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The BMW E90 M3 is a five-seater, four-door sedan produced from 2008 until 2012 in Munich, Germany. This compact executive car runs with a naturally-aspirated DOHC 32-valve 8.8 L V8 gasoline engine that delivers 420 HP power at 8300 RPM. The multi-point indirect fuel injection system coming from stock is electrically limited to a top speed of 156 mph (250 km/h), accelerating from 0-62mph in 4 seconds. The BMW E90 M3 has a 6-speed manual transmission on a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. It comes from the factory with electrical steering, a coil spring front suspension, and a helical spring on the rear.
The BMW E90 M3's $56,500 price tag is a step above other popular sedan vehicles. The whole luxury/performance package is well worthy, weighing around 3540 lbs, with a fuel efficiency of 13.7-12.8 l/100km. The E90 M3 default set of wheels comes with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/40 R18 in the front and 265/40 R18 in the back. A ventilated-disc braking set covers both axes with an ABS assisting system. The E90 M3 is super comfortable, reliable, very fast, and looks good everywhere you go. Fanboys and enthusiasts expect this sedan to become a classic BMW over the years to come.
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From 48 documented buildsTrendsBMW E90 M3 track builds commonly start with Bridgestone RE-71RS tires and KW Clubsport suspension. As builds escalate, owners move to Nankang CR-S tires, Akrapovic GT4 exhaust, and ESS G1 superchargers. Full race builds feature extreme components like Intrax 4-way suspension, Drenth DG400 sequential gearboxes, and AP Racing pedal boxes.
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OEM Pace+6.7% 5 buildsLap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:27.7 | Circuit Grand Bayou (1.8 Mile) | Stock | 01 Feb, 2013 | 27 Dec, 2023 | -6.91s | +8.08% | |||
| 1:52.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (25A CW) | Race | 15 Jan, 2022 | 06 Feb, 2022 | -7.23s | +6.08% | |||
| 1:48.6 | High Plains Raceway (Full) | Race | 29 Apr, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -5.24s | +4.43% | |||
| 1:51.0 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Main CW) | Race | 06 Jan, 2018 | 04 Sep, 2021 | -5.15s | +4.39% | |||
| 1:56.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (25CW) | Race | 14 Jun, 2020 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -4.61s | +3.84% | |||
| 1:23.2 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Heavy | 05 Jan, 2025 | 08 Jan, 2025 | -3.39s | +3.79% | |||
| 1:48.3 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Heavy | 09 Feb, 2022 | 25 Aug, 2022 | -4.34s | +3.73% | |||
| 1:51.6 | Oregon Raceway Park (CW) | Medium | 19 Jun, 2023 | 04 Aug, 2024 | -4.15s | +3.67% | |||
| 1:47.5 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Stock | 23 Apr, 2023 | 19 May, 2023 | -3.9s | +3.64% | |||
| 1:33.6 | Pueblo Motorsports Park | Race | 30 May, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -3.66s | +3.61% | |||
| 1:36.5 | Circuit Zolder | Race | 12 Nov, 2022 | 21 Jan, 2024 | -3.56s | +3.37% | |||
| 1:57.3 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Medium | 18 Dec, 2022 | 21 Jan, 2023 | -3.85s | +3.25% | |||
| 1:46.9 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Race | 20 Jan, 2025 | 22 Jan, 2025 | -3.56s | +3.08% | |||
| 1:47.2 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 23 Feb, 2018 | 01 Jun, 2021 | -3.56s | +3.08% | |||
| 1:45.3 | Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) | Race | 09 Feb, 2025 | 12 Feb, 2025 | -3.38s | +2.98% | |||
