BMW M3 (F80 generation)

The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. The specific model shown is the F80 generation, which was produced between 2014 and 2018. BMW maintains a global manufacturing network, though its high-performance M models are traditionally engineered and primarily manufactured at its facilities in Germany, specifically in Munich and Regensburg.

BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, originally as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. Over the decades, it evolved into one of the world's leading premium automobile and motorcycle manufacturers. The brand is globally recognized for its 'Ultimate Driving Machine' philosophy, focusing on rear-wheel-drive dynamics and precision engineering.

As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, the BMW Group remains an independent publicly traded company. It is owned by a combination of public shareholders and members of the Quandt family, who have held a significant long-term stake in the company. The group's headquarters remain in Munich, Germany, overseeing a portfolio that includes BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad.