BMW E92 M3 – Automobiles Review

Vorsteiner BMW E92 M3 GTRS3 Widebody

Vorsteiner BMW E92 M3 GTRS3 is race inspired and designed to be extremely aggressive along the street and the track. The aerokit, GTRS3 Widebody, is the perfect solution for those who want an increased traction and downforce for their E92 M3. Precisely, the kit comprises of a full front bumper, wide arch front fenders, extended side skirts, wide arch rear quarter panels, boot lid, and of course, a matching rear bumper.

The front bumper uses enlarged front intake ducting. It directs air to the front rotors, while the race stimulated front fenders boast vertical vents in order to ensure that the air doesn’t circulate within the wheel well.

At the rear, the wide arch quarter panels house the huge Michelin Pilot Super Sports 325 tires fitted with Flow Forged V-FF 101 wheels. They come in sizes 19×10 at the front and 19×11 at the rear, and carry a fancy five double-spoke design and are coated with Matte Black paint.

To further aid additional downforce and traction, the rear bumper features an integrated diffuser and side vents to transition the high-velocity airflow underneath the car preventing flow separation and drag.

BMW E92 M3 is powered by the high-revving 4.0 litre V8 engine, which produces 420 hp (309 kW) at 8300 rpm and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds on its way to a speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass the 300 km/h (186 mph).

Source: Vorsteiner

June 5, 2014

Atlantis Blue D2Forged BMW M3 CV13

BMW E92 M3 is one of the most desired cars around the globe. Its one-of-a-kind Atlantis Blue paint finish contributes towards the exclusive look of this model as well as it corresponds to its aggressive sporty personality.

This paint color is undoubtedly shockingly different, vivid, but what made a particular M3 model even more spectacular was the addition of new wheels. Those responsible for the modification are the tuners at D2Forged Wheels, who are well experienced in delivering unique “shoes” for the exclusive cars on the road.

They have decided to equip this BMW with a set of D2Forged CV13 Deep Concave wheels, in the size of 19×9.5″ at the front and 19×11″ at the rear. They have a brilliant multispoke split design, which definitely matches the lines of the BMW M3.

In addition, the wheels are finished in Brushed Aluminum and include Chrome Lip as well as Gloss black inner. The result is, to say at least, impressive.

Unfortunately no modifications were made regarding the power output. The E92 M3 is powered by the 4.0 liter V8 engine, which produces 420 hp (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. The car needs only 4.6 seconds to cover the acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: D2Forged Wheels

November 13, 2013

ALPHA-N Performance BT92 based on BMW E92 M3

ALPHA-N Performance has announced their latest project based on the current BMW M3 (the E92). The name of the project is ALPHA-N BT92 and it comes with styling and performance upgrades.

The exterior boasts a complete wide-body kit including new front and rear bumpers, a pair of extended side skirts, widened wheel arches. All components are made from high-grade carbon fiber. ALPHA-N is also constructing new wheel house liners made of Kevlar.

The powerful naturally aspirated S65B40 (4.0 liter V8) has grown up to 4.6 liters thanks to a new through a new crankshaft as well as new pistons and connecting rods. After that, the tuning specialists carefully re-mapped the electronics, so everything will work just perfect. The result is 490HP (360 kW) and 470Nm (348 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 70HP and 70Nm. 0-100 km/h in around 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

The BT92 4.6 rolls a set of enormous S3 19” wheels fitted with Hankook Ventus S1 Evo tires – 255/35 R19 front and 295/35 R19 rear.

A complete coilover kit has been installed for improving the handling and for nice stance, of course. In addition to the installation of an Öhlins Road & Track-running gear, ALPHA-N also performed the precise alignment of same on a wheel load balance.

The interior comes with unifying Recaro Sportster CS sport seats, blue Alcantara for the front and seats as well as the door panels.

Source: ALPHA-N

July 23, 2013

BMW E92 M3 in Saphir Metallic Matt PWF

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Side Angle

Print Tech Premium Wrapping has presented their latest project in Facebook. The foiling specialists began working on this BMW E92 M3 – yesterday and here is the result. It now carries complete saphir metallic matt foil. The colour suits to the sports car just perfectly and obviously PTPW did their job.

No other upgrades were made to the Bimmer. No words about the price of foiling the whole car, but it won’t be cheap. As far as we know, foiling is more expensive than the paint.

