Allen Berg BMW E30 M3

Allen Berg’s Tic Tac-liveried BMW E30 M3 remains one of the most distinctive and eye-catching touring cars of its era, a perfect blend of performance and aesthetics that captured the essence of late-’80s and early-’90s touring car racing. Competing in the German DTM championship, Berg’s M3 stood out not only for its striking green and white livery but also for the razor-sharp handling and high-revving aggression that made the E30 a legend in the first place. Powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, producing upwards of 330bhp, the car was a masterpiece of balance and precision, thriving on technical circuits where its lightweight chassis and rear-wheel-drive layout could shine.  

Berg, a Canadian racer with a background in single-seaters, adapted quickly to the cutthroat world of DTM, where the M3 was up against equally fierce opposition from Mercedes and Ford. The Tic Tac-liveried machine became an instant fan favorite, not just for its aesthetic appeal but for its relentless pursuit of performance on track. The car’s screaming four-cylinder soundtrack, combined with the M3’s legendary agility, made it a formidable contender in the ultra-competitive series. Though Berg didn’t clinch major titles with the car, his time behind the wheel of the Tic Tac M3 remains an enduring part of the E30’s motorsport legacy, ensuring its place among the most beloved touring cars of all time.