28.04.2026Touring car legend from Down Under

When talking about legendary touring car races on challenging circuits, one event is indispensable: the Bathurst 1000 km race. On the demanding Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia, often referred to as "the Australian Nordschleife" due to its topography, BMW wrote a very special chapter in motorsport history in 1987 with the E30 M3, which held its own against significantly more powerful competition.

The WERK83 label has now created a meticulously detailed replica in scale 1:18 of this historic racing car. The model impresses with its precise reproduction of the distinctive JPS livery, whose black base and gold accents make it one of the most iconic designs in motorsport. The starting number, sponsor logos, and lines are rendered cleanly and authentically.

Particularly noteworthy are the functional details, such as the steerable front wheels and the opening doors, which offer a glimpse into the carefully recreated cockpit. Here, the typical racing simplification of the original is evident. The model also perfectly showcases the characteristic proportions of the E30 M3. The flared fenders, clean lines, and compact, powerful silhouette immediately make it clear why this car enjoys cult status to this day.

The car with starting number 44, fielded by the long-established JPS Team BMW, was driven by Jim Richards and Tony Longhurst. In an era when displacement was often irreplaceable, the comparatively compact M3 competed against large-displacement V8 supercars and surprised the entire field. In the end, it not only secured victory in Division 2 but also an outstanding fourth place overall. This result definitively established the E30 M3 as one of the most influential touring car icons.

This success was no accident. The BMW M3 E30 was consistently developed for motorsport from the very beginning. With its high-revving four-cylinder engine, precise chassis tuning, and balanced weight distribution, it set standards in driving dynamics. Especially on a track like Bathurst, which demands everything from the driver with its high-speed sections, tight corners, and significant elevation changes, the M3 truly shone.

With this model, WERK83 is not only bringing a successful race car back to the display case, but also a piece of motorsport history. The BMW M3 E30 is a perfect example of how it's not always the greatest engine power that decides the outcome, but rather the complete package of technology, strategy, and driver skill.

A classic that has lost none of its fascination even decades later and, as a model, represents a true highlight for any collection.

BMW M3 (E30) #44 Winner Div. 2 1000km Bathurst 1987 JPS Team BMW, RRP: €79.95, item-no.: W18038004

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BMW M3 (E30) #44 Vinder Div. 2 1000km Bathurst 1987 JPS Team BMW 1:18 WERK83

57,56 €