1987 BMW E30 M3 Group A (Chassis M3-1/60), ex-JTCC, photo 1

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Specs

Discipline

Vintage & Historic

Year

1987

Condition

Race ready

Car

Year: 1987
Make: BMW
Model: M3 (E30)
Chassis / builder: Middlebridge Engineering

Racing

Discipline: Vintage & Historic
Logbook: FIA recertification completed 2026

Powertrain

Engine: 2.5L S14, 325 hp, ~6 hrs since refresh by Terry Tinney (Performance Motors, Livermore CA); MoTeC engine management

Other

history: Race car since new; Middlebridge Engineering Group A chassis for the 1988 JTCC, raced in JTCC through 1993
drivetrain: Samsonas 6-speed dog-ring gearbox, ~18 hrs since refresh
wheels_tires: Three sets of 18-inch center-lock wheels

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Description

1987 BMW M3, Chassis M3-1/60 Group A spec race car. Car is in spectacular condition and needs absolutely nothing. Always professionally to the highest level of detail and performance. Truly race ready. Arguably the nicest E30 M3 race car in the country if not world. - 2.5 liter engine, 325hp, approximately 6 hrs. since refresh by Terry Tinney - Performance Motors Livermore, CA - Motec engine management - Samsonas 6 speed dogring gearbox, approximately 18 hrs. since refresh - Three sets of 18" center lock wheels - Just completed F.I.A. Recertification in 2026 Race car since new. Original Matter chassis built by Middlebridge Engineering to Group A spec for the 1988 JTCC series. Completed in JTCC thru 1993. Detailed history & videos here: https://youtu.be/BD6IDF5UgA8?si=U_-bUY-9kTS70Uvz Detailed photos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/racecraft/4vfN6r1c68 Extensive documentation and additional photos available for legitimately interested buyers.