| 1:22.3 | Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) | Medium | 30 Jun, 2023 | 01 Aug, 2024 | -2.44s | +2.93% | |||
| 1:45.6 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Medium | 05 Apr, 2021 | 08 May, 2023 | -3.08s | +2.88% | |||
| 1:55.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Race | 21 Apr, 2022 | 21 Oct, 2024 | -3.44s | +2.77% | |||
| 1:28.7 | Road Atlanta | Race | 08 Apr, 2022 | 23 Nov, 2023 | -2.53s | +2.65% | |||
| 1:29.6 | Pacific Raceways | Medium | 19 Mar, 2023 | 18 Aug, 2024 | -2.36s | +2.60% | |||
| 1:13.6 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (1.65 Mile CCW) | Medium | 06 Oct, 2019 | 14 Jan, 2023 | -2.04s | +2.59% | |||
| 1:52.9 | Oregon Raceway Park (CW) | Medium | 12 Jun, 2022 | 10 Oct, 2022 | -2.95s | +2.58% | |||
| 1:56.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 19 Sep, 2016 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -2.81s | +2.42% | |||
| 1:58.2 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 24 Aug, 2021 | 04 Aug, 2022 | -2.98s | +2.35% | |||
| 1:43.5 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Race | 16 Oct, 2017 | 01 Jun, 2021 | -2.36s | +2.13% | |||
| 2:15.9 | Area 27 | Medium | 06 Apr, 2024 | 05 Jun, 2024 | -2.75s | +2.00% | |||
| 1:31.6 | Pacific Raceways | Medium | 15 Jun, 2025 | 26 Jun, 2025 | -1.74s | +1.91% | |||
| 1:17.9 | Harris Hill Raceway (CW) | Race | 21 Apr, 2021 | 26 Jul, 2023 | -1.6s | +1.89% | |||
| 1:25.4 | Pacific Raceways | Medium | 22 May, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -1.68s | +1.84% | |||
| 2:26.5 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) | Race | 27 May, 2019 | 09 Aug, 2022 | -2.68s | +1.71% | |||
| 2:16.6 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Race | 13 Feb, 2022 | 04 Aug, 2022 | -2.2s | +1.51% | |||
| 2:06.2 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 16 Sep, 2024 | 24 Sep, 2024 | -1.79s | +1.40% | |||
| 2:02.0 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Medium | 02 Jun, 2023 | 04 Jul, 2023 | -1.39s | +1.15% | |||
| 1:38.2 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Medium | 30 Dec, 2024 | 04 Jan, 2025 | -1.13s | +1.14% | |||
| 1:52.5 | Mandalika International Street Circuit | Light | 30 Jan, 2024 | 02 Jul, 2024 | -1.21s | +1.07% | |||
| 2:04.9 | Lausitzring (GP Circuit) | Medium | 28 Aug, 2021 | 04 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:54.4 | Mandalika International Street Circuit | Medium | 16 Oct, 2001 | 02 Jul, 2024 | -0.88s | +0.77% | |||
| 1:54.7 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Race | 18 Jul, 2017 | 01 Jun, 2021 | -0.77s | +0.64% | |||
| 1:35.7 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Race | 07 Feb, 2025 | 23 Apr, 2025 | -0.51s | +0.51% | |||
| 1:08.7 | Talladega Gran Prix Raceway | Medium | 05 Dec, 2020 | 07 Aug, 2022 | -0.32s | +0.48% | |||
| 1:50.8 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Medium | 20 Jun, 2025 | 26 Jun, 2025 | -0.48s | +0.44% | |||
| 1:45.1 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 06 May, 2025 | 18 May, 2025 | -0.46s | +0.42% | |||
| 1:34.3 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Race | 04 Aug, 2017 | 01 Jun, 2021 | -0.37s | +0.37% | |||
| 1:55.5 | Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) | Medium | 07 Oct, 2025 | 23 Oct, 2025 | -0.09s | +0.08% | |||
| 1:12.3 | Zwartkops | Race | 04 Mar, 2024 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.04s | +0.06% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 01 Nov, 2022 | 19 May, 2023 | — | — | |||
| 1:22.6 | Thermal Club (South Palm CCW) | Race | 20 Feb, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +0.01s | -0.02% | |||
