BMW aficionados know that once an M car goes into production that's it, there will not be any technical upgrades during its lifecycle. And since the current M3 was launched two years ago a new one is not expected until at least 2013.
A number of ideas are coming up regarding this, including one saying this is a CSL (Coupe Sport Lightweight). It will be remembered that a track-focused lightweight M3 CSL last went on sale with the E46 model. Among others it had a carbon fibre roof, an SMG II transmission, 90-degree fixed front seats and semi-slick tyres. But BMW says a CSL is not on the agenda for the E92.
Another possible culprit could be a road going version of the BMW M3 GT4 race car. Audi is availing units of the R8 GT3 to the public and BMW might be doing the same with its racer. The E46 M3 had a Competition Package which was also called the CS in the UK.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Mystery BMW M3 Caught Testing on Nurburgring
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Vorsteiner BMW E92/90 M3 GTS3 Limited Edition
Vorsteiner has unveiled their new GTS3 styling package for the BMW E90/E92 M3. Consisting of a new front bumper and hood, the package gives M3s an aggressive appearance without being overly garish. The bumper has an expanded center air intake, a downward extension (that lowers the car visually), redesigned side air vents, and a replaceable one-piece carbon fiber front splitter. Options include carbon fiber construction, "dry vacuumed woven plastic" construction, and a two-piece carbon fiber front splitter.
Available exclusively for the E92 M3, the GTS3 hood features dual air vents, a "power dome", tighter lines, and rolled carbon fiber edges. Like the bumper, the hood can also be ordered with carbon fiber construction (single or dual sided).
Thursday, July 9, 2009
BMWs M-Division Preparing Competition Spec M3 GT4
Many would say that BMW’s M division has lost its soul and purpose when the legendary tuning division introduced the X5M and X6M. Not anymore. Well to do, M-ophiles will have something to look forward to in the form of a M3 GT4.
Raced at the 24-hours of Nurburgring this past May, the GT4 is fitted with all the race-ready kit you’d expect in something developed to race at the famed ‘Ring. The kit includes an Ohlins suspension setup, aerodynamics enhancements, a full roll cage, an airjack system, race buckets, and a modified engine and transmission. Its a trackday toy or a competition-only machine, so don’t expect to see it on the road.
It has yet to be confirmed for production but Dr. Kay Segler, BMW’s M Division head said its being actively considered. Expect it to be available to gentleman racers sometime in 2010.
Superchaged BMW M3 E46 and Z4M by G-Power
G-Power a well known tuner for BMW has released performance package for the M3 E46 and the Z4M. At the heart of the tuning program is a new large ASA TM I 20 centrifugal supercharger that boosts the M3 and Z4M 3.2-liter straight-six engine's output from 343HP and 365Nm to 450HP and 450Nm or 331.9 lb-ft of torque.
The 107 horsepower boost helps improve acceleration from standstill to 200km/h or 124mph from the standard M3 E46 Coupe's 18,1 seconds to 14,7 seconds, making it even faster than the current 420HP-strong M3 V8 that needs 15.8 seconds for the same sprint.
To improve road handling, the performance package for both the M3 E46 and Z4M include a continuously height-adjustable G-Power coil-over suspension RS with nine selectable settings each for bound and rebound.
The M division sports cars ride on lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport tires (245/30 ZR 20 at the front and 285/25 ZR 20 at the back) that allow a top speed of more than 300km/h or 187mph. Though not included in the basic package, G-Power also offers a sports rear muffler that produces a deeper and more sonorous tone.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
IND's BMW M3 Coupe E92 Dakar Yellow Project
IDN has released their latest product based on the BMW M3 and it is named as BMW M3 Coupe with the Dakar Yellow project. A set of 18 inch HRE alloy wheels with 275/35 R18 Nitto rubber is fitted to the car. Besides that, a Vorsteiner front lip spoiler and rear diffuser, which seem to work pretty well with the Dakar Yellow paint job.
Our only objection in terms of styling concerns the smoked tail lights but overall, the E92 looks the part and stands out without being obnoxious. IDN's M3 finished project car also features a KW suspension kit and custom made Brembo brakes.
PARTS
* Brembo 365×34mm / 345×28mm with custom Race Grey finish and Race Brembo font
* HRE 18″ HRE Monoblock Race Wheels
* Nitto NT05 275/35/18 all around
* BBS Stud conversion kit
* KW Clubsport Kit
* AA Software
* Vorsteiner Polyurethane front lip spoiler (Gloss black)
* Vorsteiner VRS Rear diffuser type II 1×1 weav
* Vorsteiner E92 VRS Boot Lid 1×1 weav
* OEM M3 E92 mirror caps (Gloss black)
* IND Painted reflectors
* IND Painted side markers with tinted LED (Gloss black)
* IND Painted front grilles (Gloss black)
* IND Tinted rear tail lights
Source: M3post
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Racing Dynamics Mods Flat black BMW M3
BMW M3 coupe dressed in a Racing Dynamics bodykit and finished in a flat black was 'nice'. But that was before we checked out the same car with its factory Jerez Black metallic paintjob (see pics after the jump). Our personal take is that it looked better before but needless to say, when it comes to aesthetics, everyone has their own preferences.
The modded M3 E92 was featured on the M3Post forums by its owner that goes by the alias 'Labelexec'. We don't know many other details on the project car other than it was created by FBLSport in cooperation with RDSport aka, Racing Dynamics.
Source: FBLSport
