New BMW M3 to hit the streets

ALL-NEW COMPETITION PACKAGE FOR THE 2005 BMW M3 COUPE


For Discerning Driver Who Wants the Ultimate in M3 Handling Performance

Already renowned for its performance and handling, the new Competition Package takes M3 performance to the razor's edge. Every aspect of the M3's handling has been tweaked resulting in the best-handling M3 ever.

The wheels are 19-inch forged-alloy wheels with high-performance tires. They connect to a suspension that has been tuned specifically for the Competition Package. Turn-in is quicker with a more direct steering ratio which goes from 15.4:1 to 14.5:1.

M Track mode and brake system taken from the BMW M3 CSL

The Dynamic Stability Control system includes a less intrusive M track mode, as on the M3 CSL, ensuring the security of DSC and spirited driving too. For inclement conditions the regular DSC mode remains. The brakes, also adopted from the M3 CSL, include compound and cross-drilled rotors. The front rotors have also been enlarged from12.8 to13.6 inches.

As the serious enthusiast would expect, the Competition Package is available in combination with the standard six-speed manual or the optional Sequential Manual Gearbox.

The interior enhancements of the package are subtle but purposeful. The Alcantara steering wheel and handbrake grip feel good to the touch. The addition of the steering wheel-mounted button for the DSC M track mode requires the deletion of the multi-function controls and cruise control. The Competition Package is available with all M3 Coupe interior and exterior color combinations. Two trim items are exclusive to the Competition Package. Special Competition Package aluminum trim is included on the interior. A new exterior color, Interlagos Blue, is offered only with this package.

The Competition Package will be available for 2005 M3 Coupes beginning with December 2004 production and it will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The price for the package will be $4,000.

Spoonie_G - 11/19/2004 8:55:58 AM

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Those pics really illustrate how dated the E46 BMWs are. Wow, that car looks old school. As much as I love my 330i, the design is starting to look a little played-out

rack - 11/21/2004 1:04:23 PM

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"oldBMW - 11/19/2004 12:24:40 PM
Title: kk
Comment: IMO you can have a 20 year old bmw and its still special to own and to drive and will always get respect and admiration from other drivers no matter how old. "

I look at people w/ 20 year old bmw's and wonder if thats all they can afford, but really want to have a bmw. I don't know where the admiration comes from??? I know a guy with a 12 year old bmw, and people pay as much attention to that as they would a KIA.

rack - 11/21/2004 1:24:58 PM

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But MBZ is still king, they have maintained classic German design, and the quality of their automobiles is once again on the rise

HHAHAh
who are you trying to fool? There is no evidence of this whatsoever. Saying their quality is on the rise doesnt make it so.

rack - 11/21/2004 1:33:02 PM

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"Comment: I kinda see oldbmw point, some well preserved specimens are still valuable and appreciated in the classics market. "

1984 is not a "classic" also thats like saying old camaros are cool, so new ones are also (even though no longer made). I think the 69 chevelle/malibus are cool, the new ones are junk.

rack - 11/23/2004 7:40:56 PM

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"Comment: Look at the new c-class interior, the nano-tech paint, the lights and drive quality--they are all top notch. The new ML special edition and 350 are also amazing pieces of machinery, the interior workmanship is incredible. The cars they are making are of the highest quality, the changes have been dramatic. Your comment on how an old BMW draws admiration, there is no evidence for that. Saying it doesn't make it so."

I have a many friends with old bmwers the draw admiration from nobody, while my newer lexus (most people consider plain) is looked at by a lot of people.

Also the paint, lights, and interior is and has always been on par with all other manufacturers in its class. Its the excessive ammount of shop time that they need to improve. Or the Performance for $$$ that you pay. A 3 series is a much better option anyday. Especially because their entry level in naturally aspirated, instead of the need to be repaired all the time kompressors. I have 3 friends w/ them. They are always having trouble w/ them. I have had one minor problem with the navigation on my car, other than that its been very reliable. I have yet to make a special trip to have warranty work done. My Mb friends cannot tell me that.

AssassinZO6 - 11/30/2004 12:41:09 PM

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#1- the M3 outprices the G35 by about 15,000 US( 50,000CDN vs. 80,000CDN)
#2 - duh it has 280hp vs your 333
#3-with the money i save i could buy a stillen supercharger and get it to produce 350 and still have enough money for a borla exhaust to boost it even more
#4-plus the G35 will at least tie the M3 for handling (skidpad 0.9g vs 0.92 for the G35, and 67.0 mph vs. 67.7 for the G35 in the slalom)
#5- aren't we supposed to be talking about the M3 competition package?