Once again, AC Schnitzer, the German tuning company from Aachen, surprised us with their new version of the Bmw M3 Cabriolet. For those who don’t know, the vehicle is powered by the 4.0 liter V8 engine capable to develop 420 hp, but this remained for the moment untouched. For the body kit we can’t say the same thing: a new front lip spoiler was mounted together with new chromed insertions for the front grille, as well as new side sills.
At the rear of the car a new carbon fiber air diffuser was mounted in order to improve the stability. Also new 20" Type V lightweight forged rims were mounted together with the new 8-pot high performance braking system by AC Schnitzer. At the interior aluminum was used for the gear knob, handbrake handle, pedals and i-Drive controller. No words about the price or when it may be available in the U.S.
BMW owners have had a love/hate relationship with the iDrive since it first appeared in 2002. Some loved the extra features it added to the cars, and others couldn’t understand how the company who builds the ultimate driving machine could possibly install something so complicated that it distracts from the road. Now in an effort to appease both sides, BMW is introducing a simpler, but still technology-filled, iDrive.
With the launch of the first official images of the facelift M3, BMW also announced that the 2009 M3, M5 and M6 will feature the new generation iDrive control system which will facilitate even easier activation and control of the most important entertainment, communication and navigation features as well as a number of other functions.
The models BMW M5 and BMW M5 Touring, the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M6 Convertible are all equipped with the new iDrive control system as standard. It also comes with the BMW M3 in conjunction with an optionally available navigation system.
Although it was pretty before (and it was not that old,) like a Hollywood actress, the BMW M3 got a facelift to keep its fans happy. In an official document revealing details about the 2009 M models, BMW also revealed the images of the touched-up M3.
Similar to the 3-Series sedan, the 2009 M3 receives new two-tail lights with L-shaped contour LED light, the bumper and the rear lid have also been modified. On the interior it features a redesigned grille fresh air in the center of the cockpit, a new folder under the arm on the center console. BMW offers new color for all three body variants: Le Mans blue.
An official BMW document (in German) revealed the first official image of the M3 facelift just a few days after the 3-Series made its official debut.
Even if the current M3 made its official debut in March 2008, BMW already decided to bring a facelift version of the car on the market. But for those who already bought the old version, don’t worry, there are not so big changes!
According to the same document, the M3 sedan will receive a discreet refinement, a modified design of the start-stop button and chrome applications on the interior.
BMW will unveil the M3 CLS in 2010, in the same time with the facelifted 2010 M3. All the standard equipment will be dropped in order to loose weight: no radio, no navigation system and no air-conditioning.
The front apron, hood, roof, side panels and rear bumper will be made out carbon in order to loose weight.
Under the hood BMW will place an updated version of the standard 4.0L V8 engine, that will now deliver 470 hp. The M3 CSL will make the 0-60 sprint under the 4.5 seconds while top speed will be around 185 mph.
World debut will be made at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Almost a year after Gerhard Richter, M division vice-president, confirmed that BMW will unveil the long-waited M3 CSL, AutoZeitung revealed the first photoshop with the future model.
According to the German magazine the M3 CSL will feature not only an improved design, with carbon fiber body and a new front bumper, but will be completely different to the M line-up.
The performance will also be improved; from what we can understood from the low-res image, it will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds.
BMW will unveil the facelift version of the 3-Series, including the M versions, this autumn at the Paris Motor Show. And the latest spy shots revealed the almost undisguised version of the M3 sedan.
The M3 will feature a new front fascia with a new bumper, modified fog lights and a differently sculpted bonnet. And there will be new tail lamps, too, plus we expect an updated cabin and emission-optimzed engines.
30 years, 300 000 vehicles and a BMW M3 Coupe - these are the most significant earmarks of a remarkable anniversary. Three decades after commencing with the assembly of their first series production model, the BMW M GmbH has now delivered its 300 000th vehicle. The alpine white BMW M3 Coupe was handed over to a customer in Regensburg.
This East Bavarian town is also the location of the BMW plant in which the high-performance sports car is produced. The anniversary vehicle marks a further milestone in the success story of the BMW M GmbH. The number of customers who choose to purchase a BMW M model still continues to grow. Nevertheless, driving a car boasting the M logo remains an exclusive experience. In the year 2007, BMW M GmbH automobiles accounted for around one percent of the BMW Group’s overall turnover worldwide.
The tremendous success of the BMW M GmbH began with a limited production car. In 1978 the company, which was established six years previously as the BMW Motorsport GmbH, presented a mid-engine racing car, featuring a straight six-cylinder power unit that was utilised in the newly founded ProCar series. The car was also produced for reasons of homologation with a 277 bhp road version.
Like the 3-Series Sedan, the M3 will also receive a facelift. The proof are the spy shots made in Germany that prove the car is already testing.
The new M3 sedan will be getting the same LED taillights that were already spotted on the 3 Series facelifted models, but this are only one of the most changes we will see in the next car.
Even if we can’t tell you the exact dates of the unveiling, we can tell you that the first details will be released sometime in 2009.
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