THE M JURY
1 // THE ENTHUSIAST ZAKI HENDRICKS
Founder and owner of Wheelworx
I have always been a BMW fan and owned many examples (E30 325is, E36 318i Motorsport, 325i, and M3, and E46 M3). I got my passion from my dad; he always owned the best cars of the time. What drew me to the F80 was the colour combo: Yas Marina Blue and San Merino white interior.
F80 M3
Powertrain
3,0-litre, inline-six, twinturbopetrol (S55B30T0)
Factory outputs
317 kw/550 N.m
Modifications
Downpipe, software (390 kw/ 795 N.m), 30 mm lowered.
2 // THE CHAIRMAN RIDWAAN BABAMIA
BMW Car Club Cape Town chairman
To me, the E46 is the perfect M3. It introduced M staples such as the power bulge, wide fenders and quad exhausts. The highrevving engine and precision handling made it a real weapon. To this day its distinct straightsix howl puts butterflies in my stomach.
E46 M3
Powertrain
3,2-litre, inline-six, naturally aspirated petrol (S54B32)
Factory outputs
252 kw/365 N.m
Modifications
Catalytic converter removed, lowered suspension.
3 // THE TUNER ROWEN COLE CHETTY
Modifier, car builder and BMW M fanatic
Purchased in 2015, this E36 M3 was the third BMW in my collection at the time. In 2012, I bought my first, an E46 M3 and I got an E30 M3 in 2014 (sadly, not available for this shoot). I have my E36, E46 and E92 M3s stored next to each other at my workshop.
E36 M3
Powertrain
3,0-litre, inline-six, naturally aspirated petrol (S50B30)
Factory outputs
210 kw/320 N.m
Modifications
Aftermarket turbo (±400 kw/ 600 N.m), uprated suspension.
4 // THE COLLECTOR DENIS JOUBERT
Former racing driver and chairperson of the Western Province Motor Club
I have a soft spot for BMWS, having raced one in the ’70s. I’ve owned many BMWS (including a couple of M3s) and this V8engined car is the most unique and collectable. It was part of a collection of cars and when the owner offered it for sale, I jumped at the chance.
E92 M3
Powertrain
4,0-litre, V8, naturally aspirated petrol (S65B40)
Factory outputs
309 kw/400 N.m
Modifications
None.