BMW M3 E30
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 12 public sales of the BMW M3 E30. The records run from March 2024 to July 2026. In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $64,000. 11 are listed for sale now. The Shifty Estimate runs from $75,700 for the Coupe to $247,900 for the Sport Evolution.
Versions
About the BMW M3 E30
- Built
- 1986 to 1991
- Versions
- 3
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Power
- 192 to 238 hp
- 0 to 60
- 6 to 7 s
- Top speed
- 143 to 154 mph
- Designer
- BMW Motorsport
The BMW M3 E30 was built from 1986 to 1991.
The Coupe, the most traded version: The E30 M3 stands as BMW's most celebrated homologation special, born from the need to compete in Group A touring car racing. Its naturally aspirated 2.3-liter S14 four-cylinder, derived from the M1's engine block, delivered 195 horsepower through a dogleg five-speed transmission. The aggressive bodywork—featuring flared fenders, a distinctive rear spoiler, and unique front air dam—wasn't just for show; every element served aerodynamic function on the racetrack. Production totaled just 17,970 units globally, with only 5,115 reaching the US market. Today's collectors prize the E30 M3 as the purest expression of BMW's motorsport DNA, before turbocharging and electronic aids complicated the formula. Clean examples command premium prices, with low-mileage specimens approaching six figures. The car that launched BMW's M division into legend remains the benchmark against which all subsequent M3s are measured.
The market
Recent sales
For sale now
Common questions
How much does a BMW M3 E30 cost?
In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $64,000. Half of the 12 most recent sales landed between $71,500 and $162,400. The Shifty Estimate runs from $75,700 to $247,900, depending on version.
What is a BMW M3 E30 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Sport Evolution: $247,900. Coupe: $75,700.
What is the cheapest M3 E30 to buy?
The Coupe has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $75,700.
Which M3 E30 is worth the most?
The Sport Evolution has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $247,900. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $247,862.
What is the most expensive BMW M3 E30 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $539,760, for a 1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution at RM Sotheby's. It sold on Jul 8, 2026.
How many BMW M3 E30 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 12 public sales since March 2024. 5 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $539,760 on Jul 8, 2026.
How many BMW M3 E30 examples are for sale right now?
11 are listed for sale today. The newest asks $74,995 for a 1990 BMW M3 Coupe with 118,905 miles.
Which M3 E30 sells most often?
The Coupe trades most often, with 7 recorded sales. 1 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do BMW M3 E30 examples sell?
Of the last 12 sales with a known venue, 4 were at RM Sotheby's. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (3), Bring a Trailer (2), Broad Arrow (2) and PCARMARKET (1).
Where do Shifty's BMW M3 E30 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the BMW M3 E30. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.