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| December 2024 | The vinyl-wrapped M3 GTR was made available for show at the BMW Welt Show in Munich, continuing through January 2025. |
| December 2024 | The vinyl-wrapped M3 GTR was made available for show at the BMW Welt Show in Munich, continuing through January 2025. |
| November 2024 | BMW vinyl-wrapped the 2001 ALMS GT-winning #42 M3 GTR driven by Jörg Müller with the Need for Speed: Most Wanted livery, turning it into a museum piece. |
| November 2024 | BMW vinyl-wrapped the 2001 ALMS GT-winning #42 M3 GTR driven by Jörg Müller with the Need for Speed: Most Wanted livery, turning it into a museum piece. |
| 2023 | BMW unveiled the limited-production M3 CS model at the 24 Hours of Daytona racing event, featuring increased power and weight reduction compared to the M3 Competition xDrive model. The new M3 CS is exclusively available as an all-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic transmission. |
| 2023 | BMW unveiled the limited-production M3 CS model at the 24 Hours of Daytona racing event, featuring increased power and weight reduction compared to the M3 Competition xDrive model. The new M3 CS is exclusively available as an all-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic transmission. |
| 2022 | BMW introduced the M3 Competition xDrive Touring model, expanding the range with a wagon/estate version. |
| 2022 | BMW introduced the M3 Competition xDrive Touring model, expanding the range with a wagon/estate version. |
| July 2022 | BMW updated the M3 saloon with a new dual curved display featuring iDrive 8 for the 2023 model year, replacing the previous separate digital cockpit and infotainment system with iDrive 7. |
| July 2022 | BMW updated the M3 saloon with a new dual curved display featuring iDrive 8 for the 2023 model year, replacing the previous separate digital cockpit and infotainment system with iDrive 7. |
| August 2021 | BMW released the M3 Competition xDrive saloon, introducing an all-wheel drive (4WD) variant to the lineup. |
| August 2021 | BMW released the M3 Competition xDrive saloon, introducing an all-wheel drive (4WD) variant to the lineup. |
| March 2021 | BMW introduced the M3 saloon with a 6-speed manual transmission and M driver's package, featuring rear-wheel drive (RWD). |
| March 2021 | BMW launched the M3 Competition saloon with an 8-speed M Steptronic Sport Automatic transmission with Drivelogic. |
| March 2021 | BMW introduced the M3 saloon with a 6-speed manual transmission and M driver's package, featuring rear-wheel drive (RWD). |
| March 2021 | BMW launched the M3 Competition saloon with an 8-speed M Steptronic Sport Automatic transmission with Drivelogic. |
| 2020 | BMW produces the M3 as an estate (Touring) for the first time, expanding the model's body style options alongside the saloon variant. |
| 2020 | BMW unveiled the M3 Competition model alongside the standard M3, introducing a high-performance variant with increased power output and upgraded features including an 8-speed M Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, separate transmission oil cooler, black chrome exhaust tips, and forged M light-alloy wheels. |
| 2020 | BMW announced optional all-wheel drive (xDrive) for the M3, which represents the first time an M3 has offered a drivetrain layout other than rear-wheel drive. |
| 2020 | BMW unveiled the M3 Competition model alongside the standard M3, introducing a high-performance variant with increased power output and upgraded features including an 8-speed M Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, separate transmission oil cooler, black chrome exhaust tips, and forged M light-alloy wheels. |
| 2020 | BMW announced optional all-wheel drive (xDrive) for the M3, which represents the first time an M3 has offered a drivetrain layout other than rear-wheel drive. |
| 2020 | BMW produces the M3 as an estate (Touring) for the first time, expanding the model's body style options alongside the saloon variant. |
| September 23 2020 | BMW officially unveiled the G80 M3 generation alongside the new M4, marking a significant milestone for the M3 model line. |
| September 23 2020 | BMW officially unveiled the G80 M3 generation alongside the new M4, marking a significant milestone for the M3 model line. |
| 2018 | BMW produced a limited edition of 20 M3 Velocity Edition models exclusively available to military members stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. These special edition models came with the Competition Package and were uniquely finished in 'Fashion Grey Metallic' color, with each car featuring a laser-engraved dash/engine strut indicating its limited production number. |
