Its athletic design and its superior driving dynamics make the new BMW 3-Series to be one of the best in its segment. And with the new accessories from the BMW Performance, this unique characters is taken even further. The new 3-Series Performance will go on sale from late March / early April 2009.
This special options, for drive, chassis, aerodynamics and cockpit are part of the original BMW accessories program. The BMW Performance components transferrers the "know-how from" motorsport on the road and allow the driver to express his enthusiasm for technical excellence individually.
The BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit for the new BMW 3 Series sedan and the new BMW 3 Series Touring includes a striking front apron with an expressive BMW kidney in black glossy appearance and dynamically contoured side sills. Also to improve the aerodynamics of the car many of the accessories are made out of carbon fiber.
BMW also offers: sports brakes, the BMW Performance chassis, a carbon fiber-made BMW Performance spring-strut brace leg and two attractive alloy wheels; the sports brakes are very generously sized, there are also 6-piston brake calipers on the front axle painted in bright yellow; 19inches alloy wheels.
Earlier this month BMW showed a teaser video of its go-fast parts for the 3-Series, but now the full reveal is out from the German carmaker. The new upgrades for the 3-Series sedan includes a new body kit, new carbon fiber mirror covers, side stripes, carbon fiber trunk lid, exhaust system, brakes, and 5-spoke alloy wheels. Inside there are new race buckets covered in Alcantara leather, new sport steering wheel with integrated LED display and new door sills.
AC Schnitzer, the known German tuner, is the first tuner unveiling a new body kit for the refreshed 2009 BMW 3-Series. Its new kit includes a front lip spoiler, new side sills, a roof spoiler, rear trunk spoiler (for the sedan version) and a new set of wheels.
Various engine modifications are available that can boost power 254 to 284 hp in total. The interior has new carbon fiber and leather accessories available. We expect more details when the manufacturer will officially unveil the vehicle later this month at the 2008 Essen Motor Show.
BMW revealed today the first video of the 3-Series Performance that will soon be available for order. The Performance Parts range will include updates for the suspension, drivetrain, aerodynamics, and cockpit of the car. The BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit optimises the dynamic driving qualities of the car and at the same time guarantees a powerful look in everyday traffic.
BMW plans to build new build new models to help it offset falling sales in its traditional segments. The car will be launched after the 2009 Progressive Activity Sedan and will be a derivation of the next 3 series.
"We are investigating whether we can successfully occupy more niches across all existing model lines," a company spokesman said.
A 3-series offshoot could allow BMW’s Munich factory to operate more profitably. Due to falling demand in conventional segments, it will be hard for the company to utilize all of the plant’s daily capacity of 1,000 vehicles with just the sedan and touring models now built there.
Plant manager Manfred Erlacher says he is prepared for another model. "If this were to involve a derivation of the four- or five-door three series, we can change production over to another model within three months," he said.
A similar strategy also is being planned for the new 5 series.
Big engines are not the future, and the fuel prices are proving this. After announcing that the 335d will make its way to the US market, BMW also announced there will also be a four-cylinder gasoline engine for the latest 3 Series. In Europe, the 167 hp 320i is a best seller, and the company hopes it will have the same "desirable effect" in the U.S.
BMW has a long history of four-cylinder engines. In fact, its headquarters in Munich, Germany was built in the shape of four cylinders. Which makes it almost ironic that BMW has not sold a car with a four-cylinder engine in the U.S. (one of its largest markets) in many years.
Wald International, the Japanese tuner specializing in high-end cars unveiled another masterpiece: the BMW E90 3-Series Sports Line. The new package includes a new front bumper with integrated fog lights featuring Angel Eye technology from BMW, new side sills with integrated air vents at the end, a rear trunk spoiler and a redesigned rear bumper featuring an air diffuser with integrated 4-pipe exhaust system. Price of the kit, $9,880 plus tax.
Unfortunately the engine remained the same, but if you want to add power to your BMW, you can choose Hamann or AC Schnitzer.
Our friend DerTuner just caught this facelifted BMW 3 Series wagon in Germany. If you look closer to the front you will see a night vision system integrated in an M3 front bumper. Strangely this doesn’t seem to be an M3 model considering the hood and side fender are standard. To add to the confusion, the back bumper is also M3 styled but the right side exhaust are not there. Would any non M3 version be fitted with the M bumpers.. the future will say.
Inside Performance unveiled its latest customization package for the Bmw 3-Series sedan. The new kit consists in a carbon fiber front lips, carbon fiber front grilles and mirrors, new side sills, a roof spoiler, a new carbon fiber trunk spoiler and a carbon fiber rear air diffuser with integrated exhaust system.
In order to improve the stability, new M6 replica alloy wheels were added. Price of the kit is 2,000 euro (about $3,000).
Although the new Bmw 3-Series Coupe offers already great performances and good handling KW, the well known springs manufacturer, unveiled its latest products for the German car. With the new springs installed, the car is lowered between 20 and 40 mm at the front and between 15 and 35 mm at the back, without loosing any comfort. The main target of the manufacturer is to offer more customization options for those who want a subtle touch for their vehicle.
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