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Available
now, the new M3 coupe is one of the most highly anticipated BMW models ever. Following the success of the
two
prior generations of M3 3-series models, the E46 M3 sets new standards of
handling and performance.
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2005 M3 |
Prices and features of
the BMW M3 Coupe and
M3 Convertible for 2005! |
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M3
CSL |
The best BMW never imported to the USA. |
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Competition |
Details of the M3 Competition Package. |
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M3
LTR |
The
M3 CSL Lightweight Concept Car
displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. |
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Driving |
The
experience of driving all generations of the famous M3 at the equally
famous Goodwood track. |
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Carbon
Black |
Show
room pictures in Carbon Black Metallic. Black is Beautiful! |
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M3
GTR |
Now
available in V8 form, for a few select buyers. More...
Or, check out the Hartge H50 with
the M5 engine! |
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M3
LTW |
The
most collectible M3 of the '90s was an E36 M3
put on a diet to reduce weight. |
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SMG
II |
It
stands for Sequential M Gearbox, but it really means See M Go! Available soon
in the USA. |
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M3
Cabrio |
Hot
new wallpaper of the M3 Convertible. |
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Brochure |
Scanned
images of the M3 brochure (English). |
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Exterior |
See up close the distinctive M touches that set the new M3 apart from
all the rest. |
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Interior |
Detailed
pictures of the sharp new interior. |
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Links |
Links
to the best M3 sites, including reviews, photos, videos and more. |
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M3 GT Racer |
Follow
the action of ALMS racing with the new M3 racer. |
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Price Tag |
Official
BMW prices. |
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Specifications
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Facts
and figures from BMW. Now includes
official specifications from BMW North America. |
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Engine
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A
3.2 liter inline six cylinder powerplant with many high performance features. Click
here for hot engine pictures, including the M3. |
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Differential |
You'll
get better traction with the Variable M Differential Lock. |
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Interview |
Read the BMW interview with the designer, Gerhard Richter |
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What makes an "M" car?
- For starters, 30 years of
experience building the ultimate performance machines.
- Yes, they are
fast - with 330 hp and 255 ft/lbs of torque in the new M3 - but they corner and stop like high performance cars, too.
- Add in the intangibles like the four
polished stainless-steel exhausts, the power dome on the aluminum hood, and, of course, the understated
///M logo on the rear deck lid.
"If you look at our motor, there are few sports-car engines in the world that offer 100 or more
horsepower per liter, in a naturally-aspirated engine, and that's what the M3 delivers. And the car's going to redline at 8000 rpm, and it's going to produce, we're estimating, 330 horsepower at 7,900 rpm. This is not something that you read about every day in the magazines. So I'm very happy with the number - 330 horsepower - and I'm looking forward to our continued progression as we've had over the last ten years from E30 to E36 to E46."
Tom
Salkowsky, M Brand Manager, BMW North America
quoted in the Roundel, August 2000
You can only do BMW M with enthusiasm and dedication or you
don't do it at all. What we are after is perfection at the highest level. Team spirit and the drive to be right up at the front fires our staff to
achieve outstanding feats ... BMW M stands for thrills, dedication and passion, but also for rational values. It personifies high performance and perfection. It is individual in its appeal and is
characterized by proven technical substance.
Adolf P. Prommesberger
Chairman of the Management of BMW M
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Features of the E46 M3 include:
- In-dash CD
player.
- Fog lights.
- Xenon
headlights.
- Nappa leather interior.
- Glass sunroof.
- 6 airbags;
front, side and head.
- Air
conditioning with separate controls.
- Heated
front seats are standard in some countries.
Optional
Equipment includes:
Sequential
M Gearbox. Rear side airbags,
ski bag, rain sensor and a BMW Navigation System including a country-specific CD-ROM.
More...
The M3 has been developed to
ultra high-performance standards by BMW Motorsports, the Munich-based subsidiary of BMW.
Based on the newest generation BMW 3 Series coupe, known internally as E46, the M3 begins with an even
more rigid body structure than it's predecessor, a car which in
race trim won the Sports Car GT racing championship 3 years in a row.
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