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2012 BMW 3 Series Convertible 335is Specification and Review

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The E92 3-Series convertible is BMW 's first model with a retractable hardtop. BMW says this convertible is the perfect car for two-person backroad vacation adventures whenever the weather permits. Built on the same chassis and with the same engine choices as the 3-Series coupe, it gives up just a little weight and luggage room in return for the fun of top-down motoring in an all-season automobile.
                                    2012 BMW 3 Series Convertible 335is Specification

The only variation between the 328i and 335i models is in the power plant. The 328i uses BMW's normally aspirated 3.0-liter inline six, offering 230 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 200 foot-pounds of torque at 2,750 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a standard six-speed manual transmission; a six-speed automatic with rapid-action Steptronic gear selection is optional.
                                       2012 BMW 3 Series Convertible 335is Specification

The 335i has a new N54 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with a single twin-scroll turbocharger, high-precision fuel injection, and an all-aluminum crankcase, pushing the car to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. The motor produces 300 horsepower at 5,800 rpm. Peak toque is 300 pound-feet, available from a mere 1,200 rpm, all the way up to 5,000 rpm.
                                           2012 BMW 3 Series Convertible 335is Specification


Pricing Information
MSRP: $60,600
Invoice: $55,950
Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 3.0L I6
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 6
Horsepower @RPM: 320@5900
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 18/26
Combined Fuel Economy: 21
EPA Class: Sub-Compact
Number of Valves: 24
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): Yes
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.2:1
Displacement: 2979/182
Bore X Stroke: 3.31×3.53
Cruising Range: 338.1 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 12.5
Final Drive Ratio: Yes
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Decklid Lock/Unlock
Selective Locking/Unlocking
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Double Locking, Alarm, Engine Immobilizer and Interior Monitoring
Locking Fuel Filler Door
Radio Anti-Theft
Programmable Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking

Braking & Traction
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System
Corner Brake Control
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Brake Fade Compensation
Brake Drying
Electronic Brake Assistance
Hill Start Control
Brake Standby
Front Power 348-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 335-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes

Doors
Latching Power Trunk Lid

Electrical
Delayed Power Retention
Audio and Navigation Pre-Wiring
Battery
Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle

Engines & Emissions
Twin-Turbochargers
Dual Oil Coolers
Roadside Assistance Warranty For Unlimited-Miles, 48-Months
Sport Exhaust System
Increased Top-Speed Limiter
BMW Ultimate Service(TM) Free Scheduled Maintenance For 48 Months or 50,000 Miles
Extended Service Interval
Turbocharged 3.0-Liter, I6, Double-VANOS VVT 24-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 320@5900, Torque Of 332@1500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
HD AM/FM Radio With Hi-Fi Sound System and 10 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
Front iPod(R) Auxiliary Audio Input Jack Includes Portable Audio Connectivity and Charging
Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
USB Port
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna
Radio Data System

Exterior Lighting
Front Halogen Foglights
Variable Intensity Brake Lights
Perimeter Lighting Located On Door Handles
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
Programmable Daytime Running Lights
Cornering Lights
Adaptive Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Dynamic Automatic Leveling
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Body Color Rear Spoiler
Side Skirts
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Blacked-Out Grille Surround
335IS Exterior Badge
Black Chrome Exhaust Pipes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
Rear HVAC Ducts
Automatic Climate Control With Automatic Recirculation and Sun Sensor
HVAC Rest Mode
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
Interior Air Filter

Instrumentation
Tachometer
Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
2-Memory Adjustments For Driver Side Includes Exterior Mirrors and Seat
Tire Pressure Monitor
Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Trip Odometer
Service Interval Indicator For Oil Level and Oil Quality
Cruise Control
Check Control Vehicle Monitor System With Pictogram Display Warning Lights
Engine Start/Stop Button
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Digital Clock
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control, Phone and Wireless Enabled Devices

Interior Lighting
Delayed Courtesy Lights
Illuminated Entry Includes Footwell
Ambiance Lighting Additional Interior Lighting Illuminates Front and Rear Seat Area
Trunk Light
Front and Rear Reading Lights

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
M Door Sills and Footrest
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
M Sport Leather Steering Wheel
335IS Interior Badge
Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
Front Carpeted Floor Mats
Dark Glacier Alloy Trim Located On Center Floor Console, Doors and Instrument Panel

