30 M3</a>, the Sport Evolution. Also known as the Evo III, the Sport Evolution M3 was even lighter and more powerful than the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/evolution/">M3 Evolution</a>. The S14 inline 4 engine was enlarged to 2.5L and capable of producing 235hp. The Sport Evolution also featured a few cosmetic changes such as larger front bumper openings as well as an adjustable rear wing. Only 600 examples of the Sport Evolution were made, making this car one of the most desirable examples of the M3.

In 1990, BMW introduced their most focused version of the E30 M3, the Sport Evolution. Also known as the Evo III, the Sport Evolution M3…

M3 - Sport Evolution

Sport Evolution

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Of the two body styles built for the <a href="MKT:3969" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">BMW E30 M3</a>, the rarest was the convertible. These open top performance cars were introduced in 1988, and were available in much smaller numbers than its <a href="MKT:15653" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/coupe/">Coupe</a> sibling. While all convertible variants were fitted with BMW&#39;s S14 inline four engine, for the first two years of production, two versions of the engine were offered depending on the market. The S14 fitted with a catalytic converter produced 192hp, while the one without generated 200hp. In 1991, a more powerful 215hp version of the S14 was used across all markets. Production of the E30 M3 convertible lasted until 1991, with a total of 786 examples built.

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1989 BMW M3 Convertible Bring A Trailer Auction	$74,400 SOLD	Mar 26, 2020 a year ago
	1989 BMW E30 M3 Convertible Gooding Scottsdale (2015) Lot #116	$77,000 SOLD	Jan 17, 2015 6 years ago

1989 BMW M3 Convertible - E30

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