This is a 1985 BMW 635CSi Touring Car. Designed by Paul Bracq, this was a racing version of the 635CSi used for competition in the Australian Touring Car Championship (now the Supercars Championship).

Introduced in 1976 and internally designated the E24, this was the first generation of the BMW 6 Series. An initial proposal had the E24 based on the E9 3.0 CS with increased height to make it easier for people to enter and exit the car; this proposal was rejected by executive Bob Lutz (yes, that Bob Lutz), leading to the car's current shape. Production commenced in January 1976 with the 633CSi, followed by the 630CS; the 635CSi would enter production in 1978.

The 635CSi was initially powered by a 3.5L M90 inline-6 until 1982, when it was switched to the 3.4L M30B34 inline-6 from 1982 along with a facelift for the car and the M30B35 from 1988; originally equipped with a 4-speed Getrag 262 manual, the car changed to using a 5-speed manual from 1982 onwards, in addition to having a 4-speed automatic. The United States would only receive the 635CSi in 1985, where a luxury trim level, the L6, was also made available. Production of the E24 would end in 1989; 86,216 were produced.

The E24 would also be taken racing in many touring car championships around the world. Homologated for Group A competition, the car competed in categories such as the European Touring Car Championship, DTM and the Japanese Touring Car Championship. This car is run by JPS Team BMW, with Jim Richards winning seven races in 1985 and the 1985 championship with it. The 635 CSi was retired from use in 1987, being replaced with the BMW M3.

Now this casting was designed by Bryan Zhao and introduced in 2025 as a new model. This is currently its only release.

BMW M3 GTR

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This is a BMW M3 GTR. Designed by Ulf Wiedhase, the BMW M3 GTR was a grand touring race car designed by BMW M mainly for competition in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS).

The M3 GTR was developed as a replacement to the M3 GTs raced by Prototype Technology Group in 2000; these M3s used a version of the 3.2L S54B32 inline-6s used in the M3 road cars and were viewed as uncompetitive compared to the Porsche 911 GT3 Rs used en masse in the series. As a result a new car and engine was developed for 2001, under the auspices of BMW M.

Under the hood of the M3 GTR is a 4.0L P60B40 V8 mated to a 6-speed sequential; this engine produced 493 horsepower and was developed specifically for this car. The M3 GTR has an aerodynamics package and a rear spoiler crafted in "exotic composite materials" for weight saving. For homologation purposes ten road-going models, the M3 GTR StraรŸenversion, were also produced. The M3 GTR would first appear at the 2001 12 Hours of Sebring, finishing third; two races later at Jarama the M3 GTR would win its first race and then six more consecutively on their way to take the GT Series title with Jörg Müller and JJ Lehto.

Porsche would then argue that the M3 GTR was an in-house prototype vehicle rather than one that was sold to the general public as stipulated by ALMS rules and which BMW claimed to have fulfilled; for 2002, homologation rules were tightened. As the M3 GTR was not able to be meet these new rules it was immediately withdrawn from competition; the cars were however fielded with success in other racing categories around Europe. Today, the car is a cult classic, appearing in many forms of media. 6 chassis were produced.

Now this casting was designed by Rob Matthes and Ron Wong and introduced in 2025. This is currently its only release.

This is a Custom 1990 BMW M3 Wagon. Designed by Claus Luthe and Boyke Boyer, the E30 series M3 was the first generation of what was to be as of now six generations of the performance-oriented version of the 3 Series. The E30 M3 began production in March 1986 to satisfy DTM and Group A touring rules.

The car featured a different front splitter, rear apron, sill panels among other changes, and was powered by a high-revving 2.5L S14 inline-6. Many E30 chassis were used in various forms of motorsport, such as endurance racing and even as extreme as rally; it was however touring cars where the E30 saw its greatest successes, with numerous titles in each of the series it competed in. Oddly enough the E30 was most successful in Japan, with seven straight titles in the Japanese Touring Car Championship from 1987 to 1993 in the JTC-2 category. Production ended in June 1991, with 17,970 produced.

This specific M3 though is a custom wagon conversion done up by Campbell Cars. According to documentation I retrieved this conversion was done a for a "pretty famous surfer". In terms of performance modifications twin turbochargers were added to the vehicle as well as some suspension tuning; a custom paintjob by AAKuztomz was also added to the car, taking inspiration from retro racing BMWs and a white hood for "variety".

