BMW's 3 Series has become a large family car. Its bloated and entirely too complex visage has almost nothing in common with its simple and mechanical distant ancestor like the E30. Even the ...

A BMW 2002 with an E30 M3 motor is not a new concept ... Only the keen-eyed will notice the fender flares, the Alpina wheels, the front splitter, and the wide tires. Inside, a set of seats ...

The E30 exists because of BMW's racing efforts and that rawness is evident once behind the wheel. Tame it, and it will reward you. See All 68 Photos The E46 isn't the final word on M3s.