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[dxb335d]

HMMM...

BMw what are you playing at...

[Andrew@DTUK]

We’ve long ago found out and mourned BMW’s decision not to produce a hardcore lightweight track-ready CSL version of the new V8-powered BMW M3. Yes, no M3 CSL but we do get this - a foursome of BMW M3 Edition Models, which are basically a choice of 4 M3s that are colour coordinated inside and outside with minor mods such as a lowered suspension.

To go into specifics, the four M3s come in either Alpine White Non-Metallic, Black Non-Metallic, Dakar Yellow Non-Metallic or Monte Carlo Blue Metallic. On the inside, the Black and White models get a white-coloured surface for the Alpine White and Black models on the center armrest, center console and door panel armrests. The Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue models get yellow or blue contrasting seams on the armrests and door close handles.




All the 4 models get Checkered Flag Design entry trim bars, Carbon Structure Leather interior trim with white contrasting seams. The cars also get Black Novillo Leather seats with contrasting seams (white on the Alpine White and Black cars, body colour for the Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue cars) and vertical trim stripes on the upper section of the backrest and at the front of the legrest.




On the outside, the cars get a dark eloxy-plated chrome finish for the kidney grilles, side gills and dual exhaust tailpipes. The openings on the engine compartment lid are finished in black. The 19 inch forged M light alloy wheels are either available in black or regular, and for the Alpine White, Black and Monte Carlo Blue models, the same rims are also available in contrast white with polished spokes. The suspension has been lowered by 10mm on all four corners.

I’m not sure on what occasion did BMW release these models, as they are simply called Editions, not Special Edition, nor Anniversary Edition, or even We Just Feel Like It Edition.





Read more: http://paultan.org/archives/2009/06/...xzz0HHSQj7lV&B

BMW Press Release:

Supreme Performance, Exclusive Style: The BMW M3 Edition Models.

Powerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style - the unique characteristics of the BMW M3 are now available in highly attractive Edition Models focusing on the most outstanding highlights of these outstanding cars.

Based on the BMW M3 Coupé, the M3 Edition Models offer a choice of no less than four highly individual cars boasting perfectly harmonised modifications in body design and interior features as well as special light-alloy wheels and an even lower chassis.

The BMW M3 Edition Models will be entering the market worldwide in July 2009 in Alpine White, Black, Dakar Yellow, and Monte Carlo Blue. In the interest of supreme exclusivity their production period is limited to just six months.
Individual highlights both outside and inside.

On the BMW M3 Edition Models the exterior paintwork and interior design are individually matched to one another. Depending on the respective Edition model, the body comes either in Alpine White Non-Metallic, Black Non-Metallic, Dakar Yellow Non-Metallic or Monte Carlo Blue Metallic. The combination with BMW Individual High-Gloss Satin Chrome accentuates the truly sophisticated character of the Edition Models.

The openings on the engine compartment lid on all models are finished in black, the BMW kidney grille, the side gills and the dual tailpipes on the exhaust system come in dark eloxy-plated chrome. The caps on the special BMW M exterior mirrors are likewise finished in black and are connected to the A-pillars by dual arms extending out of the mirror base finished in body colour.

Special colour highlights add an individual touch also to the interior of the BMW M3 Edition Models. The surfaces on the centre armrest, the centre console and the armrests on the door panels are finished in White on the Alpine White and Black models. At the same time these Edition Models come with interior trim in Carbon Structure Leather with white contrasting seams. The seats in Black Novillo Leather feature bespoke contrasting seams as well as vertical trim stripes on the upper section of the backrest and at the front of the legrest. On the Alpine White and Black models, these features come in white, on the Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue models they are in the appropriate exterior colour.

As a further feature the armrests and door closing handles at the inside on the Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue models come with yellow and, respectively, blue contrasting seams. And last but certainly not least, entry trim bars in Checkered Flag Design bearing the "M3" model designation give all Edition Models yet another highlight.