In case you forgot about the performance, the E92 M3 is powered by a S65B40 – 4.0 litre V8 with 420HP (309 kW) at 8,300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3,900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

The price for original BMW E92 M3 starts at € 72 900.
BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Front Angle

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Rear Angle

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Front

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Rear Angle

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Front Angle

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Side

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Side Angle

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Front

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Rear

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Rear Angle

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Interior

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Mirror

BMW E92 M3 Saphir Matt - Detailing

Source: Print Tech Premium Wrapping via Facebook

January 29, 2013

BMW E92 M3 DTM Champion Edition – Price €99,000

BMW M GmbH is celebrating returning to the DTM with E92 M3 DTM Champion Edition. This happens after almost 20 years away, and the results in its comeback year exceeded all expectations. Canadian driver Bruno Spengler won the drivers’ title, BMW Team Schnitzer finished in top spot in the team standings, and BMW claimed the manufacturers’ honours.

This special-edition model is available exclusively in Frozen Black metallic, while the carbon flaps and gurney, various dark chrome elements, matt black wheels and sections of the race car’s livery also betray its close links with the triumphant BMW M3 DTM. The theme is continued by the BMW M stripe design over the CFRP roof and boot lid, BMW M logo to the rear of the front wheel arches and decals in the rear side windows.

The interior boasts door sill strips replicate Spengler’s helmet design and the carbon-fibre interior trim strip bears the newly crowned champion’s signature and the car’s serial number. The special-edition model also contains various exclusive interior additions, such as the Alcantara steering wheel, handbrake lever embroidered with “M Power” lettering, and extended black Novillo leather trim with features in contrasting Palladium Silver.

The sports car is powered by the famous 4.0 liter hi-revving V8 – 420HP (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an M DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission). 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

The special edition M3 will hit the market in February, 2013. Only 54 units will be built and the pricing starts at €99,000.

Source: BMW

December 6, 2012

BMW E92 M3 Crash [HD video]

Rear wheel drive and V8 in front is very bad combination, especially when the road conditions are severe. This is about to learn the driver of BMW E92 M3 in the video below. After fast overtaking of another vehicle on the right, the BMW runs into a large patch of water, causing the car to spin and hit the center divider. Although the BMW has an intelligent Dynamic Stability Control safety system, it can’t help wreckless drivers, who drive with over 100 mph on wet roads.

Despite the severity of the accident, thank God everybody in the BMW is OK and no one is seriously injured.

This accident is a perfect example why we should drive cautiously when the road conditions are not good, especially if we drive a powerful car capable of doing 100 mph in several seconds.

Check out the video below to see how € 72 900 car becomes a pile of metal in a second.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnKE-f7y_Ao

Source: ChasesAndCrashes via Youtube

August 8, 2012

BMW E92 M3 ///M Performance Edition

BMW has announced the new M3 ///M Performance Edition based on the coupe – E92. The manufacturer has released a video presenting the new model, which will be run in limited series of just 30 units.

The M3 ///M Performance Edition will be available with with a choice of red, white and blue finishes that will be produced in equal numbers and are available for the first time in the UK market.

Still, BMW didn’t announce what kind of improvements the car will come with, but there will be a high specification of standard equipment.

The engine will remain unchanged – a 4.0 liter V8 with 420HP (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph). The power transferred to the road via the standard 7-speed M DCT transmission and variable M differential.

Probably the car will come with revised brake system and stiffened suspension.

Stay tuned and enjoy the video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTnWrxoq3E

Source: BMW via Youtube

May 10, 2012

2012 BMW E92 M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition

After the presentation of BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Gray Edition, the manufacturer has released a new version – Frozen Silver Edition, which will be produced in limited series of just 100 units available to UK customers.

It is powered by the same hi-revving 4.0 liter V8 with 420HP (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph). The power transferred to the road via the standard 7-speed M DCT transmission and variable M differential.

The car comes with a 10 mm lowered suspension featuring a three-stage Electronic Damper Control, 19” light alloy wheels and a revised DSC+ system.

The Frozen Silver metallic paint, not seen before on any BMW, matt black alloy wheels, Dark Chrome exhaust, side gills and kidney surrounds, and Jet Black bonnet intakes that set the car apart. A High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim completes the exterior look.

