One of the most iconic automotive nameplates in history has received a fitting birthday present, with the BMW M3 E30 joining the Lego Speed Champions lineup to mark four decades since it launched.
The 358-piece kit captures the E30’s most recognisable design cues – thanks to the sharp-edged nature of the bricks – including the kidney grille, rear spoiler, and the distinctive four round headlights that defined the original M3’s nose.
Wearing a livery that draws on BMW M Motorsport heritage, the paint scheme has also been applied to a real, full-size M3 E30 showcar — meaning the plastic brick replica and the actual vehicle will share an identical look when the set is released on August 1, 2026.
The full-size BMW M3 and its Lego counterpart
At 17cm long and 7cm wide, it comes with functional wheels and a driver minifigure wearing a BMW M T-shirt – the latter of which can be bought from BMW’s merchandise shop.
Australian pricing starts from $39.99, roughly on par with the vast majority of Lego Speed Champions kits.
It’s been a big year for Lego’s automotive department, which also launched a Speed Champions kit of Ken Block’s Hoonicorn Ford Mustang, as well as Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2004.