Special rim design and lowered suspension.
To optimise the looks of the car, all four Edition Models come with specially designed light-alloy rims and a unique suspension: On all models the 19-inch forged M light-alloy rims in double-spoke design are available either in black or in the classic rim colour. And on the Alpine White, Black and Monte Carlo Blue models, the same rims are also available in a special white contrasting colour with polished spokes.

The suspension of the BMW M3 Edition Models adds to the sporting style of the cars, lowering the entire body by 10 millimetres or 0.4".


BMW M3: supreme performance with eight cylinders and seven gears.
The BMW M3 Edition Models give this high-performance athlete a particularly striking look also reflected by the car's supreme driving dynamics based on a unique all-round concept and drivetrain/suspension technology inspired by motorsport. The V8 high-speed power unit of the BMW M3 develops maximum output of 309 kW/420 hp from 4.0 litres.

Power is transmitted to the rear wheels either through the six-speed manual gearbox featured as standard or through the optional M double-clutch gearbox with Drivelogic enhancing both the dynamic performance and the all-round efficiency of the BMW M3 all in one. In this case acceleration to 100 km/h comes in 4.6 seconds (six-speed manual: 4.8 seconds) and average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 11.9 litres/23.7 mpg imp (six-speed manual: 12.4 litres/22.8 mpg imp)/100 kilometres.

The BMW M3 comes as standard with a lightweight carbon roof, while the options include Electronic Damper Control and the M Drive menu enabling the driver to configure individual, M-specific suspension and drivetrain functions just right for his personal style

[Stronie]

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[G33]

i saw that too

i like the interior

[G33]

Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

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[Hoops]

Looks like there is someone else out there copying my mods!!
Like the graphite exhaust tips and wheels, not sure about the interior but still think my car looks better!!! Again, some lead some follow!!!!

[dxb335d]

Sorry it may look good but its a waste of time, not meat to it... FFS we want more power or a proper LTD edition, not a few sparkling shiny bits and a gash colour coded central console..

WE WANT A FACKIN CSL.

[Geoffo]

Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

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What does this mean ??

[Andrew@DTUK]

Originally Posted by Geoffo318

What does this mean ??

repost, or maybe retard?

[- Paul -]

It's a game the cousins from over yonder like to play. One starts with R then the next E etc etc. Much fun!



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[SiKkBaSs]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Looks like there is someone else out there copying my mods!!
Like the graphite exhaust tips and wheels, not sure about the interior but still think my car looks better!!! Again, some lead some follow!!!!

I was gonna say. Looks like yours...

Those alloys look sweet. Fandangigolo why don't you like it?

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by lightweight

I was gonna say. Looks like yours...

Those alloys look sweet. Fandangigolo why don't you like it?

Read what ive said in my second post.

[Andrew@DTUK]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

It's a game the cousins from over yonder like to play. One starts with R then the next E etc etc. Much fun!



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[beemerbird]

Interesting that BMW are offering cosmetic mods similar to those that Paul (M3Fast) has already done to his, having had the bits before he got the car lol. Looks damn good though.

I agree why not offer more power but then...........everything from the engine back would have to be 'beefed up'. It costs enough for a manufacturer to tune a N/A petrol engine as it is, without strengthening the drivetrain, diff, etc. My hunch is that the viable cost of all the latter could put the eventual asking price beyond what BMW feels the market would cough up. That asking price could also be nudging too close to the M5/M6 for comfort.

[dxb335d]

Makes this special edition pointless.

[lolololol]

An additional £3k ??? Surely buying a normal one and doing mods yourself as people have done here wouldn't cost £3k ?

[mrpickle]

i think 900 is reasonable

[ss134]

They should have stripped the M3 out for the special edition and made it a proper CSL. Lose the leather seats and replace with the Performance seats, lose the carpets, stereo etc etc.
There is nothing 'special' about this.

[mrpickle]

i like the 'special' white stitching

[ss134]

special needs

[beemerbird]

When you actually read what alterations/upgrades BMW did to the CSL in terms of engine tuning and cycle parts, it would be interesting to see how much all that would cost for the new M3.

If memory serves, BMW eventually relented in 1995 with the E36 after pressure from the car racing brigade and produced the M3 CSL. Maybe 'demands' for the E9x models could make them relent again.