| 1:53.6 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 06 Mar, 2022 | 02 Nov, 2024 | +0.2s | -0.17% | |||
| 1:44.3 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Race | 03 Jul, 2025 | 04 Jul, 2025 | +0.28s | -0.27% | |||
| 1:37.4 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Race | 02 Jul, 2025 | 03 Jul, 2025 | +0.31s | -0.32% | |||
| 1:51.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 15 Apr, 2017 | 31 May, 2021 | +0.44s | -0.37% | |||
| 1:54.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Stock | 16 Apr, 2017 | 31 May, 2021 | +0.61s | -0.51% | |||
| 1:16.7 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Race | 08 Mar, 2022 | 02 Nov, 2024 | +0.44s | -0.54% | |||
| 1:50.8 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 03 Dec, 2022 | 29 Aug, 2024 | +0.66s | -0.59% | |||
| 1:43.8 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Medium | 02 Oct, 2021 | 04 Oct, 2021 | +0.77s | -0.70% | |||
| 1:46.9 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Pre 2021) | Medium | 11 Jul, 2020 | 02 Jun, 2021 | +0.83s | -0.73% | |||
| 1:07.7 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Medium | 17 Jan, 2022 | 16 Nov, 2024 | +0.5s | -0.74% | |||
| 1:45.6 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Heavy | 03 Jun, 2023 | 06 Aug, 2024 | +1.01s | -0.91% | |||
| 2:09.7 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 14 Mar, 2025 | 03 May, 2025 | +1.33s | -1.03% | |||
| 2:10.3 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 05 Jul, 2020 | 21 Jan, 2024 | +1.51s | -1.17% | |||
| 1:40.3 | Barber Motorsports Park | Light | 10 Jul, 2023 | 08 Aug, 2023 | +1.21s | -1.19% | |||
| 1:40.5 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Medium | 01 Apr, 2024 | 23 Jun, 2024 | +1.39s | -1.36% | |||
| 1:21.3 | Harris Hill Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 07 Dec, 2023 | 10 Dec, 2023 | +1.2s | -1.39% | |||
| 58.0 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Medium | 26 Aug, 2019 | 04 Nov, 2022 | +0.89s | -1.45% | |||
| 1:44.0 | MSR Houston (CCW) | Medium | 14 Dec, 2019 | 02 Jun, 2021 | +1.63s | -1.51% | |||
| 1:50.1 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Medium | 21 Sep, 2025 | 27 Sep, 2025 | +1.75s | -1.57% | |||
| 1:24.0 | Thunderhill (CW) | Medium | 01 Apr, 2023 | 17 Feb, 2024 | +1.5s | -1.72% | |||
| 2:26.9 | Sebring (CW) | Race | 24 Mar, 2025 | 03 Jul, 2025 | +2.58s | -1.74% | |||
| 1:15.5 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Heavy | 28 Mar, 2021 | 01 Feb, 2026 | +1.32s | -1.75% | |||
| 2:09.6 New | Lausitzring (GP Circuit) | Stock | 13 May, 2026 | 13 May, 2026 | +2.24s | -1.76% | |||
| 2:05.2 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | Stock | 05 Sep, 2016 | 07 Feb, 2026 | +2.18s | -1.77% | |||
| 1:04.2 | Autódromo Moisés Solana | Stock | 15 Feb, 2021 | 07 Jan, 2024 | +1.14s | -1.81% | |||
| 1:22.0 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) | Medium | 29 May, 2019 | 31 Aug, 2022 | +1.69s | -1.92% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Manfeild (Grand Prix) | Stock | 19 Dec, 2020 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:29.7 | Thunderhill (West) | Light | 17 Aug, 2025 | 21 May, 2026 | +1.85s | -2.11% | |||
| 1:47.0 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Race | 17 Jul, 2017 | 01 Jun, 2021 | +2.52s | -2.22% | |||
| 1:27.2 | Thunderhill (West) | Medium | 12 Dec, 2020 | 19 May, 2023 | +2.08s | -2.36% | |||
| 1:29.1 | Thunderhill (West) | Light | 17 Mar, 2022 | 01 Nov, 2024 | +2.12s | -2.41% | |||
| 2:07.2 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | Medium | 24 Apr, 2023 | 23 Nov, 2023 | +3.15s | -2.44% | |||
