BMW M3 E30 Gr.A (1987)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 142 photos
  • Video
• Road-legal race car
• Appraisal report from 2022 with a grade of 3
• Rebuilt from 2007 to 2010 on a bare chassis

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1987
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-four with 279 PS (205 kW)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Black Sparco bucket seats, white-painted interior
• TÜV valid until 07/2027
• Features:
  • Matter roll cage
  • Sparco bucket seats in the front without backrest adjustment
  • Sabelt 6-point safety belts in the front
  • Sparco sport steering wheel
  • VDO auxiliary gauges
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Intercom headsets
• The following modifications were made:
  • Rebuilt to Group A specifications using racing parts from BMW M GmbH
  • Performance upgrade via Evolution II
  • BMW Evolution II body kit
  • Adjustable suspension front and rear
  • Anti-roll bars on the front and rear axles
  • Eibach stabilizer bar kit
  • BMW brake system with ventilated discs front and rear
  • Steel-braided brake hoses from Goodridge
  • Additional hydraulic parking brake (Fly-Off)
  • Spacer discs up to 37 mm
  • FIA safety fuel tank with 65 liters
  • Rear side and rear windows made of Makrolon
  • BMW air filter box and exhaust system with dual metal catalytic converter
  • Registered 16- to 18-inch alloy wheels

Condition

Exterior

• The BMW’s exterior color is white
• The vehicle was rebuilt on a bare chassis and completely repainted between 2007 and 2010
• The vehicle identification number is stamped on the right side of the strut dome
• There is no known accident damage
• The body is in good condition with some minor signs of wear

Interior

• Equipped with black Sparco bucket seats; interior painted white
• The interior is in good condition with age-related signs of wear
• All interior features are fully functional

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The engine is not the original one. It has not been overhauled but runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known technical defects
• Last maintenance: 10/2026

History

Ownership History

• Since 1999: current owner (Germany)
• July 16, 1987: First registration in Germany
• The mileage of 10,000 km can be partially verified through invoices

Service History

• Oct. 2026: Last service
• July 2010: Modifications recorded in the vehicle registration documents
• 2007 to 2010: Rebuilt from a bare chassis, including paintwork; investment: approx. 30,000 €
• No service record book available

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Part I, with supplementary sheet
• Appraisal

History of the Model

The history of the BMW M3 E30 Group A begins in the mid-1980s with a radical decision by BMW Motorsport GmbH under the leadership of Paul Rosche: Instead of modifying an existing production car for racing, BMW developed an uncompromising race car and built the 5,000 road-going versions required for FIA homologation. When the M3 made its Group A debut in 1987, it took the world by storm. At its heart was the legendary S14 four-cylinder engine, which carried the DNA of the Formula 1 turbo engine. Combined with perfectly balanced weight distribution, consistent lightweight construction, and sophisticated aerodynamics, the M3 immediately became the benchmark in international touring car racing. As early as its debut year in 1987, Roberto Ravaglia secured the title in the first and only World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) behind the wheel of the M3. In the years that followed, the M3 dominated racetracks worldwide. Whether in the fiercely competitive DTM, the European Championship, or at the prestigious 24-hour races at the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps—the Munich-built perennial favorite was virtually unbeatable. To hold its own against emerging turbocharged competition (such as the Ford Sierra Cosworth), BMW continuously refined the car. Through the “Evo 1,” “Evo 2,” and ultimately the “Sport Evolution” iterations, the displacement grew from 2.3 to 2.5 liters, while power climbed to a breathtaking 355 PS in the final phase. Until it was replaced in the early 1990s, the E30 M3 Group A racked up more titles, victories, and podium finishes than any other touring car before or since. It even demonstrated its brilliance in asphalt rally competitions, where it celebrated overall victories. It not only shaped the history of BMW M but is still considered the absolute icon of the golden age of touring car racing.

Summary

A 1987 BMW M3 E30 is for sale. It was rebuilt from a bare chassis to Group A specifications and completely repainted between 2007 and 2010. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is not the original and produces 279 PS (205 kW). Modifications such as a Matter roll cage, Sparco seats, Sabelt seat belts, an FIA-approved safety fuel tank, and an Evolution II body kit are listed in the paperwork. The body is in good condition, and the interior is also in good condition. The vehicle is registered, and its TÜV inspection is valid through July 2027. There is no service history booklet; the mileage can only be partially verified through invoices. This BMW is intended for buyers looking for a street-legal Rally M3 with registered modifications.