How to Draw a BMW M3

This tutorial on how to draw a BMW M3 will help you sketch one of the most recognizable performance sedans in BMW’s lineup.

The BMW M3 has a muscular bodywork, aggressive front bumper, and aerodynamic side elements that give it a distinct, sporty character even in a side view.

The clean profile, wide stance, and signature headlights are important visual features that define the car.

While this tutorial shows how to create the modern M3 design, you can modify the drawing to match earlier generations by adjusting elements like the front fascia, mirror shape, or rim design.

Older M3 models, like the E46 or E92, have simpler bodies and smaller grilles, making them good options if you’re aiming for a more classic look.

How to draw a BMW M3: step-by-step tutorial

Step 1: Sketch the basic car shape

Outline the basic shape of the car’s body combining smooth and slightly angular lines. This includes the roofline, front and rear bumpers, and the overall silhouette of the sedan from the side view.

Step 2: Draw the BMW M3 wheel arches

Now, draw the BMW M3 wheel arches. To do this, sketch two symmetrical semicircles near the front and rear ends of the car. These shadows should be large and smooth.

Step 3: Detail the front and rear bumpers

Sketch the basic shapes of the front and rear bumpers. Add angular contours and hint at the air intakes and diffuser shape using sharp lines. Try to create a very sporty and aggressive look.

Step 4: Draw the BMW M3 headlight and taillight

The headlights of this model are sharp and angled, while the taillights are wider and wrap slightly around the rear. On the angle of the trunk draw the spoiler.

Step 5: Define the car upper part

Use long, clean lines to define the windows of the car and the shape of the upper part of the cabin. Make the hood and trunk of the BMW look smoother.

Step 6: Detail the windows

Now, define the windows of the car with a couple of short lines and create the central pillar. Then draw the BMW M3 mirror using smooth lines.

Step 7: Add the doors

Now sketch the doors and the visible side panels. Outline the door contours and add the handle placement. Make sure the panel lines follow the car’s body accurately.

Step 8: Draw the BMW M3 wheels and rimes

Sketch the wheels of the car, using perfectly circular shapes. Keep the wheels similar is size and shape. Next, draw the rimes inside the shapes of the wheels creating symmetrical patterns.

Step 9: Trace your BMW M3 drawing

Erase the guidelines giving the lines of your BMW M3 drawing more dark and smooth look. You can also sketch some additional details or parts.

Step 10: Add hatching or color

To make your BMW M3 drawing look more realistic, add hatching to the necessary places. Add highlights to the glass parts. You can also add some colors for even more realistic look.

The BMW M3 has a very recognizable look, and every version of this car features its own distinctive details.

Now you can draw a BMW M3 using a pencil or any other method you prefer. By changing certain elements – such as the overall body shape, headlight outlines, or wheel details – you can recreate any generation of the M3.

Of course, the basic principles of drawing cars are universal and can be applied to almost any other brand or model.

We recommend checking out our main BMW drawing tutorial, where we cover all the basic and fundamental principles that form the foundation of this brand’s design – principles that BMW designers themselves follow when creating new models.

For even more cars in a similar format, be sure to visit the Sedans category, where you’ll find plenty of other BMWs, along with Mercedes, Audi, and many more.