BMW M3 marks 40 years with a 40-car China-only anniversary edition
BMW M3 gets a limited 40 Years Edition for China
BMW M3 marks 40 years with a 40-car China-only anniversary edition
BMW has unveiled a limited M3 40 Years Edition at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, offered as a sedan and Touring with unique colors and details.
2026-04-24T22:59:02+03:00
2026-04-24T22:59:02+03:00
2026-04-24T22:59:02+03:00
BMW has prepared a special version of the M3 to mark the model’s 40th anniversary. Its public debut took place at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The anniversary series will be offered in two body styles — sedan and Touring. Total production for the Chinese market is limited to 40 cars, with 20 examples of each version.The BMW M3 first appeared in 1986 and was originally developed for competition in the DTM series. Since then, the model has become one of the defining cars in the sports sedan segment while maintaining a close link with motorsport.The anniversary versions receive unique design elements. The sedan will be available in Laguna Seca Blue, while the Touring comes in Wildberry. Both versions are equipped with 19- and 20-inch 826M wheels, M sport brakes and black exterior accents, including the grille and lighting elements. Special “40 Years Edition” badges appear on the body and in the cabin.The interior uses Merino leather and M carbon bucket seats. A multifunction steering wheel trimmed in Alcantara is also included. Contrast stitching is used throughout the cabin, with a different treatment for each version.Technically, the cars are fitted with an inline-six twin-turbo engine and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The sedan reaches a top speed of 290 km/h, while the Touring is rated at 280 km/h. Standard equipment includes M Drive Professional, offering expanded dynamic settings. Sales of the anniversary series will begin in the second half of 2026.
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BMW has unveiled a limited M3 40 Years Edition at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, offered as a sedan and Touring with unique colors and details.
Michael Powers, Editor
BMW has prepared a special version of the M3 to mark the model’s 40th anniversary. Its public debut took place at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The anniversary series will be offered in two body styles — sedan and Touring. Total production for the Chinese market is limited to 40 cars, with 20 examples of each version.
The BMW M3 first appeared in 1986 and was originally developed for competition in the DTM series. Since then, the model has become one of the defining cars in the sports sedan segment while maintaining a close link with motorsport.
The anniversary versions receive unique design elements. The sedan will be available in Laguna Seca Blue, while the Touring comes in Wildberry. Both versions are equipped with 19- and 20-inch 826M wheels, M sport brakes and black exterior accents, including the grille and lighting elements. Special “40 Years Edition” badges appear on the body and in the cabin.
The interior uses Merino leather and M carbon bucket seats. A multifunction steering wheel trimmed in Alcantara is also included. Contrast stitching is used throughout the cabin, with a different treatment for each version.
Technically, the cars are fitted with an inline-six twin-turbo engine and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The sedan reaches a top speed of 290 km/h, while the Touring is rated at 280 km/h. Standard equipment includes M Drive Professional, offering expanded dynamic settings. Sales of the anniversary series will begin in the second half of 2026.
