Developed from the E30 Touring car, the 300bhp M3 rally car brought Prodrive its first ever World Chapionship rally victory. Its 2.3-litre, 4-cyl engine powers the rear wheels, revs to nearly 9000rpm and it handles fantastically. Here, Jamie Corstorphine puts this icon to the test at Prodrive HQ.
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The BMW M3 carries possibly
The BMW M3 carries possibly the most famous single-consonant, single-digit car name in the world
– but just because a car wears the famous badge it doesn’t mean it gains automatic access to the league of superstars. 
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