Every BMW M3 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The G80 broke a long streak — it's the first M3 ever offered with all-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive only.
The F80 broke decades of M3 tradition in one stroke: its twin-turbo straight-six made it the very first turbocharged M3 ever built.
BMW cut the rear seats and window glass from the GTS, then sold all 135 almost immediately.
The E90/E92/E93 M3 is the only standard-production M3 BMW has ever built with a V8 — every generation before and after used a straight six.
BMW shipped the CSL on semi-slick Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires straight from the factory — a street car that came with genuine track rubber.
BMW built just three driveable E46 M3 GTR road cars for homologation in 2001 — but the GTR found legend status anyway, through a 2005 racing game that made it one of the most recreated liveries in car culture.
BMW actually built a prototype E46 M3 Touring wagon, testing whether the car's wide rear wheel arches would fit a 3 Series estate body -- it never reached production.
BMW M actually hand-built an M3 Compact in 1996, stuffing the full 3.2L S50 engine into the stubby 'ti' hatchback body — a hot-hatch M3 that got reviewed in the press and then simply never reached showrooms.
Only 600 were built. The E30 M3's final act, the 1990 Sport Evolution (aka 'EVO3'), squeezed 238 PS from the same 2.5-litre four that started the whole M3 story.
BMW built a one-off E30 M3 pickup truck in 1986 — and actually used it as a genuine workshop hauler for the M division for the next 26 years.
Real BMW M3 cards spotted on the street by Burbles collectors. Tap any card to flip it over, inspect the collector’s binder, or follow them.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTPROBMW built just three driveable E46 M3 GTR road cars for homologation in 2001 — but the GTR found legend status anyway, through a 2005 racing game that made it one of the most recreated liveries in car culture.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTPROBMW built a one-off E30 M3 pickup truck in 1986 — and actually used it as a genuine workshop hauler for the M division for the next 26 years.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERThe G80 broke a long streak — it's the first M3 ever offered with all-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive only.
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80/G81 M3G80/G81 | 2020–present | Epic | 3.0L I6 | 473 hp · 406 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | @troy |
| F80 M3F80 | 2014–2018 | Epic | 3.0L I6 | 425 hp · 406 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| M3 GTS (E92) (2010)E92 GTS | 2010–2010 | Legendary150 built | 4.4L | 444 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| E90/E92/E93 M3E90/E92/E93 | 2007–2013 | Rare | 4.0L V8 | 414 hp · 295 lb-ft | — | — | 10 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E46 M3 CSLE46 CSL | 2003–2004 | Legendary | 3.2L I6 | 355 hp · 273 lb-ft | 4.7 s | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| E46 M3E46 | 2000–2006 | Epic | 3.2L I6 | 333 hp · 262 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | @prellery |
| E46 M3 V-CS by VorsteinerE46-VORSTEINER-VCS | 2000–2006 | Legendary | 3.2L I6 | 333 hp · 262 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| E36 M3E36 | 1992–1999 | Epic71,242 built | 3.2L I6 | 240 hp · 236 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E30 M3 Sport EvolutionE30 Evolution III | 1990–1990 | Legendary600 built | 2.5L I4 | 235 hp · 177 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| E30 M3E30 | 1986–1991 | Rare17,184 built | 2.3L I4 | 192 hp · 170 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | @nick_huang |
See a BMW M3 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.
