E93 (2008 to 2013)

Introduced for the 2008 model year, the BMW E93 M3 brought the E9x M3’s naturally aspirated V8 performance into a fully retractable hardtop convertible, making it the only open-top M3 ever fitted with a V8 engine. Powered by the high-revving 4.0-litre S65 V8 producing 414 hp, the E93 was offered with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) transmission, combining supercar-level sound and performance with genuine grand-touring usability. While heavier than the coupe and sedan due to its folding roof mechanism, the E93 delivered a unique blend of refinement and drama unmatched by any other M3 variant. Estimated global production sits at approximately 15,000–17,000 units, making it the lowest-volume standard body style of the E9x generation. In the Australian market, the E93 M3 was officially sold in modest numbers and appeals to buyers seeking V8 M-car character with open-air capability, with values driven by transmission choice (manual premium), originality, mileage, service history, and condition, as well-kept examples become increasingly scarce from BMW M’s naturally aspirated era.

Introduced for the 2008 model year, the BMW E93 M3 brought the E9x M3’s naturally aspirated V8 performance into a fully retractable hardtop convertible, making it the only open-top M3 ever fitted with a V8 engine. Powered by the high-revving 4.0-litre S65 V8 producing 414 hp, the E93 was offered with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) transmission, combining supercar-level sound and performance with genuine grand-touring usability. While heavier than the coupe and sedan due to … Read more