LEGO Officially Teases 77263 BMW M3 E30 - 40th Anniversary Edition For August 2026

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Just one more LEGO Speed Champions set for 2026 has yet to be officially revealed, with today's tease confirming the existence of the set and the expected presentation. In particular, brick-built car enthusiasts will be seeing the release of 77263 BMW M3 E30 - 40th Anniversary on the 1st of August 2026, alongside the previously revealed 77264 Jaguar Project 7 & Land Rover Defender.

The tease itself, confirming multiple rumours about the 9+ model, has appeared as both an interview on YouTube and an Instagram post confirming an exciting collaboration between the LEGO Group and BMW, which is to be revealed tomorrow, the 22nd of May 2026. 77263 not only celebrates 40 years of the iconic BMW M3 E30, but also marks just the second BMW LEGO Speed Champions set after 2024's 76922 BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars.

This time, however, 77263 focuses on the BMW M3 E30 - a high-performance version of the original BMW 3 Series produced in the 1980s. BMW built it for racing and road use, focusing on light weight, sharp handling, and strong engine performance. It is widely seen as one of the most important and influential performance cars BMW has ever made, making it the perfect brick-built model to round out another successful year for LEGO Speed Champions.

During the behind-the-scenes deep dive and interview, the build represented a formal four-month development partnership. Will Thorogood, Head of Design for New Business at the LEGO Group, and Michael Scully, Head of Design at BMW M, spearheaded this project, starting with concept calls and then moving into in-person workshops in Munich.

The main goal of the build focused on reflecting 40 years of M3 heritage while also visually echoing LEGO's block-based structure through sharp diagonal graphics and high-contrast colour blocking. 77263's 358 pieces have recreated a vehicle with heavily detailed shaping, especially around the front grille, wheel arches, and rear proportions. The build even integrates two LEGO fork elements to accurately recreate the iconic vertical slats of the classic BMW kidney grille.

The livery of the BMW M3 E30 is the most interesting and unique element of the LEGO Speed Champions model. The paint work has been uniquely collaborated between the two global brands, with the Instagram tease giving us a good look at the design consisting of diagonal red, blue, and black graphics on a white base. A large number 40 can also be found on the brick-built hood, referencing the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3.

Finally, golden wheel rims and detailing are also expected on the car, which is built in the usual eight-stud-wide Speed Champions format with space for a single LEGO Minifigure. This figure is expected to have an exclusive race suit, matching the unique livery found on the brick-built car. A helmet is also included along with a LEGO wrench accessory.

77263 BMW M3 E30 - 40th Anniversary Edition

Set Name - BMW M3 E30 - 40th Anniversary Edition

Set Number - 77263

Age Range - 9+

Piece Count - 358

Minifigures - 1

Price - $29.99 / €27.99 / £22.99

Release Date - 1st August 2026

77263 BMW M3 E30 - 40th Anniversary Edition releases on the 1st of August 2026, but what do you think? Will you be picking up this iconic brick-built racer to celebrate 40 years of the M3? How does it compare to 2024's 76922 BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, and check out all our latest LEGO Speed Champions coverage.

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