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September 2nd, 2010 | 
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Now this is how you introduce a new car.
Spy photos? Yeah, okay. Teaser videos? Uh-huh. Public unveiling? Go on. Hair-raising trailer with freakishly scary music? That’s the way to go!
Never mind that it’s got a little unidentified animal aggressively ramming a cargo container feel to it, the three-and-a-half minute trailer of the BMW M3 Tiger Edition is a definite must-watch.
The limited-edition M3 is decked in an Orange Fire finish and is only available for the Chinese market. To go with the exclusivity, the sports car comes with a number of unique styling cues, including the aforementioned Orange Fire paint color, black air intakes, kidney grilles, dark chrome exhaust tips, and a set of 359M 19-inch styling wheels.
As for the interior, BMW gave it a black Novillo leather upholstery treatment with an embroidered orange tiger emblem on the headrest to commemorate the car’s unique name, which was given to it as a tribute to the year 2010 as “The Year of The Tiger” in the Chinese calendar.
So, whatever you’re doing now, drop it and spend the next three minutes watching this trailer. You won’t regret it.
Video: BMW M3 Tiger Edition trailer is all loads of awesome originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 11:26 EST.
We love when fast cars get put together with other fast cars to battle it out to the finish line in an attempt to prove which is the better machine. Of course, we love sharing these experiences with our readers just as much. Today, we have the 2011 Ford Mustang GT and the 2011 BMW M3 Coupe as pitted against each other by Motor Trend. These fellow speedchasers set out to compare the two models during time attack trials and a drag race.
The 2011 Mustang GT is powered by an all new 302 cubic inch 32 valve V8 that makes 412 HP and 390 lb-ft of torque. The M3 Coupe is powered by a 4.0-liter, 414 HP 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.
So, which of the two models would you buy? The Mustang or the M3? Check out the video to see what MotorTrend thinks of the two models.
Video: 2011 Ford Mustang GT vs 2011 BMW M3 Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 18:00 EST.
German publications have revealed new details regarding the BMW M3 GTS. According to Sport Auto, the car has recent;y been recently at Nurburgring, and its best time was 7:48. That’s only two seconds faster than the E46 M3 CSL. At the same time, the BMW took a trip around Hockenheim’s shorter track and posted a time of 1:12.5. For comparison, the standard M3 (Cup+) runs Hockenheim in 1:14.3 and the M3 Competition ZCP (PS2) does it in 1:14.2. These seem to be quite disappointing times for a sports car, especially a BMW, wouldn’t you agree?
Exclusively for the BMW M3 GTS, the engine builders of BMW M – recent winners of the Engine of the Year Award once again – have developed a power unit based on the M high-performance engine of the current BMW M3. With a capacity of 4.4 liters and an output of some 450 bhp, the light BMW M3 GTS will catapult into a whole new sphere. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 4.4 seconds with a top speed that will go up to 189 mph.
BMW M3 GTS – 7:48 on the Nurburgring originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 23 August 2010 21:00 EST.
With the announcement of Infiniti’s new performance line and the debut of their 2 M-based models coming up at the Pebble Beach Concours, it probably wasn’t a bad idea for BMW to release a video about their Performance line. There’s always room for a little refresher when competition is brewing.
BMW’s Performance line is available for models like the 1-Series, the 3-Series, the X5, and the X6. It includes hand-crafted carbon components, a lightweight sports silencer, front bumper, side-sills, and an insert for the rear bumper; all in a special design and body color. The Performance line also includes a rear spoiler, rear fins in matte black, and a front grid finished in high-gloss black paint. Finishing off the line are a set of 21″ light-alloy wheels.
For models like the BMW M3, the Performance Package includes a lowered suspension that brings the chassis 10 mm closer to the asphalt and stiffens things up with a newly developed set of electronically adjustable dampers as well as an all new set of lightweight mesh alloys measuring 19 inches in diameter. These alloys help dress up the new M3’s appearance along with the functional aero package.
Want to see more on BMW’s Performance line? Check out the video for yourself!
Video: BMW Performance 2010 Promo originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 August 2010 20:00 EST.
