Tag: M3

  • Prior Design BMW E92/E93 M3-style wide body kit

    Prior Design now offers a full m3-style wide body kit for the latest BMW 3er – E92 and E93 (Coupe and Convertible).

    The aerodynamics package includes a new front bumper with PDC and SRA possible, a pair of modified side skirts, a pair front fenders, completely restyled rear bumper with PDC, a widening rear side wall and modified hood. The kit also includes all mounting materials.

    All parts are made from high quality Dura-Flex material, which is superbly flexible and strong.

    The package also has a simple cost-effective installation.

    The M3-style wide body kit gives unique style to the BMW 3er and significantly boosts its presence on the road.

    Prior Design didn’t mention anything about performance packages or price of the wide body kit.

    Prior Design BMW E93 M3-style

    Prior Design BMW E92/E93 M3-style wide body kit:

    – Prior-Design PD-MET front bumper for all BMW E92/E93 models (PDC and SRA possible)
    – Prior-Design PD-MET pair of side skirts (. R / l) for all BMW models E92/E93
    – Prior-Design PD-MET front fender pair (. R / l) for all BMW models E92/E93
    – Prior-Design PD-MET rear bumper for BMW E92/E93 models (PDC also be fitted in)
    – Prior-Design PD-MET widening rear side wall (right / left.) Fits all models of BMW E92/E93
    – Prior-Design PD-hood for all models of BMW E92/E93
    – Mounting material
    – Includes TÜV parts certificate for easy entry of the body panels

    Source: Prior Design

  • BMW 1-Series M is faster than E92 M3 at Hockenheimring

    BMW 1-Series M once again proved, that it is amazing small sports car. It managed to outrun the bigger and more powerful E92 M3 around Hockenheimring circuit in Germany. Sport Auto took a stock 1 Series M Coupe and let it race against a current-generation (E92) M3 with ZCP competition package and dual-clutch transmission.

    1-Series M is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder with 340PS (250 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission. The E92 M3 has mighty 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.

    Despite the more power, E92 M3 achieved a best lap – 1:14.1 and the 1-Series M finished around the track in 1:14.2. The difference is insignificant, but the both Motorsport BMWs are a lot faster than Audi RS5 with 1:15.3 and TT-RS with 1:14.3.

    Still, Cayman S made a lap around the track for 1:13.9 with automatic gearbox and 1:14.0 with manual transmission.

    However, 1-Series M is not only a great sports car, but it reminds to the old BMW, which were made for pure driving pleasure.

    2011 BMW 1-Series M

    Source: BMW

  • BMW Motorsport – M3 GT

    BMW Motorsport is preparing their cars for the very important endurance race – 24-hour Le Mans. Together with 52 other cars, the two BMW M3 GTs with car numbers 55 and 56 took to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” on Sunday, completing a total of 147 laps.

    The team collected very useful data, which will be used for the settings of the M3 GT race cars. The 24h Le Mans race will be held on 11th/12th June 2011, so the team has a month and a half to prepare the two BMWs.

    The No.55 BMW M3 GT, with Augusto Farfus (BR), Jörg Müller (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE) at the wheel, came third in the GTE Pro class after two four-hour test sessions with a lap time of 4:01.631 minutes. Andy Priaulx (GB), Dirk Müller (DE) and Joey Hand (US) shared driving duties in the second BMW M3 GT, finishing seventh after clocking a time of 4:03.856 minutes.

    This test ahead of the 24-hour race definitely was an important one for us,” commented Team Manager Charly Lamm following the test day.

    “Le Mans is such a unique and mighty venue that every single lap of this track helps. The team used the occasion to reacquaint itself with the special demands and workings asked for by this classic circuit. The test was of particular importance for Joey Hand. He was a Le Mans rookie and successfully qualified for the race held in June. Conditions were excellent, all six drivers managed to put in many laps and collected a lot of data.”, he added.