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Programmable Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry, Memory Functions, Panic Alarm, Perimeter Lighting and Trunk
Remote Fuel Door Release
Panic Alarm
Programmable Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Remote Trunk Release Located Inside Vehicle and On Multi-Function Remote

Safety
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
Rollover Sensor
Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Automatic Safety Rollbars
Crumple Zones
BMW Advanced Safety System Crash Sensor Activates Interior Lights, Activates Flashers, Disconnects Battery, Sends GPS Signal, Sounds Horn and Unlocks Doors
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
Side Guard Door Beams
Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Front Active Head Restraints
L A T C H

Seats
Front Dual Reclining Sport Bucket Seats, Manually Adjusts 2 Ways Total With Adjustable Seat Height, 2-Position Driver Power Memory and Adjustable Headrests
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 12 Ways Total
Rear Seat Pass Through
Leather Seats
Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 12 Ways Total
Easy Entry Seat
Rear Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest

Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Power Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
Telescopic Steering Column

Storage
Front and Rear Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
Ski Bag
Rear Open Lower Console Storage Located On Floor Armrest Storage
Cargo Area Tiedowns
Lockable Glovebox
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
Front Door Mounted Storage

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Power Hard Convertible Top
Suspension
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Gas Charged Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Independent Double Pivot Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Gas Charged Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Transmission
6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires
Front SBRP225/40R18 and Rear SBRP255/35R18 Performance Tires
Run Flat Tires
Style 313 Alloy Wheels, Front 18-In. X 8-In. and Rear 18-In. X 8.5-In.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Power Window Lockout
Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Defroster
Glass Rear Window On Convertible
Power Windows With One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side 2-Position Memory
Front Dual Sunvisors
Heated Washer System
Tinted Glass
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2012 BMW M5 Is Ready To Blow You Away

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        Just a few months before the car’s official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has decided it was time to reveal the official specs on the fifth generation M5 sports sedan. After seeing the first concept version at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show, now we can see the M5 in all its glory. And we sure like what we are seeing.

                                                 2012 BMW M5 Is Ready To Blow You Away

        The M5 name was used for the first time back in 1984, but since then, the car has evolved into an impressive sedan that combines track potential with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business sedan. The new generation brings a high-revving 4.4-liter V8 engine with an M TwinPower Turbo package that delivers an impressive 560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. The model will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and, when the speed limiter is removed, is capable of hitting an impressive top speed of 190 mph. Despite these impressive performance numbers, the car will deliver an estimated fuel economy of 28.5 mpg.

        It seems that with the new M5, BMW tried to repair all the damages made by the 5-Series. Where the standard sedan failed to impress, the M version does exactly the opposite. It comes with dynamic proportions and stylishly authoritative appearance that has been further enhanced by the addition of M-specific design features.

                                                  2012 BMW M5 Is Ready To Blow You Away

        The interior continues the same sporty design language started by the exterior: it will get M sports seats, fine-grain Merino leather upholstery with extended features, door sills with “M5” lettering, an M driver’s footrest, exclusive Aluminum Trace interior trim strips, and the BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite. Standard equipment will include an iDrive control system with an up to 10.2-inch Control Display.

        The buttons on the steering wheel will allow the drive to operate the cruise control system and the audio and telephone functions. On the left-hand steering wheel spoke, the driver will now find two M Drive buttons, which can be used to configure the car. For example, the driver can save a sporty configuration using the "M1" button and a comfort-biased set-up via the "M2" button.

                                                  2012 BMW M5 Is Ready To Blow You Away

        For the first time in a BMW M5 the company has used a turbocharged engine. The high-revving 4.4 liter V8 unit with M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers a total of 560 HP at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 502 lb-ft between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The rev limiter intervenes at 7,200 rpm. Compared to the engine it replaces, this mean an output increase of about 10% and peak torque increased by 30%.

                                                 2012 BMW M5 Is Ready To Blow You Away 

        With this impressive output under the hood, the new M5 will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in in 4.4 seconds, to 124 mph in 13.0 seconds, while top speed is limited to 155 mph. But once you have removed the limiter you will enjoy a speed of up to 190 mph.
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BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car .

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Now that the F80 M3 sedan has been given the greenlight, our spies have spotted the F80 M3 continuing its public road testing. While the camouflage on the F80 prototype remains the same as before, we've got some more angles to share with you - a slightly higher-down look than before. The F80 M3 continues to show off its attractive proportions and shape, while looking more aggressive and 'beefier' than the standard F30 3 series due to its widened wheel arches, M styled front and rear bumpers and sideskirts, and quad exhaust. It does not yet show the sportier mirrors that the production version F80 will receive.