| 2018 | BMW produced a limited edition M3 CS with performance and weight reduction enhancements. The special edition featured an upgraded engine, carbon fibre hood and front splitter, Alcantara interior parts, and thinner side window glass. Total production was limited to 1,200 units. |
| 2018 | BMW produced a limited edition of 20 M3 Velocity Edition models exclusively available to military members stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. These special edition models came with the Competition Package and were uniquely finished in 'Fashion Grey Metallic' color, with each car featuring a laser-engraved dash/engine strut indicating its limited production number. |
| 2018 | BMW produced a limited edition M3 CS with performance and weight reduction enhancements. The special edition featured an upgraded engine, carbon fibre hood and front splitter, Alcantara interior parts, and thinner side window glass. Total production was limited to 1,200 units. |
| October 2018 | BMW M3 F80 generation production ceased due to challenges in meeting new WLTP emissions regulations, while the M4 model continued production. |
| October 2018 | BMW M3 F80 generation production ceased due to challenges in meeting new WLTP emissions regulations, while the M4 model continued production. |
| March 2017 | BMW M3 F80 generation underwent another design refresh in March, with restyled headlights incorporating newer and more angular LED lighting for the 2018 model year. |
| March 2017 | BMW M3 F80 generation underwent another design refresh in March, with restyled headlights incorporating newer and more angular LED lighting for the 2018 model year. |
| 2016 | BMW introduced the Competition Package for the M3 and M4, which included power increase to 444 hp, revised electronic differential and stability control, suspension upgrades, and new front seats. |
| 2016 | BMW introduced the Competition Package for the M3 and M4, which included power increase to 444 hp, revised electronic differential and stability control, suspension upgrades, and new front seats. |
| 2015 | BMW of North America displayed one of the Road M3 GTRs at Legends of the Autobahn, alongside the restored ALMS race version. |
| 2015 | BMW of North America displayed one of the Road M3 GTRs at Legends of the Autobahn, alongside the restored ALMS race version. |
| July 2015 | BMW M3 F80 generation received a design update in summer, featuring new LED taillights for the 2016 model year. |
| July 2015 | BMW M3 F80 generation received a design update in summer, featuring new LED taillights for the 2016 model year. |
| 2014 | BMW unveiled the F80 M3 and its coupé counterpart F82 M4 at the North American International Auto Show. This marked the first turbocharged M3 model, featuring the BMW S55 twin-turbocharged straight-six engine. |
| 2014 | BMW rebrands the coupé and convertible models under the 4 Series range, with the high-performance variant becoming the M4. |
| 2014 | BMW unveiled the F80 M3 and its coupé counterpart F82 M4 at the North American International Auto Show. This marked the first turbocharged M3 model, featuring the BMW S55 twin-turbocharged straight-six engine. |
| 2014 | BMW rebrands the coupé and convertible models under the 4 Series range, with the high-performance variant becoming the M4. |
| 2013 | BMW produced a limited Lime Rock Park Edition M3, with only 200 coupés manufactured in 'Fire Orange' color. The special edition featured unique performance modifications including a carbon fiber front splitter, rear spoiler, lowered ride height, modified electronic stability control, and a lightweight Inconel-titanium exhaust system. |
| 2013 | The M3 GT2 was succeeded by the BMW Z4 GTE. |
| 2013 | The M3 GT2 was succeeded by the BMW Z4 GTE. |
| 2013 | BMW produced a limited Lime Rock Park Edition M3, with only 200 coupés manufactured in 'Fire Orange' color. The special edition featured unique performance modifications including a carbon fiber front splitter, rear spoiler, lowered ride height, modified electronic stability control, and a lightweight Inconel-titanium exhaust system. |
| July 5 2013 | Final production of E9x M3 coupés occurred, marking the end of this generation's manufacturing run with a total production of 40,092 coupés, 16,219 convertibles, and 9,674 saloons. |
| July 5 2013 | Final production of E9x M3 coupés occurred, marking the end of this generation's manufacturing run with a total production of 40,092 coupés, 16,219 convertibles, and 9,674 saloons. |
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