| 1:31.2 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt (Pre 2024)) | Medium | 03 Oct, 2022 | 02 Nov, 2022 | +2.27s | -2.46% | |||
| 2:01.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 24 Jan, 2015 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +3.19s | -2.61% | |||
| 2:22.7 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) | Medium | 08 Nov, 2022 | 23 Jan, 2024 | +4.04s | -2.64% | |||
| 1:42.0 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 20 Aug, 2025 | 01 Oct, 2025 | +3.16s | -3.13% | |||
| 1:52.8 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 16 Feb, 2018 | 01 Jun, 2021 | +3.68s | -3.15% | |||
| 1:26.6 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 09 Feb, 2024 | 30 Jun, 2024 | +2.78s | -3.21% | |||
| 1:16.2 | Sydney Motorsport Park (Druitt North Circuit) | Stock | 15 Apr, 2018 | 05 Feb, 2023 | +2.5s | -3.34% | |||
| 1:16.8 | Donnington Park National Circuit | Heavy | 10 May, 2024 | 15 Jun, 2024 | +2.84s | -3.45% | |||
| 1:53.7 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Stock | 16 Jan, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.13s | -3.52% | |||
| 2:20.0 | Thermal Club (Twin Palms CCW) | Medium | 20 Feb, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +5.46s | -3.70% | |||
| 2:30.0 | Sebring (CW) | Stock | 14 Jan, 2013 | 21 Jan, 2024 | — | ||||
| 1:50.9 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 11 Nov, 2021 | 04 Aug, 2022 | +4.31s | -3.73% | |||
| 2:25.3 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Medium | 17 Apr, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +5.48s | -3.81% | |||
| 1:28.6 | Guangdong International Circuit - GIC | Medium | 07 Jan, 2016 | 29 May, 2022 | +3.62s | -3.95% | |||
| 1:33.6 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Medium | 20 Oct, 2019 | 02 Jun, 2021 | +3.81s | -4.02% | |||
| 2:41.4 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Heavy | 22 Mar, 2026 | 14 Jun, 2026 | +7.13s | -4.10% | |||
| 3:26.0 | Thunderhill (5 Mile w/Double Bypass) | Medium | 29 Jan, 2021 | 07 Jul, 2023 | +8.58s | -4.13% | |||
| 1:34.1 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Medium | 21 Jul, 2021 | 05 Oct, 2022 | +4.14s | -4.36% | |||
| 2:03.4 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Stock | 01 Feb, 2017 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +5.96s | -4.70% | |||
| 1:53.0 | Oulton Park (International Circuit) | Heavy | 17 Aug, 2023 | 25 Jul, 2024 | +6.56s | -5.40% | |||
| 1:48.9 | Barber Motorsports Park | Medium | 30 Aug, 2020 | 07 Aug, 2022 | +5.91s | -5.52% |
Top Modified E90 M3
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (WTCC) | Wiebe Wijtzes | Race | 420 | 1 Slicks | 300/680/18 | -13.95s |
| 2009 (w/DH Slick) | dogbone | Race | 650 | 40 DH Slick | 245/35/18 / 265/35/18 | -11.88s |
| 2011 | XCUSE_M3 | Medium | 420 | 40 DH Slick | 265/35/19 | -10.76s |
| 2011 | Doug Makishima | Race | — | 200 ADVAN A052 | — | -8.38s |
| 2011 (W/R1S/lemanszcpm3) | lemanszcpm3 | Medium | 420 | 40 g-Force R1 S/R1S | 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -7.44s |
| 2009 (w/DH Slick) | OG Shark Racing | Medium | 371 | 40 DH Slick | 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -6.12s |
| 2010 (w/C51) | Mike Fenn | Medium | 420 | 40 Ventus Z214 | 275/35/18 | -5.61s |
| 2008 | Gasworks Motorsports | Medium | 520 | 40 Ventus Z214 | 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -5.06s |
| 2011 (Conti Force tires) | Kevin Steckbauer | Medium | 450 | 200 ExtremeContact Force | 295/30/18 | -4.65s |
| 2010 (w/DH Slick) | morley2212 | Heavy | 420 | 40 DH Slick | 305/645/18 | -3.99s |