                                               BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car 
By combining spyshots with insider input and some BMW M styling this is the result. The F80 M3 is said to be much like a mini M5 and rumored to get a V6 turbocharged powerplant. We can’t wait to get more news on this car from Munich, but for now enjoy these renderings!

Finished in gray, the new M3 shows a number of details that we’ve come to expect from the Bavarian go-fast division.

                                                 BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car 
Despite the fact that the base 3-Series has grown is size, the extra folds and creases make it look more sporty than ever before. At he front, we are greeted by a pair of huge intakes on either side, but no bonnet bulge. That’s because the car is believed to be powered by a 3.3-liter V6 with twin turbos based on the 4.4-liter V8 in the M5. Output should be about 450 hp, though BMW might decide to squeeze some extra juice.

                                               BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car 
The new 3-Series Seadna has finally shown its face, and this means that graphics designers from across the world had the weekend at their disposal to include all the little production details into what will eventually become the F30 M3 sedan.
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BMW 328 Hommage Concept Car : retro , sexy , beautiful , preferential , cool

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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the original BMW 328 classic of the late 1930s auto brand BMW has unveiled their unique 328 Hommage Concept car. It’s based on the Vision Connected Drive Concept shown at Geneva this year. The 328 Hommage will employ a straight six-cylinder powerplant and the familiar kidney-shaped BMW grille stretched upright in dramatic fashion. The interior and exterior make heavy use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic and there are no doors – just deep recesses. In a nod to the racing heritage of the original 328 the car is extremely light, weighing in at just 1,719 pounds. “With the BMW 328 Hommage, we wish to pay homage to the passion and inventiveness of the fathers of the BMW 328. They created an icon, which is considered a milestone in the history of the automobile.” said Karl Bäumer, CEO of BMW Group Classic. 

The roadster combines design elements of the company's recent Vision ConnectedDrive concept with elements from the company's kidney-grille past. All of that is wrapped up in plenty of carbon fiber, with an interior of creamy café au lait leather. Note too the ex'd out headlamps, connecting the old racecar tape trick to its high-tech presence.

The two-part light alloy wheels pay tribute to the characteristic hole pattern of the original car's rims. Like its racecar antecedents, a minimalist dash cluster holds only a tachometer and gauges for oil temperature, oil pressure and water temperature.


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Series 5 BMW installed in Indonesia

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After assembly of the BMW 3 Series and BMW X1 , BMW Car Company quickly assembles a car in Indonesia. And the BMW 5 Series comes to the raft of the archipelago.



Helena Abidin, director of corporate communications, said BMW Indonesia announced today that all BMW 3 Series and BMW X1 met in Indonesia. And next month you will get an improved version of BMW Indonesia.

"We have a wide range of series 3 and X1. In December, there are other models that are easy," he said in Jakarta on Friday (11/11/2011).


Although reluctant to reveal what is probably going to think the model Helena rafts intention to sell five models of the series in Indonesia is very dominant.

Helena's statement in BMW sales in January 1249 units in October, an increase of 21 percent in sales last year.

These figures dominate the BMW 3 Series with 466 units sold, which consists of the BMW X Series X1 X3 monitoring, X5 and X6 with a total of 375 units sold.

Although the new BMW 5 Series is able to sell 345 units and later the BMW 7 Series, with a turnover of 55 units, making the lead BMW controls 26 percent share of market share in the premium segment in Indonesia.

In this view, then it is likely to be mounted on the BMW 5 Series in Indonesia. "No be discussed. Wait until next month, yes," .
Furthermore, the first vice president of BMW Group, Graeme Grieve, directly from Germany confirmed.

In addition to creating a new BMW model Helena is preparing to increase production capacity of the plants are four units per day for 8 units is growing every day.

Not only that, in December, BMW is ready, the premium car market base to heat the end of 2011 with two new models, is you and BMW 6 Series Coupé BMW.

To the BMW 1 Series BMW 116i features, which consists of two variants (BMW 116i and BMW 116i Sport Line telephone line) are. In addition, Indonesia also BMW 6 Series Coupe.

Despite the current composition of a possible BMW is no change in the price is now Rs 529 million is the way to Jakarta.

