It was developed in 2010 and has been raced in DTM seasons since their return to the sport after 20 years absence in 2012 until the end of 2013 season before it was succeeded by BMW M4 DTM.

It was designed by BMW chief engineer Dominic Harlow.

[1] The first chassis was assembled in mid-2011, with the first vehicle completed in late 2011.

480 bhp with the air restrictor specified in the technical regulations.

As of 2017, BMW M3 DTM scored ten victories, nine poles, seven fastest laps, two constructor title and one driver titles (courtesy of Bruno Spengler in 2012).