Pre LCI (2015 to 2016)

The BMW M3 F80 Pre-LCI covers the 2015–2016 model years and represents the first iteration of BMW’s turbocharged M3 era. As the first M3 powered by a twin-turbocharged engine, the F80 introduced BMW’s S55 3.0-litre inline-six, delivering a dramatic increase in torque and everyday usability compared to its naturally aspirated predecessors, while remaining rear-wheel drive and available with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Pre-LCI cars feature the original exterior lighting and early interior technology, giving them a purer, launch-spec character that some enthusiasts prefer. Total F80 M3 production across all years is estimated at approximately 40,000–45,000 units worldwide, with pre-LCI cars forming roughly the first half of that run. In the Australian market, pre-LCI F80 M3s are typically positioned as the most accessible entry point into M3 ownership of this era, with values influenced by manual transmission availability, Competition Package fitment, mileage, condition, and service history, while well-kept examples continue to attract buyers seeking the rawest expression of BMW’s first turbocharged M3.