BMW 116i and BMW 116i 1600 cc capacity compatible with local line 136 hp capable of 4300 rpm. This car can reach 100 km standing start in 9.1 seconds with a top speed of 210 km / hour. Fuel consumption is very fuel efficient cars, at 5:24 per liter of 1 km, CO2 emissions of 134 g / km.

The new BMW 1 Series is 84 mm and 17 mm wider than the previous version, with a wheelbase 30 mm longer, but at the same height.

However, for the BMW 6 Series Coupé is not yet in detail what is said to be known, even if the price of the car price is not very different from the BMW 6 Series Convertible.

Under the plan, this car will be launched simultaneously with the recent mission of the program is impossible.

640th BMW 6 Series Convertible is equipped with a displacement of 2979 cc six-cylinder with 320 hp 1,598 million rupees banners in the street and the 4395 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650th cc engine with 407 hp 8-cylinder and can withstand the increased $ 2,098,000 value of the street in Jakarta.
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BMW announces start of new 3 Series production

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BMW has announced that production of the sixth-generation 3 Series has officially begun at its Munich manufacturing facility. The automaker invested around €500 million – over $700M USD – in the plant in preparation for the new model; a move that BMW says secured around 9,000 jobs. A portion of those funds went toward the purchase of a new press that can operate at speeds of up to 17 strokes per minute and process up to 600 tons of steel per day. The automaker says that the machine can handle the equivalent of all of the metal in the Eiffel Tower in just 12 days.


It’s not very often that a smaller vehicle is a company’s flagship, but we don’t care what BMW might tell you about the 7-Series, the 3-Series is the automaker’s top dog. Its styling has always worked and never been vulgar like some other models in the BMW lineup and it’s won more awards from the automotive press than the Los Angeles Lakers.


The new technology is part of the recipe that BMW says will allow the plant to produce around 680 units per day in as little as three months from the start of production. That figure will place the plant's total output at over 900 units per day. Surprisingly enough, that volume occurs in a space of just 700,000 square feet across five floors, making for an incredibly dense work space. Hit the jump for the press release.
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2011 H&R Springs BMW 1M Coupe

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This project is limited to a few high-end performance parts – H&R suspension, BBS wheels, Brembo Big Brakes and Continental tires. These brands are a perfect fit for this one of a kind vehicle. The associations of these products are easily recognized as the best of the best. Working with these well-known tuning companies adds to the uniqueness of the BMW 1M Coupe while retaining its true character.


The BMW 1M Coupe has and is being compared with the original (E30) M3, the car that defined the boy racer! The new 1M Coupe continues this heritage. Just one look tells you this is a very special car. It is a small car with huge wheels and tires to take advantage of the power and handling that is on tap. Its extremities bristle with aerodynamic features which sole purpose is to reduce turbulence and increase downforces creating a driving machine that slips through the air and sticks to the road.


Specification :

Base Vehicle:
2011 BMW 1M Coupe
TwinPower Turbo 3.0 liter 6 cyl
6-speed transmission
Chassis:
H&R Sport Suspension
H&R Sport Sway Bar — Front 27mm
H&R Sport Sway Bar — Rear 23mm
H&R TRAK+® Wheel Spacers
Wheels & Tires:
BBS Super RS wheels, size 19x9” front 19x10” rear
Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, size 245/35ZR19 front, 265/35ZR19 rear
Exterior:
Brembo GT 380mm Big Brake Kit front & rear with
Custom Motorsport Blue Calipers
Sticky Jewel Graphics
BMW Accessories 1M Car Cover from Laurel BMW of Westmont, IL
Interior:
Weathertech Floor Mats
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BMW reveals M3 Competition Edition in Frozen Silver for U.S.

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m3 competition edition

BMW is celebrating 40 years of M with a special edition M3 Competition Edition thar is about as rare as they come . BMW is only shipping 40 of the coupes to the U.S. , and each will be identical save for a few options.

The M3 Competition Edition will feature Frozen Silver exterior paint , black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels , dark chrome exterior trim and dark exchaust tips . The interior will be complemented with Black Novillo leather upholstery with Palladium silver accents , an Alcantara M steering wheel and M logos throught.

This limited edition car will feature the same 414-horsepower v8 engine as other M3s , but the 0-60 time drops from 4.7 seconds to 4.5 seconds . The Competition Edition M3 is 10 mm lower than the standard M3 , has wider-offset wheels , and higher-threshold praogramming for the M mode .