    BMW Motorsport - M3 GT

    Source: BMW Motorsport

  • BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

    BMW has introduced M3 E90 GTS Concept (Sedan), which follows the M3 E92 GTS (Coupe). However, the Sedan is still a concept car and didn’t get the full GTS specification.Probably, the M3 E90 GTS will be powered by the same 4.4 liter V8 with 450PS (331 kW) as the Coupe version. This is a revised version of the well-know 4.0 liter V8 in a regular M3, which delivers 420PS (309 kW).M3 GTS Sedan Concept includes 19” alloys, huge brake system, rear boot lid spoiler and the black kidney grills. The car also gets front splitter, lighter sport exhaust system and revised suspension.BMW M3 GTS Sedan will go to production, of course in limited numbers. The price will definitely less than GTS Coupe’s.Stay tuned for further information and video!BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

    Source: Car Magazine

  • Vorsteiner BMW E93 M3 Cabrio

    Vorsteiner has just released its first exterior custom component (VRS Cabrio Boot Lid) for the BMW’s E93 – 3 and M3 Series. (more…)

  • BMW M3 Royal Edition

    BMW has released a special Royal Edition of its renowned, high-performance BMW M3 Coupe model, styled exclusively to celebrate the upcoming royal wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW M3 Pickup

    BMW has introduced 2011 M3 Pickup. The car is the fourth bodystyle variant in the M3 line-up after the sedan, coupe and convertible. M3 Pickup has a 450 kg load capacity and with its staggering power is the fastest production pickup on the planet.

    BMW M3 Pickup is powered by the same 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The Pickup has the same cd quotient as on the M3 Coupe and its top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).

    The company has already tested the car at the Nurburgring and the performance was great. However, official lap times are not revealed.Still, M3 Pickup features all advantages of the coupe plus up to 450 kilos load capacity.

    the loading area of the BMW M3 Pickup the capacity to carry up to 20 standard 46-inch golf bags. What’s more, the BMW M3 Pickup is the first BMW M3 variant in the 25-year-plus history of this model range to come with a trailer tow hitch.

    The kerb weight of M3 Pickup is 50 kg lower than the Convertible variant. Removing the Targa roof shaves off a further 20 kg while at the same time lowering the car’s centre of gravity.

    Finally, BMW has announced that the M3 Pickup will not go in series production, but it will retain its status as an exclusive one-off. It is earmarked for use as a workshop transport vehicle for BMW M GmbH.

    Still, it is 1st of April and we don’t know is it true or BMW will surprise everybody!


    2011 BMW M3 Pickup

    Source: BMW

  • Vorsteiner GTRS3 BMW M3 at Tokyo Saloon 2011

    At this year’s Tokyo Auto Saloon, Vorsteiner in cooperation with its Japanese partner Alphaline have scooped the best modified vehicle award for its amazing Vorsteiner GTRS3 M3 Coupe conversion. (more…)

  • Top Gear: BMW M3 E92 vs. Audi RS5

    Here is an interesting test made by Top Gear. You can watch the latest BMW M3 E92 against Audi RS5. Both are sport coupes suitable for everyday drive or time attack on race tracks.

    BMW M3 E92 is powered by high-revving 4.0 litre V8 with 420PS (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400m (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. The engine is mated either with 6-speed manual or SMG III dual-clutch gearbox. (more…)

  • BMW M3 E92 Widebody refined by Prior Design

    Prior Design developed a wide body kit for the BMW M3 E92, which reproduces the exact look of the M3 GT2.

    The material used for components is Duraflex, which is  lightweight and very flexible. The body kit features side wings at the front and rear wheel arches, a new front bumper with large air intakes, a new bonnet with air vents, side skirts, a new rear bumper and rear diffuser. There is also a rear roof spoiler and boot lid spoiler, too.

    The tuned car’s stance is provided by KW coil-over kit. (more…)

  • BMW E92 M3 Agitator refined by RENM

    Another creation of the Australian tuning company RENM is M3 Agitator, based on E92 BMW M3.

    The car is powered by 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 revving to the epic 8400RPM. The power is 420hp and 400Nm of torque from the factory. However, RenM modified the engine a bit and increased its power to 450hp and 440Nm.

    The upgrades are carbon fiber air intake, sports air filter, high performance exhaust system and an adequate ECU remap for all these upgrades. The result is 30hp and 40Nm more. (more…)

  • All 2011 BMW Frozen Gray M3 Coupes sold for 12 minutes

    BMW has reported that all 30 examples of its recently announced limited-edition 2011 BMW Frozen Gray M3 Coupe have been already reserved for sale. (more…)