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 used twice before being discontinued.
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 | Auto City | Blue | BMW logo on hood | Black / Plastic | Clear | Neon Green | Corgi | China | Can have Corgi or Hot Wheels base | |||
| 1996 | FAO Schwarz Gold Series III | Black | None | Black / Plastic | Clear | Beige | 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
