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The 1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution (Evo III) (E30) is a 600 example limited-production E30 M3 model with its entire production taking place between December 1989 and March 1990.

It received a 2.5 litre version of the S14 engine, as well as a slightly reworked body and chassis. Red bumper stripes were applied to further distinguish it from other models.

The M3 (E30) was originally intended as a limited homologation model for the historic Group A racing class, as it received extensive performance upgrades such as heavily revised body work. It soon became a standard production model sports car between 1986 and 1991 by BMW's motorsport division after becoming highly sought-after.

The model spawned a series of 'Evolution' homologation models to meet new racing regulations, with the Sport Evolution designed as a homologation special for the 1990 DTM car.

It was succeeded by the BMW M3 (E36).

Games[]

Need for Speed: World[]

The BMW M3 Sport Evolution was released in Need for Speed: World on November 8, 2011 as a tier 2 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a C class vehicle.

The M3 Sport Evolution has a low weight, which allows it to gain several performance advantages. Braking is redundant in most corners, as the M3's steering has a good precision. Acceleration is slightly above average for B class. Top speed is 188 mph (302 km/h).

It is one of the best B class cars for racing due to its well-rounded performance. Unlike the Lotus Elise, it lacks a very direct steering although this is compensated by an extremely powerful nitrous boost. Players can successfully compete with mid-ranged A class cars once they fit the car with Pro or Ultra series parts.

Stock: 467 (C class) Maximum: 688 (A class)

White

The White style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost3000. It was made available on November 8, 2011.

NFSW BMW M3SportEvolution White
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class B Car 565
TopSpeedIcon2 536
AccelIcon2 668
HandlingIcon2 492
NFSWWhiteVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost3000

Red

The Red style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon850,000, and was initially released on May 30 2013.

NFSW BMW M3SportEvolution Red
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class C Car 467
TopSpeedIcon2 393
AccelIcon2 573
HandlingIcon2 436
NFSWRedVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon850,000

"Brezeln"

The "Brezeln" style is a holiday themed cars that costs SpeedBoost3300. It was released on September 18, 2012 alongside the Oktoberfest event.

It is fitted with Gromlen tuned Race quality performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW BMW M3SportEvolution Brezeln
Performance Parts
RaceBeigeEngine
RaceGreenForcedInduction
RaceBeigeTransmission
RaceBeigeSuspension
RaceBeigeBrakes
RaceBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
NFSWBonnetIcon
Stock Wheels
No Neon
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillPursuitSocialitie
Class A Car 610
TopSpeedIcon2 602
AccelIcon2 711
HandlingIcon2 517
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Holiday Themed
SpeedBoost3300

Shift 2: Unleashed[]

The BMW M3 E30 Sport Evolution appears in Shift 2: Unleashed as a Retro Road classed vehicle with a price tag of $24,700. It has a performance index rating of D 400, handling rating of 2.74, and a 60-0 mph braking time of 3.22 seconds.

The M3 Sport Evolution has an incredible handling and a fairly high top speed. It lacks power compared to cars with more displacement but is still capable of keeping up with them.

The car also appears in an European Retro Hot Lap event taking place in the Hockenheimring Short circuit.

Need for Speed: The Run[]

The M3 Sport Evolution appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Sports class car.

Its inclusion was revealed by the official Need for Speed website on July 22, 2011.

Stock

The stock M3 Sport Evolution is unlocked upon the player beating 10 Solo Objectives in the "Underground" Playlist.

NFSTR BMW M3SportEvolution Stock
Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 6.1s
BHP: 238 @ 7,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 1
Handling: Very Difficult
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1990

Need for Speed

The Need for Speed Edition M3 Sport Evolution is unlocked upon the player beating 5 Group Objectives in multiplayer Playlists.

NFSTR BMW M3SportEvolution NFS
Top Speed: 191 mph (307 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.2s
BHP: 454 @ 7,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Normal
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1990

"Victory"

The "Victory" Signature Edition M3 Sport Evolution requires the Signature Edition Booster Pack and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.

NFSTR BMW M3SportEvolution Victory
Top Speed: 216 mph (348 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.8s
BHP: 636 @ 7,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Challenging
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1990

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The M3 (E30) 1990 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

NFSE BMW M3E30 1990
A 529
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 534
Acceleration 524
Nitro Capacity 531
Strength 361
Durability 353

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: World, the M3 Sport Evolution lacks its stock red stripes on the front and rear bumpers.
  • In Shift 2: Unleashed, although the stock body colour is missing the red stripes on the front and rear bumpers, players can select a preset colour that applies the stock red stripes to the front and rear bumpers.

Gallery[]

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