The Accident: How Mercedes Built the BMW M3

In 1986, Mercedes went to war with BMW. What came out of that war was never supposed to exist — the BMW E30 M3. This is the story of Paul Rosche, Hans-Werner Aufrecht, and the accidental rivalry that created one of the most legendary sports sedans ever built. From the Cosworth-developed Mercedes 190E to the S14 engine that defined the first M3 — from the DTM battlefield to the 190E Evolution II — this is how a Mercedes decision forced BMW to build a legend. #BMW #Mercedes #M3 #190E #DTM #AutomotiveHistory