Now this casting was designed by Fraser Campbell and introduced in 2024 in the HW Modified segment of the mainline. This is currently its only release. This casting is based on Jun Imai's '92 BMW M3 casting from 2012.

BMW Z4 GT3

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This is a BMW Z4 GT3. Introduced in 2010, the Z4 GT3 is an FIA GT3-specification modification of the BMW Z4 intended for use by private teams. Powered by a 4.4L BMW P65B44 V8 producing 515 BHP, the Z4 GT3 was competitive fr the get go, winning the Dubai 24h that year. The car also saw success in Super GT, 24h Nรผrburgring, FIA GT3 and Blancpain Endurance Championships. A related car, the Z4 GTE, was also developed for North American competition in the American Le Mans and WeatherTech SportsCar Championships. Both cars were retired in 2015 in favor of the M6 GT3 and GTLM respectively.

Now this casting was designed by Fraser Campbell and introduced in 2012 as the BMW Z4 M. This casting has seen six known releases, the last being in 2020 in the Nightburnerz series. Since 2016 this casting has been referred to as the BMW Z4 M Motorsport.

A curiosity: this casting may have received a retool circa 2019. I have not found any differences between either.

1991 BMW M3

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This is a '91 BMW M3. Designed by Claus Luthe and Boyke Boyer, the E30 series M3 was the first generation of what was to be as of now six generations of the performance-oriented version of the 3 Series. The E30 M3 began production in March 1986 to satisfy DTM and Group A touring rules. The car featured a different front splitter, rear apron, sill panels among other changes, and was powered by a high-revving 2.5L S14 inline-6. Many E30 chassis were used in various forms of motorsport, such as endurance racing and even as extreme as rally; it was however touring cars where the E30 saw its greatest successes. Production ended in June 1991, with 17,970 produced.

Now this casting was designed by Jun Imai and introduced in the 2012 Hot Wheels Racing series, under the Road Racer sub series. This casting was one of what was intended to be at least four new models in the entire Hot Wheels Racing series; three were ultimately released but one (the Toyota 2000GT) was not, instead being released in the mainline the next year. Funnily enough this casting made its mainline debut the same year. This casting has seen ten known releases, the last being a ZAMAC release for 2020. A new Premium release is on the horizon.

A curiosity: this version of the casting has a rollcage. Many of these versions do not have rollcages.

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This is a Custom '05 BMW M3, known internally as the E46. Designed by Chris Bangle, Wolfgang Ziebart and Wolfgang Reitzle, the E46's design put emphasis on improving the car's aerodynamics as well as a new, aggressive stance. The coupe was designed by Erik Goplen, as well as the convertible and station wagon versions. The car was unveiled via a press release on 11 November 1997 and launched in April 1998. The M3 was first launched in 2000 and was fitted with a BMW S54 3.2L inline-6 producing 338 BHP. Production took place at BMW's Regensburg factory and ended in 2006, with 85,766 produced; of those, 56,133 were coupes.

Now this casting was designed by Mark Jones and introduced in 2020 in the Fast & Furious Premium Series in the Euro Fast sub-series. This casting appeared as a background car in Fast & Furious 6. This casting has seen two known releases, the other being in a Team Transporters bundle.


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This is the '79 BMW M1 Procar. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the M1 Procar was the race car BMW would be entering into Group 4 racing. To do this, BMW Motorsport's head Jochen Neerpasch created the BMW M1 Procar Championship, which ran for two years from 1979 to 1980; after BMW met Group 4 standards, other teams picked up the cars and were used in various championships with varying levels of success. The Procars used a 3.5L M88/1 inline-6 with 470 BHP with a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph), although later tunes fitted them with a turbocharged 3.2L M88/2 inline-6 which produced up to 1000 BHP and a speed of "over 320 km/h (199 mph)". 54 Procars were produced.

Now, about the casting. This casting was introduced in the Cars & Donuts set in the Hot Wheels Car Culture series. This casting was designed by Mark Jones. This casting received a total of three releases, the last being as an Anti Social Social Club exclusive.