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Hello. The car we are enjoying in today’s Legendary Moment is:

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2

Among people who love cars, some may never have driven an M3—but surely none has driven one only once. Today's car is among the rarest first-generation M3s: the Evolution 2. Described in the original article as the only example in Asia, it is astonishing to encounter it in Korea. If you haven't seen our review, take a look.

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Many E30s have been reborn through the restoration boom and returned to the road, but that does not make them collector's pieces.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 6.1
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This car meets every condition for collectibility.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 8.1
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The Evolution 2, or Evo 2, was offered in three colors: Misano Red (236), Macao Blue Metallic (250) and Nogaro Silver Metallic (243). The car we met wears Misano Red.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 10.1
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The ride height may look generous, but that lip and its approach and departure angles demand care.

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Pure 1980s style: it feels as though every honest, separate piece could be taken apart.

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The emotion it evokes differs in kind from a 2020 M3.

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The intake manifold and opposite cam cover look modified, but this is high-quality factory finishing.

And a naturally aspirated engine tuned to the fullest.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 19.1
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An entirely different proposition from today's overused “Limited Edition” label.

How many of the original 500 still survive?

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 22.1
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There are many M-look cars, but changing every detail is no easy task.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 24.1
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BMW knows how to command its fans' hearts.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 26.1
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The M stripes are now a symbol protected by enthusiasts—and then there is that manual gear knob.

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Despite the reputation and passionate following, slightly disappointing interior finishes have also persisted into 2020.

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In every way, it feels bolder than the newest M3.

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No lengthy explanation is needed.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 36.1
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While many legendary cars have disappeared for various reasons or returned only after long breaks, the M3 has never stopped moving forward.

BMW (E30) M3 Evolution 2 — archive photograph 38.1
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