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The 1988 BMW M3 Evolution II (E30) is a limited-production run sports car with its entire production run of 501 cars taking place between January 1987 and June 1988.

It received a slightly reworked chassis as well as a mild power increase over the original M3 (E30) following a new more efficient air intake, new pistons, lightened flywheel, and a reprogrammed engine management system.

The M3 (E30) was originally intended as a limited homologation model for the historic Group A racing class, as it received extensive performance upgrades such as heavily revised body work. It soon became a standard production model sports car between 1986 and 1991 by BMW's motorsport division after becoming highly sought-after.

The model spawned a series of 'Evolution' homologation models to meet new racing regulations, with the Evolution II designed as a homologation special for the 1988 DTM car.

Games[]

Need for Speed (2015)[]

The M3 Evolution II can be purchased for Credits41,800 in Need for Speed (2015).

0 - 60 mph 1/4 Mile Top Speed Power
Stock 06.93 seconds 15.36 seconds @ 98 mph (158 km/h) 151 mph (243 km/h) 217 hp
Fully Upgraded 02.19 seconds 08.93 seconds @ 171 mph (275 km/h) 227 mph (365 km/h) 1,026 hp

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The M3 Evolution II appears in Need for Speed: Payback following its appearance in an off-road race gameplay video[1] released on August 30, 2017.

Stock

The stock M3 Evolution II is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, off-road, race, and runner class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon77,950 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

NFSPB BMWM3E30 Garage
LV121
NFSPB BankYellow Icon77,950
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 121
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 217 bhp
Top Speed: 151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 6.30 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.90 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.8
Landing: 4.4
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.7
Braking Power: 4.3

"Abandoned"

The "Abandoned" M3 Evolution II is unlocked upon successfully delivering it to Rav at his airfield during its rotation period as an abandoned car rumour. It has only been made available as a drift, race, or runner class car.

NFSPB BMWM3E30Abandoned Garage
LV170
NFSPB BankYellow Icon0
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Deliver to the Airfield 73 garage after hearing about a rumour from Rav
Abandoned Abandoned - Timed availability
Stock: LV 170
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 329 bhp
Top Speed: 163 mph (262 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 4.40 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.90 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.8
Landing: 4.4
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.7
Braking Power: 4.3

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The M3 Evolution II '88 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[2] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as a secret car that's part of container 4, which was released on September 10, 2019.

Stock

The stock M3 Evolution II is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank53,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 14NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE BMW M3E30Evo2 Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 14
Infobox 2017White Car 123
NFSHE Icon Bank53,000
POWER 1.0
HIGH SPEED 1.6
ACCELERATION 1.4
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 217
0-60 MPH [s] 6.30
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 177
TOP SPEED [mph] 151
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 6/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
217 bhp 2.3L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank42,500, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 217 / 726
276 bhp 1.3L Wankel
NFSHE Icon Bank66,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 276 / 725
369 bhp 1.5L I3 Hybrid
NFSHE Icon Bank88,500, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 369 / 660
308 bhp 2.8L F6
NFSHE Icon Bank81,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 308 / 763
400 bhp 3.0L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank123,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 400 / 809
471 bhp 2.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank163,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 471 / 851
493 bhp 3.0L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank184,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 493 / 884
503 bhp 2.9L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank192,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 503 / 905

Used

A used M3 Evolution II is offered to the player by Lucas Rivera as one of three starter cars.

It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE BMW M3E30Evo2 Dealership
A starter car offered by Lucas Rivera
Infobox 2017White Car 129
NFSHE Icon Bank0
POWER 1.0
HIGH SPEED 1.7
ACCELERATION 1.5
NITROUS 0.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 
0-60 MPH [s] 
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 
TOP SPEED [mph] 
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 6/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
Used 233 bhp 2.3L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank0
[bhp] 233 / 513
217 bhp 2.3L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank42,500, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 217 / 726
276 bhp 1.3L Wankel
NFSHE Icon Bank66,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 276 / 725
369 bhp 1.5L I3 Hybrid
NFSHE Icon Bank88,500, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 369 / 660
308 bhp 2.8L F6
NFSHE Icon Bank81,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 308 / 763
400 bhp 3.0L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank123,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 400 / 809
471 bhp 2.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank163,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 471 / 851
493 bhp 3.0L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank184,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 493 / 884
503 bhp 2.9L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank192,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 503 / 905

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The M3 Evolution II (1988) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[3][4]

Stock

The stock M3 Evolution II can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $84,000 and has a Tier B 124 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.

"Palace"

The M3 Evolution II "Palace" is a special edition custom vehicle included with the Palace Edition release of Need for Speed: Unbound.

It can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $60,000 and has a Tier A+ 210 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 2 at the end of Week 2 and reaching Sunday, Week 3.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Heat, its stock engine is listed to be a 217 hp inline-6, but the Evolution II (E30) is fitted with a 2.3 litre inline-4 and a 2.3 litre inline-6 is fitted in the 323i (E30).

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Video: CROWNED (2017) NFS Payback - Offroad Race (8 Cars Listed). Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Z8K7hzKUg
  2. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  3. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  4. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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