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 
41,800 in Need for Speed (2015).
| 0 - 60 mph | 1/4 Mile | Top Speed | Power | |
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| 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 
77,950 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".
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Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 121
Max: LV 399
 Horsepower: 217 bhp
Top Speed: 151 mph (243 km/h)
 0 - 60: 6.30 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.90 secs.
 N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
 Airtime: 3.8
Landing: 4.4
 Braking Response: 4.7
Braking Power: 4.3
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"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.
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Stock: LV 170
Max: LV 399
Horsepower: 329 bhp
Top Speed: 163 mph (262 km/h)
0 - 60: 4.40 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.90 secs.
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Airtime: 3.8
Landing: 4.4
Braking Response: 4.7
Braking Power: 4.3
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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 
53,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 14
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It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 14
 12353,000POWER 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
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Engine Swaps (8 Available)
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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.
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A starter car offered by Lucas Rivera
1290POWER 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]
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| Customisation (Rating: 6/10) | ||
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
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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).
- In Need for Speed: Unbound, the M3 Evolution II "Palace" Edition is based on a t-shirt design releases as part of Palace's Autumn 2015 'Schotter' collection and a 3 Series (E30) used in the promotional campaign for the 2018 Palace Skateboards x Polo Ralph Lauren collaboration.[5][6][7]
- In pre-release promotional images for Need for Speed: Unbound, the "Palace" Edition is shown with AP Racing calipers but features a generic caliper set in-game.[8]
Gallery[]
(Promotional Image)
(Abandoned)
("Palace")
References[]
- ↑ Video: CROWNED (2017) NFS Payback - Offroad Race (8 Cars Listed). Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Z8K7hzKUg
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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/
- ↑ Website: palacecmty.com (2015) SCHOTTER WHITE T-SHIRT WHITE. Available at: https://www.palacecmty.com/collections/autumn-2015/items/14893/autumn-2015-schotter-white-t-shirt-white
- ↑ YouTube: PALACE SKATEBOARDS (2018) PALACE RALPH LAUREN 1. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpYlYStwZEA
- ↑ Website: British Vogue (2018) Palace X Polo Ralph Lauren Reveal Full Lookbook. Available at: https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/polo-ralph-lauren-palace-collaboration
- ↑ Website: gtplanet.com (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition Contents and Bonus Details Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-unbound-palace-edition-20221101/