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08-18-06, 06:05 AM
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New BMW M3 Specs released in the wild
Posted Aug 18th 2006 8:02AM by Damon Lavrinc
Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., BMW
You're well acquainted with the speculation and rumors surrounding the upcoming release of the M3. Up until this point though, all we've had are blurry spy shots and chance encounters captured by fellow gearheads. However, two Beemer-centric sites have dropped some very specific, albeit dubious, information about the price, options and most important, power figures, that will find adorn BMW's newest driver's car.
Engine output, although rated in kW and Nm on the sites, equates to 412 hp and 310 lb./tq., right within the range the boys in Munich estimated when pressed for details. Additionally, the engine will be a 4-liter V8, equipped with bi-VANOS and will send power through either a 3rd generation 7-speed SMG or a 6-speed manual. No word on what which transmission will come standard.
Pricing, with the applicable import costs will be $53,975, a mere $5k over the current 2006 model.
All the sorted details, pulled straight from the two posts can be found after the jump.
Major Standard Equipment
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.
Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975
Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC
Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., BMW
You're well acquainted with the speculation and rumors surrounding the upcoming release of the M3. Up until this point though, all we've had are blurry spy shots and chance encounters captured by fellow gearheads. However, two Beemer-centric sites have dropped some very specific, albeit dubious, information about the price, options and most important, power figures, that will find adorn BMW's newest driver's car.
Engine output, although rated in kW and Nm on the sites, equates to 412 hp and 310 lb./tq., right within the range the boys in Munich estimated when pressed for details. Additionally, the engine will be a 4-liter V8, equipped with bi-VANOS and will send power through either a 3rd generation 7-speed SMG or a 6-speed manual. No word on what which transmission will come standard.
Pricing, with the applicable import costs will be $53,975, a mere $5k over the current 2006 model.
All the sorted details, pulled straight from the two posts can be found after the jump.
Major Standard Equipment
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.
Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975
Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC
08-18-06, 09:45 AM
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This V8 is brand new is based on the E60 M5's V10. Hence 310 lb-ft is actually not bad when compare to the M5's torque.
08-18-06, 10:32 AM
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08-18-06, 10:33 AM
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And I would get the base model to save weight. If you look at the option list, they all add weight to the car. Maybe just leather seats but it would great if you could get manual seats (not likely). The carbon fiber roof is a carry over from the current CSL.
08-18-06, 11:41 AM
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That's not a problem. People who want to be the first in line to pick up a specialized, pseudo-limited production car like M3 probably can afford it, even at a premium.
For those who can wait, they can place an order for whatever options they want.
For those who can wait, they can place an order for whatever options they want.
08-18-06, 12:11 PM
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