The interior boasts Black Novillo leather with contrast stitching and Palladium leather armrests and inserts. The steering wheel is sheathed in Alcantara and comes complete with an M3 chequered flag motif, while the door sills feature a similar logo. Carbon fibre is liberally applied to the interior to underscore the sporting credentials, the handbrake has M Power stitched onto it and there is a plaque to highlight the limited edition nature of the car.

The new BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition adds nearly £9 000 of equipment to a standard M3, but all for an on-cost of just £4,000. The car will hit the UK market on 1 June 2012.

Model	Price OTR	Power Hp	Torque Nm	0 – 62mph Seconds	Top Speed Mph	Combined Mpg	CO₂ Emissions g/km
BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition	£58,720	420	400	4.6	155*	25.2	263

* Electronically limited. M DCT transmission is standard.

2012 BMW E92 M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition

Source: BMW

April 19, 2012

Manhart BMW MH3 V8RS Clubsport

Manhart Racing has revealed the most brutal E92 3-Series, which you can imagine. After the previous project – MH3 V8R with 655PS (482 kW), the tuning company is ready with the new one – the MH3 V8 RS Clubsport.

Firstly, the exterior is entirely modified in order to get maximum downforce. The aerodynamics package includes a front spoiler, modified hood, a pair of side skirts, wheel arch extensions, trunk li, an enormous adjustable rear wing and a rear diffuser. All parts are made from carbon fiber for maximum strength and lightness.

The look is completed by enormous the ultra-light Concave One “Black Edition” forged wheels 9J x 20” with 255/30 ZR20 Continental Sport Contact 5 high performance tires on the front and 12J x 20” with 325/25 ZR20 tires on the rear. The stance is further improved by adjustable coilover suspension.

The interior boasts new seats from carbon fiber and a Wiechers roll cage. There is also a Manhart Racing display showing all data that the pilot needs.

The E92 M3 received the brutal engine from BMW X5 M – a 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged petrol with 555PS (408 kW). Still, the tuners decided that this is not enough power for a small 3-Series car and boosted the monster to whopping 750PS (551 kW) and 910Nm (671 lb-ft) of torque. So , they made the car really hard to drive. The engine is mated to a 6-speed M Sport automatic transmission sending all that power to a LSD from E60 M5. The weight of the car is 1590 kg (3505 lbs) meaning that it has power to weight ratio of 2.25 kg/hp.

Performance – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of more than 350 km/h (217 mph).

Manhart Racing also took care about the brakes. They have installed MOVIT brake system with 6-piston calipers on the front with 396×34 mm discs and 4-piston calipers with 380×32 mm discs on the rear.

Undeniably, Manhart Racing have built a unique sports car.

Source: Manhart Racing

December 22, 2011

BMW ///M at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show

BMW will exhibit several legendary ///M models at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show held from 3^rd to 11^th December, this year.

The Motor Show is hosted by the Japanese capital’s International Exhibition Center, where BMW will showcase the latest F10 M5, E90 M3 as well as X6 M.

The fifth-generation of BMW M5 is powered by a hi-revving 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 560PS (412 kW) at 5750RPM and 680Nm(502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. The most powerful ///M engine boasts twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold.

The performance is overwhelming – 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h and just 13 seconds to 200 km/h. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Despite the brutal performance, the engine needs just 9.9 liters per 100 km on combined cycle (28.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

The engine is mated to a new 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration.

The E92 M3 has also hi-revving V8, but it is naturally aspirated developing 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed M-DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission). The acceleration to 60 mph is in 4.5 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Finally, BMW will exhibit the X6 M, which also features the same hi-revving 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 as the F10 M5, but it is slightly underpowered – 555PS (408 kW) at 6000RPM and 680Nm (500 lb-ft) between 1500RPM and 5650RPM.

The power is put on the road through 6-speed M Sports Automatic transmission with aluminum paddleshifters on steering wheel. 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

X6 M also comes with 10 mm lower Adaptive Drive suspension, 4-piston calipers at the front with huge 396mm brake discs.

The vehicle stands on 20” alloy wheels with fitted with 275/40 R20 at the front and 315/35 R20 at the rear run-on-flat tires.

