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The new BMW M3 Coupe and M3 Sedan

It is probably the most eagerly anticipated launch in the history of th M brand: the new M3 will soon come to the US. The press has already been raving about the powerful new V-8 engine, the surgically precise handling, the muscular design and the sensory satisfaction of the driving experience of the new M3 Coupe.

Car and Driver says that "...it remains the soulful driving machine that made its predecessors perennial Car and Driver 10Best favorites... Fast corners, slow corners, acceleration, or braking, it's just sensational."

Automobile writes "... the new [M3], like each M3 before it, is the best sedan-based sports car of its time. Stealing the crown from the Audi RS4, the 2008 M3 is no exception to that rule."

But the big news today is that after an 11-year hiatus, the M3 will again be available as a 4-door sedan. Just last week a press release was published by the BMW Group that announced the return of this fabulous car. For the real performance car enthusiast this exciting addition to the M3 family will eleminate any excuse to shop another branc.

The M3 Sedan will follow the same subtle yet aggressive differentiation strategy as the Coupe; except for the Carbon Fiber Roof which will not be available on the sedan. The sedan comes standard with a steel roof; an optional moon roof is available.

Launch Schedule
Production for the M3 Coupe will start in December 2007; the sedan production will be released at a later date. The retail launch of both body derivatives is planned for spring 2008.

Product Information
Derived from the BMW 3 Series coupe platform the M3 boasts an array of specific solutions and features.

Engine:
  • 414hp 4L V-8 engine, 8,400rpm redline
  • 295 lb-ft
  • Individual throttle butterflies
  • 30 lbs lighter than S54 6-cylinder

Suspension:
  • All new aluminum suspension, wider track (lower rear trailing arm only carry over part from the 3 Series)
  • Shorter final drive (3.84 vs 3.46) than 335i
  • More direct steering (12.5:1 vs 14:1)
  • Cross drilled brakes

Exterior:
  • Carbon Fiber Roof (only on coupe, ordering the optional regular moon roof replaces carbon roof
  • Power dome, wheel well extension, aero package
  • Functional side gills, quad exhaust pipes
  • Light weight bumpers
  • Four exclusive M colors, Jerez Black, Melbourne Red, Interlagos Blue and Silverstone

Interior:
  • M sport seats
  • Sport steering wheel
  • Variable tachometer / oil temperature gauge
  • Carbon leather trim (optional)
  • Console mounted Power and DSC buttons
  • The M3 Coupe is a 4 seater, the Sedan seats five

Options and Packages:
M3 optional equiptment and packages are very similar to the 3 Series models. Please not that the standard upholstery is a cloth/leather combination - leather is optional or is included in the Premium Package. An optional extended leather upholstery is available that covers the lower dash board and glove compartment cover.