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<\/p>\nRight off the bat, it\u2019s extremely cool that BMW and LEGO are marking the 40th anniversary of the legendary BMW M3 (E30) with a Speed Champions set. These kits offer enthusiasts young and old a chance to own a great car without having to pay the eye-watering sums for a larger, more accurate Technic kit. Are they perfect facsimiles? Nope, and I have made these with my kid, so I\u2019ll forgive a lot.<\/p>\n
I would definitely buy and build this kit exactly as is and be totally happy. The E30 is worthy of being remembered and lends itself quite well to being brickified. Just look at those lights and that grille! It\u2019s dying to be a LEGO set.<\/p>\n
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There is one small issue with the car, though, and it\u2019s something that seems like it should be too hard to fix if you\u2019re in the mood for a little light brickwork.<\/p>\n
The E30 M3 Will Never Stop Being Interesting It\u2019s probably a \u201cfamous last words\u201d situation to imply that the E30 M3 will never stop being cool. I\u2019m sure someone said the same of the Tri-5 Chevy, and yet<\/a>\u2026 not everyone will play ball. Let me say this, at least, if you\u2019re reading a car blog in 2026, you\u2019ll probably be worm food by the time it stops being cool.<\/p>\n I\u2019m particularly keen on the racing versions, which elevate the E30\u2019s boxy profile with subtle flares and bodywork that make it nigh irresistible to a certain kind of person. I am definitely that kind of person.<\/p>\n Sam Smith, our pal, explains the appeal in the above video<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Lego M3 Looks Pretty Cool From most angles, I\u2019m a big fan of this application, and I love how the 40th anniversary paint job from the car translates to the vehicle itself.<\/p>\n This collaboration elevates the two companies\u2019 successful partnership to a new level. The distinctive livery pays tribute to the car\u2019s legendary heritage and draws inspiration from the BMW M Motorsport division. Besides the visually captivating forms and colours of the livery, it is unique in that it is applied not only to the scaled-down replica LEGO\u00ae Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 version, but also to the actual BMW M3 E30. Accordingly, the launch of the small-scale version will be accompanied by an authentic showcar.<\/p>\n The LEGO\u00ae Speed Champions BMW M3 is characterised by special attention to detail in its design, faithful to the original vehicle. Among the recreated design features are the BMW kidney grille, the rear spoiler and the front end with its four round headlights, characteristic of the first-generation BMW M3. The set contains 358 pieces and is 17 centimetres long and 7 centimetres wide. Builders will be able to enjoy endless racing fun, with functional wheels and a realistic driver minifigure wearing a BMW M T-shirt.<\/p>\n Oh, that\u2019s fun. Also cool of them to cast Kristen Lee as the driver.<\/p>\n The Proportions Are Weird The greenhouse is short, right? Part of the visual appeal of the BMW E30 is the tall pillars and roughly equal proportion from the doors (Range Rovers do this same trick). This is like someone chopped the roof. Ok, here\u2019s another way to visualize it.<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t that look a little more E30-like? There\u2019s even room for a helmet, which, on a racing version, you should probably have. I think this is an easily fixable problem. Just add another brick, and it looks a lot better and more E30 to me. Also, you don\u2019t have to do that, and you can just have fun with the car!<\/p>\n It\u2019s ultimately a toy, which means that it\u2019s less a perfect representation of a vehicle and more a vehicle for your own creativity. One of my favorite things to do with a LEGO kit is to make it as the designer intended. Wait a week. And then make it the way I\u2019d make it. Either way, they\u2019re about $30 on Amazon right now<\/a>, which seems like a decent deal to me.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/a>Photo: BMW\/LEGO<\/p>\n<\/a>Base images: LEGO<\/p>\nPhoto: LEGO<\/p>\n