Source: BMW

November 24, 2011

2012 BMW E92 M3 Competition Edition

BMW of North America has announced the 2012 M3 Competition Edition with Frozen Silver exterior paint and other nice upgrades. The vehicles is specially created to celebrate 40 years of the M division. As you may suggest, only 40 units of the special E92 M3 will be created and sold to U.S. customers.

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 19” M3 GTS wheels complete the striking exterior.

The interior comes with 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. There is also an Alcantara-covered multi-function M steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay. Finally, genuine Carbon Fiber trims the dash and center console are added.

2012 BMW E92 M3 Competition Edition Interior

The E92 M3 Competition Edition is powered by a 4.0 liter naturally aspirated hi-revving V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). It is mated to a M-DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission). The acceleration to 60 mph is in 4.5 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

The included Competition Package consists of lowered suspension -by 10mm, M3 GTS 19″ wheels in black with wider offset for enhanced stability, standard Electronic Damping Control with enhanced programming, and higher-threshold programming for the M Dynamic Mode.

The 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition is priced at $81 060 including destination and handling.

Check out the full specs, below!

2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition

Exterior

• Frozen Silver exterior paint
• Black hood intakes
• Dark Chrome exterior trim
o Kidney Grills
o M side gill elements
o Exhaust tips
• Black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels

Interior

• Extended Black Novillo leather upholstery with Palladium Silver accents
• Palladium Silver stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels / handles, center console, and center armrest
• Alcantara multi-function M steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay
• Carbon Fiber interior trim, including dashboard and center console.
• Door sill finishers with M3 Checkered Flag logo.
• Handbrake lever with embroidered M Power logo.

Packages

• Competition Package
o Dynamic Damper Control
o M3 GTS 19-inch light alloy Y-spoke wheels (black)
o Competition package suspension with 10mm lower ride height
o Modified programming for the M Dynamic Mode
• Cold Weather Package
o Ski-bag
o Heated front seats
o Retractable headlight washers
• Premium Package
o Power folding auto-dimming mirrors
o Universal garage-door opener
o Comfort Access keyless entry
o Power rear sunshade
o Power front seats with driver seat memory
o Interior rearview mirror with compass
o Rear Park Distance Control

Options

• M Dual-Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic
• Navigation System with Real-time Traffic Info.
• Bluetooth connectivity
• iPod and USB Adapter
• BMW Apps iPhone integration

Source: BMW

November 8, 2011

BMW E92 M3 vs tuned BMW E92 335i

Here is a tough dilemma, when you want to buy a sports car and you are sure that this will be 3-series BMW. Whether to buy an expensive E92 M3 with true motorsport spirit or a nice everyday overpowered E92 335i. It is really a very difficult choice.

Firstly, BMW E92 M3 is simply brutal car, which hardly can be compared with anything else. It is powered by a magnificent high-revving S65B40 – 4.0 litre V8 delivering 420PS (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph). The price is astonishing as the car itself – € 72 900.

The “real deal” in E92 M3 is its spirit. No other BMW build revs, goes and sounds like those came out from Motorsport GmbH. It is simply astonishing with the unique style and stance. You can’t mistake a real M3, when you see it. It is more aggressive with its aerodynamics package, a big bump on the front bonnet and four tail-pipes.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new generation SMG III dual-clutch gearbox, which is even faster than the manual version. Everything in E92 M3 “screams” – SPORT… and nothing else.

On the other hand, we have a nice E92 335i, which is the top-of-range 3-Series (except M3). It comes with N54B30 (International Engine of the Year award in 2007 and 2008) – 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged straight-six with 306PS (225 kW) at 5800RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) between 1300 and 5000RPM. The redline is at 7000RPM, so you have enough time to change gears even with such amount of power. 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 335i can hit 280 km/h (174 mph). Although, it is a lot slower than E92 M3, the twin-turbocharged model has many advantages and the biggest is the tuning potential.

With a simple and cheap DirectFlash N54 ECU software by ESS Performance, the everyday sports car become a real beast with 400PS (294 kW) and 550Nm (407 lb-ft) of torque. The RPM limit is moved to 7200RPM and the top speed governor is removed.

A boosted E92 335i is definitely a better choice for everyday use and especially when it comes to a price and running costs. However, one thing is for sure, when you step inside E92 M3, you’ll feel much better. Heart or brain? It’s up to you!

October 27, 2011

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