Posted in BMW, BMW 1-Series, BMW 3-Series, BMW M3, BMW X6, bmw X5, cool fast cars, video | 
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Well, it’s that time of your life. You know the time when you just turned 40 years old. Your family is in full swing and maybe your children are off to college or just about to finish up high school. Your job is okay, but nothing excites you much anymore and life is just plain dull.
Like most people, when the mid-life crisis stage sets in the only thing that every man needs is to have a fast car that makes him feel excited and young again. The question now becomes what car to buy?
The obvious choice is a Ferrari, a Lamborghini, or an Aston Martin. Nothing says youth like a DB9 or a 458 Italia. Let’s be honest with ourselves though, not many people can afford a car like that, especially with a family. We need to find something for under $100,000 that is fast, looks good, and isn’t on two wheels.
These are the top five mid-life crisis cars on the market today in the United States. Check them out after the jump.
Top Five Mid-Life Crisis Cars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 16 July 2010 18:00 EST.
Posted in BMW M3, BMW M5, Ford Mustang, Porsche 911, chevrolet Corvette, coupe, dodge Challenger, guide, sports cars |
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So are you one of the lucky 30 owners of the ultra limited edition BMW M3 Frozen Gray Special Edition?
Needless to say, we envy you for scooping up such an awesome car. On the other hand, we just learned that maintenance for that sick paint job is a little more complicated than any of us expected.
According to Bimmerfile, owners of the limited run M3 will be required to sign a ‘paint agreement’ that explicitly states that the warranty for the Frozen Gray M3 does not cover the paint in the event that it’s damaged by extenuating circumstances like environmental damage, negligence, lack of maintenance or proper care, or improper repairs. BMW even went as far as bullet-pointing the number of ways that you can keep the exclusive paint job looking brand-spankin’ new.
Check out the maintenance specifications after the jump.
BMW has some important reminders for owners of the Frozen Gray BMW M3 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 10:00 EST.
The only thing we like better than a video of a beautiful sports car circling the track is five videos of that same sports car doing what it was created to do. BMW has just unveiled five new videos of the M3 GTS and if you like the purring sounds of a car as it burns rubber then we suggest you take a seat and enjoy the ride!
The BMW M3 GTS is powered by a 4.4 liters V8 engine that delivers a total of 450 HP. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4,4 seconds, and top speed will go up to 189 mph.
The M3 GTS sits on 19-inch wheels with ample 225/35 tires at the front and 285/30 at the rear. The car only weighs 1490 kilos thanks to the use of lightweight parts in the interior, the use of Macrolon for the car’s windows in the back, and the lack of air conditioning, navigation and radio. Of course the missing rear seat also helps get the scales down.
Four more videos after the jump.
Video: New video of the BMW M3 GTS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:00 EST.
BMW of America has announced that the M3 coupe, sedan, and convertible will receive new performance carbon fiber aerodynamic components. The list of aerodynamic components will include a new rear deck lid spoiler, mirror caps, and front splitters. All components are made in ultra-rigid carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite material, matching the standard CFRP roof panel of the M3 Coupe. Each component is shaped based on advanced research conducted in one of BMW’s Munich-based wind tunnels.
The new components are used to reduce the M3’s lift and minimize drag, but also they are appropriate to enhance the vehicle’s high-speed stability. In addition to that, they also work to improve the vehicle’s fuel efficiency. BMW Performance components made of carbon fiber have been climate and durability tested just like the CFRP roof panels on the M3 and M6 coupe, to ensure long-term quality. Each component is finished in a special clear coat laminate to reflect ultraviolet radiation.
Press release after the jump.
BMW M3 Performance Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Components originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 13:00 EST.
With BMW already testing the next generation 3-Series, people have already started speculating on its M3 version. It will be unveiled in 2014 as a coupe and convertible only, with a potential touring version currently under discussion.
Codenamed the F32, the 2014 M3 will feature a more aggressive design with exterior lines inspired by the CS Concept.
