Description[]
The BMW M3 is an ex-Corgi casting which replicates a E30-Generation BMW M3 with a racing bodykit, featuring flared-out fenders, rear spoiler and downforce tunnels on the rear quarters. When Mattel (Hot Wheels' parent company) acquired Mettoy (Corgi's parent company) in 1989, some former Corgi castings were branded as Hot Wheels and were used in Hot Wheels series in the 1990's. The BMW M3 was one of them and was only in 3 different versions before being discontinued. Corgi called the model the BMW M3 Racing Car; the base of the model simply reads BMW.
Versions[]
The BMW M3 has come out in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | City 10-Pack | Blue | BMW logo | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Neon green | Corgi | 93200 | China | Can have Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | 
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| 1996 | FAO Schwarz Gold Series III | Black | Detailed lights, Grill, Rear Tailights & Gold HW logo in window | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Beige | Gold 5SP | 16020 | China | 
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| 1997 | Racing 2/4 |
White | Blue & Red Stripes and '3' | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | LW | 95517 | China | 
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Hot Wheels M3 vs Corgi/HW (Auto City) M3
Hot Wheels Auto City Version
Hot Wheels Auto City Blue BMW base