In contrast to later M3 iterations, the E30 M3 was campaigned by BMW as well as other racing teams including Prodrive and AC Schnitzer in many forms of motorsport, including rallying and road racing.
Za razliku od kasnijih M3 iteracija, BMW E30 M3 je vodio BMW, kao i druge trkaće momčadi, uključujući Prodrive i AC Schnitzer u mnogim oblicima moto sporta, uključujući rallye i cestovne utrke.