M Performance versions of the BMW M3 and BMW M5 have been announced. Just 30 of each model will be available.
The M3 M Performance edition is priced at £74,080 and the M5 M Performance Edition is £95,140. Both cost around £20,000 more than the standard models. The cars are only available in the UK.
With the two new models brings three new Frozen paint colours, BMW Individual Japan Red with a Frozen Red wrap, BMW Individual Frozen White and BMW Individual Frozen Blue.
The M3 feature an array of extra standard equipment, including 19-inch Matt Black alloys, carbon-fibre front splitters, BMW Professional Media Package and a ‘One of 30’ laser cut into the interior trim, all of which would usually cost £9,790.
It houses the same 420hp V8 engine currently used in the standard M3, producing 420hp and top speed of 155mph. Power is transferred to the road using a seven-speed M DCT gearbox along with a variable M differential.
Along with a performance upgrade which boosts power from 552bhp to 560bhp, the M5 features additional equipment worth £22,075. Highlights include 20-inch M Double-spoke Matt Black alloys, M Sport multi-functioning seats, internet, BMW Professional 12-loudspeaker system and also a ‘One of 30’ laser cut into the interior trim.
Both models are available to order from BMW dealers now.
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What's the point ?
Well, you purchase a BMW from the M-Division plainly because you want a factory tuned BMW with high performance while not losing the practicality, the robustness, and the luxury of the car.
Obviously, it's already tuned. And now, they release some 'what so called' " PERFORMANCE PART " for their tuned vehicles.
What's the point of tuning a tuned car ? What i am trying to express is adding these performance parts on a BMW which came out straight from the M Division factory is just a redundant, or unnecessary. It's like installing a pair of wings on a shark, drawing a pair of legs on a snake ( to resemble a dragon ), or clone a Jumbo-Jet sized Lion in order to balance the ecosystem ( since many were shot down, making a stronger one will handle the job of those that were shot down )
The whole idea is just ridiculous. The same goes to releasing performance part for the BMW tuned by M-Division. The M-Division is not indulging themselves in building individual model like the AMG did ( SLS AMG and SLS AMG ROADSTER ), instead, they are focusing on tuning BMW cars. Come on, spend the money on some individual M Models..
The trend is now towards the
The trend is now towards the bling-bling...
The appearance is more and more important. And it's reinforced with the shift of the centre of gravity of the world.
I have known BMW and M.
No, not touchy
It's just that you seem to say the same thing every time. We get it, you prefer Jags to BMWs. I like Jags myself, but I don't go repeating the same thing every time there is an article on the M cars.
That said, it's a free forum, so it's not for me to moan about what you or anyone else says or how many times you say it. So, I officially withdraw my moan forthwith.
For what it's worth, I do think the M cars are beginning to get too pricey....as are Jags, for that matter.