Evolution of BMW M cars: dimensions (blueprints)

[MParallel]

Just for the record, regarding the E36 wheelbase. They are all 270mm, including the M3 3.0.
It's only the M3 3.2 that has a 10mm longer wheelbase (you can see the front wheels not being perfectly centered in the wheel arch/fender).

This is because of the 3.2's specific lower control arm, which gives the car more caster.

[SteezeforMyBimmerMon]

I'd be pretty stoked if I saw one of those originals on the street.

[10"]

I loooove how close the 1M is to E30 M3 dimensions—it's so sad to see how big BMWs became.

[Artemis]

Added to the first post of this thread:

BMW G87 M2

[Red Maple]

Awesome information

[bigsky23]

Fun to look at.
Thanks

[GinTonic]

This is great. Been saying it since day 1. This newest m3 is a lipstick on a pig. Its literally a 5 series. Stop calling it an m3/4. BMW just cant help themselves. Seems like Porsche has no problem sticking to their roots with regard to dimensions.

[T0RM3NT]

Good stuff Artemis ! Thanks for sharing!

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by GinTonic

This is great. Been saying it since day 1. This newest m3 is a lipstick on a pig. Its literally a 5 series. Stop calling it an m3/4. BMW just cant help themselves. Seems like Porsche has no problem sticking to their roots with regard to dimensions.

I mean, it's the same with most cars, if not with pure sports cars. Have a look at a new Civic, it's bigger than past Accords. It's unfortunate for performance, but it is what it is.