M3 Competition Pack

[Breaker]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/248266/bmw_m3_competition_pack_revealed.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=aed1643d06aad63b54eacbbaa392c489

 

[mikedav]

LIKE. I'd ditch the spoiler though.

Sorely tempted by an M3 but think I would miss the Z...

 

[Breaker]

I tested the new M3 and it's fantastic, maybe my next car down the line, but it's no Z4. Just missing something in the driver experience for me at this moment in time. And the interior was a bit bland compared to the new Z4's.

 

[easty027]

not that keen on it from that image, maybe its the colour? looks soo bland.

 

[Breaker]

Looks like a rendered car pic though. May look better in the metal. I agree, the colour doesn't seem to suit it.

 

[sixspeed]

Since I had one on loan I appreciate these a lot more. I got a chance to throw it around, and did a quick run over to the 'Ring for a weekend, and I could see it had a LOT of potential.... and that engine....!!

:worshipbmw:

 

[WLH]

They will be available in April on this side of the pond and can be pre-ordered now... 8)

 

[powerontap]

Just like breaker, the M3 could end up being my next car, but I also am very concerned about missing that Z driving experience, one the M3 cannot duplicate with the same personality.

 

[Wondermike]

I think I like it

The Competition Package is priced at £3,315 in addition to the standard BMW M3 Coupé’s £53,275 OTR price.

Key facts

* The BMW M3 Coupé with Competition Package is based on the most powerful road-going M3 ever.
* The Competition Package comprises revised Electronic Damper Control with a new Sport setting, 10mm lower ride height, a new DSC+ system to cater for enthusiastic driving and bespoke 19-inch CSL-style alloy wheels.
* The BMW M3 Coupé with Competition Package features EfficientDynamics fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technology. Auto Start-Stop makes its first appearance on a V8 engined BMW car in addition to Brake Energy Regeneration and other measures.
* The current generation of BMW M3 is the first road-going M3 to be offered with adjustable suspension.

 

[ksher]

I wonder how much fuel the M3 can save with Auto Start-Stop and other EfficientDynamics features. Why can't BMW put Auto Start-Stop on E89 then?

I bought E89 instead of a faster, cheaper and better equipped E92 (325i M Sport) all because of the low driving position and its beautiful roadster body. E92 is very good driver car, but both exterior and interior look boring, even M Sport models.

 

[mcbeee]

I wonder how much fuel the M3 can save with Auto Start-Stop and other EfficientDynamics features. Why can't BMW put Auto Start-Stop on E89 then?

I bought E89 instead of a faster, cheaper and better equipped E92 (325i M Sport) all because of the low driving position and its beautiful roadster body. E92 is very good driver car, but both exterior and interior look boring, even M Sport models.

Auto Start -Stop ...???? WTF is it?

 

[WLH]

Auto Start-Stop
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/...ics/phase_2/technologies/auto_start_stop.html

 

[mcbeee]

Very cool, and a possible pain at time I'm sure. My E89 shuts off fuel going down hills ...does that count?