Right now BMW’s hottest 3-Series car is propelled by a 4.0-liter 414hp V8 engine, but when the next generation 3-Series comes in 2012, don’t expect the engines to get above six cylinders. It is rumored that BMW will use a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six producing around 450-hp. Also with the next M3 BMW will focus on reducing the car’s weight. So add that to a greater output and you will get an high performance car with a better fuel economy than the current M3, or as BMW’s M Group CEO, Ludwig Willisch said "a more compact engine that could be butted up against the firewall."
2014 BMW M3 rendered originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 25 June 2010 09:00 EST.
A BMW M3 Coupe on the official BMW USA web page is priced at $58,400. A nice Space Gray Metallic paint adds an extra $550. Okay, everyone, get out your calculators. That’s a total of $58,950. Now, let’s add taxes and a little extra for safe measure. That should bring you up to about $65K, give or take. Now we get to the good part. Recently BMW unveiled the Frozen Gray M3 Coupe priced at $77,600. Anyone else confused? Why would anyone buy the Frozen Gray coupe over a standard M3 Coupe that leaves you with an extra $10K in your pocket? Well, it’s probably because the Frozen Gray M3 is a limited edition with only 30 units being produced. That means 30 "lucky" customers will be the proud owners of a limited edition M3 which sold out in an unbelievable 12 minutes!
Now, if you regret missing out on the bids for one of these units then you are in luck. In true money-making fashion, one of those "lucky" people who bought the car is now selling it with an extra $2.5K mounted on the original price. The last Frozen Gray M3 is now on sale on eBay for $83,000. For those people out there stupid.... oh sorry... rich enough to buy it then have at it! Just remember the calculations done at the beginning of this article.
One BMW Frozen Gray M3 Coupe for sale originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 June 2010 11:00 EST.
BMW had just opened its phone lines for the new Frozen Gray M3 and, like a salesperson’s dream, the U.S only car sold out. All 30 examples were gone in the blink of an eye.
Larry Koch, M brand manager for BMW of North America said, “The Frozen Gray M3 is a striking work of sculpture, speed, and style, and perfectly marks the 25th birthday of the M3 model. I’m personally thrilled to see that our customers are as excited about it as we are. We filled the thirty reservation slots within twelve minutes and took the names of at least fifty alternates in the first hour.”
The U.S only Frozen Gray M3 carried a $10,000 premium for the paint job, other mandatory upgrades, and other options that aren’t found on the base M3. The Frozen Gray M3 had a price tag of $77,600 and was covered in a Space Gray base coat and then in a BMW ColorSystem silk matte clear coat. This paint job is what sets the car apart from all other M3s.
Inside, the limited-run M3 will get a Fox Red and black bi-colored Novillo leather interior.
BMW says that the Frozen Gray M3 will get the same motor as the base M3, a 414 horsepower 4.0-liter V8 and the M double clutch transmission. Thankfully, a manual is an option.
Along with the fancy paint, the new M3 gets 19-inch wheels, Dynamic Stability Control with performance-modified mapping, Electronic Damping Control, and a 10mm lowered suspension.
So owners of this limited-run M3, BMW says that you will get a one-day enrollment at the BMW Performance Driving School in South Carolina.
Frozen Gray BMW M3 sold out originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 21 June 2010 20:00 EST.
Last month, BMW announced it will celebrate the success at the latest Nurburgring 24 hours race with a special edition M3 GTS-R. Today Left Lane News comes with the first rendering of the future sports car. The official debut is expected to be made in September at the Paris Auto Show.
Compared to a standard M3 GTS, the R version will focus on reducing weight. For that BMW will use a carbon fiber hood, roof and trunk panels so that the total weight will go down to 3200 lbs. As for the engine, BMW plans to obtain more HP from the current V8 and will be matching it to a DCT transmission.
We have to admit that the Stealth Frozen matte black paint job looks a lot better than the standard orange used in the GTS. The picture of automotive bliss can also be found in the matching wheels. Nice!
BMW M3 GTS-R rendered originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 8 June 2010 19:00 EST.
Posted in BMW, BMW M3, Spy Shots and Rendering, coupe, special editions, sports cars |
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