It's also more expensive than the standard M3 . The Competition Edition M3 cost $81,060 with destination and handling , or a hefty $20,000 more than the base car .

Since BMW has dubbed this M3 the "Competition Edition" , the automaker is also encouraging its U.S. dealer body to compete for the chance to sell one of them . The first 40 dealers to receive M certified Center certification get first crack at the car . Hit the jump to read over the press release .

2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition Featuring Frozen Silver Exterior Celebrating BMW's long history of racing success in North America and 40 years of BMW M.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 4, 2011... BMW of North America today announced the 2012 M3 Competition Edition featuring Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements. To honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972, production for the United States of these very special M3 Coupes will be limited to 40 identically-equipped cars. Each features BMW Individual Frozen Silver Metallic exterior paint with a deep metallic luster to accentuate the athletic lines of the legendary M3. The unique exterior treatment also includes black hood intakes and dark chrome exterior trim, including the kidney grills, the M side gills and the exhaust tips. Black M3 GTS wheels complete the striking exterior. The interior features black Extended Novillo Leather with unique palladium silver accents and palladium silver-contrast stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels / handles, center console, and center armrest. The interior is further distinguished with an Alcantara-covered multi-function M steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay. The door sill finishers also feature the M3 Checkered Flag logo while the handbrake lever sports an embroidered M Power logo. As a final touch, genuineCarbon Fiber trims the dash and center console. The 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition will be offered for an MSRP of $81,060 including destination and handling.



Unlike previous M3 Edition models, one each of the 40 2012 M3 Competition Edition models has been allocated to the first 40 US authorized BMW centers to become M Certified Centers.
Each 2012 M3 Competition Edition will be powered by the award-winning 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower M V8 engine, equipped with BMW's M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) which lowers the 0-60mph acceleration time of the M3 to 4.5 seconds from 4.7. Redline is a breathtaking 8,400 rpm.

The 2012 Competition Edition M3 continues the tradition of innovation and passion for driving by incorporating key changes to the M3's dynamic qualities. The included Competition Package reduces vehicle ride height by 10mm and includes M3 GTS 19-inch wheels (in black for this Edition) with wider offset for enhanced stability, standard Electronic Damping Control with enhanced programming, and higher-threshold programming for the M Dynamic Mode. A complete list of equipment may be found at the end of this release.

Competition Edition celebrates the M3's rich racing history in the US.
The checkered flags emblazoned on the door sills and steering wheel of the M3 Competition Edition pay tribute to more than a decade of BMW GT class success on the racing circuits of North America.
From Lime Rock Park in the Litchfield Hills of Western Connecticut to Laguna Seca Raceway just north of California's Monterey Bay, the BMW M3 has given sports car racing fans across North America reason to cheer since the first BMW of North America M3 racing program began in 1995.

With drivers such as Bill Auberlen, Boris Said and the legendary Hans Stuck, the BMW M3 dominated the GT classes of sports car racing in the States into the new millennium with two generations of BMW M3 (E36 and E46), winning 53 of 118 races entered. In 1997 the BMW M3 became one of the few Marques ever to win itsclass at both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in the same year. As remarkable as that was, the feat was repeated the very next year.

A decade and a half later the BMW M3 continues to top the American Le Mans Series podiums against a tough field of GT competitors. Led by American racing icon Bobby Rahal, BMW Team RLL won the ALMS GT Manufacturer and Team championships in both 2010 and 2011, with Joey Hand and Dirk MÏ?ller adding the Driver's title this year for a clean sweep of all GT class championships.

Major M3 Racing Championships in North America:

1996 BMW M3 (E36) IMSA GTS-2 Manufacturer

1997 BMW M3 (E36) SportsCar GTS-3 Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Bill Auberlen)

1998 BMW M3 (E36) SportsCar GT3 Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Mark Simo)

1998 BMW M3 (E36) USRRC GT3 Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Ross Bentley)

1999 BMW M3 (E46) ALMS Team

2001 BMW M3 GTR ALMS Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Jorg Muller)

2004 BMW M3 (E46) Rolex GT Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Bill Auberlen)

2010 BMW M3 GT ALMS Manufacturer, Team

2011 BMW M3 GT ALMS Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Joey Hand, Dirk Muller)

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