BMW 2012 M Competition Edition

 

Today BMW of North America takes the wraps off it’s latest limited edition M3. The concept is similar than the previous two other editions but the Competition Edition, with its Carbon trim and black details, is a bit more motorsport influenced. It’s also a way for BMW to signify the launch of Certified M Centers in the US. Instead of a phone bank opening up to sell the cars, BMW is giving one Competition Edition to the first 40 dealerships that sign on to become M Certified. Official Release: BMW of North America today announced the 2012 M3 Competition Edition featuring Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements. To honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972, production for the United States of these very special M3 Coupes will be limited to 40 identically-equipped cars. Each features BMW Individual Frozen Silver Metallic exterior paint with a deep metallic luster to accentuate the athletic lines of the legendary M3. The unique exterior treatment also includes black hood intakes and dark chrome exterior trim, including the kidney grills, the M side gills and the exhaust tips. Black M3 GTS wheels complete the striking exterior. The interior features black Extended Novillo Leather with unique palladium silver accents and palladium silver-contrast stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels / handles, center console, and center armrest. The interior is further distinguished with an Alcantara-covered multi-function M steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay. The door sill finishers also feature the M3 Checkered Flag logo while the handbrake lever sports an embroidered M Power logo. As a final touch, genuineCarbon Fiber trims the dash and center console. The 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition will be offered for an MSRP of $81,060 including destination and handling. (Full specs and gallery after the break) Unlike previous M3 Edition models, one each of the 40 2012 M3 Competition Edition models has been allocated to the first 40 US authorized BMW centers to become M Certified Centers. Each 2012 M3 Competition Edition will be powered by the award-winning 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower M V8 engine, equipped with BMW’s M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) which lowers the 0-60mph acceleration time of the M3 to 4.5 seconds from 4.7. Redline is a breathtaking 8,400 rpm. The 2012 Competition Edition M3 continues the tradition of innovation and passion for driving by incorporating key changes to the M3’s dynamic qualities. The included Competition Package reduces vehicle ride height by 10mm and includes M3 GTS 19-inch wheels (in black for this Edition) with wider offset for enhanced stability, standard Electronic Damping Control with enhanced programming, and higher-threshold programming for the M Dynamic Mode. 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition features and Highlights Exterior Frozen Silver exterior paint Black hood intakes Dark Chrome exterior trim – Kidney Grills – M side gill elements – Exhaust tips Black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels Interior Extended Black Novillo leather upholstery with Palladium Silver accents Palladium Silver stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels / handles, center console, and center armrest Alcantara multi-function M steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay Carbon Fiber interior trim, including dashboard and center console. Door sill finishers with M3 Checkered Flag logo. Handbrake lever with embroidered M Power logo. Packages Competition Package – Dynamic Damper Control – M3 GTS 19-inch light alloy Y-spoke wheels (black) – Competition package suspension with 10mm lower ride height – Modified programming for the M Dynamic Mode Cold Weather Package – Ski-bag – Heated front seats – Retractable headlight washers Premium Package – Power folding auto-dimming mirrors – Universal garage-door opener – Comfort Access keyless entry – Power rear sunshade – Power front seats with driver seat memory – Interior rearview mirror with compass – Rear Park Distance Control   Options M Dual-Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic Navigation System with Real-time Traffic Info. Bluetooth connectivity iPod and USB Adapter BMW Apps iPhone integration Come share you thoughts about the M3 with over 1500 other M-Series Club Members on Linkedin:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups/BMW-NA-Releases-2012-M3-2138385.S.79963574?view=&gid=2138385&type=member&item=79963574