BMW has launched a new M Sport package for the new 3-Series coupe and convertible. Offered on all engine variants, M Sport cars come with a raft of additional equipment as standard compared to an SE model.
An M Aerodynamic body styling package gives the car a sporter look, while Sport suspension with a stiffer, and 15mm lower, setup provides a more focussed ride.
All models come with 18-inch M star-spoke light alloy wheels as standard with a differently styled 19-inch M Double-spoke light alloy wheel as an option. High-gloss Shadow line exterior finishes to the window surrounds is also a standard feature.
Inside, all M Sport models feature Sports seats upholstered in Blue Shadow cloth Alcantara, Individual anthracite headlining, M designation doorsill finishers and a short-shift M gearlever with a perforated leather gaiter and handbrake lever. A Brushed Aluminium interior trim and M leather steering wheel complete the package.
M Sport models are traditionally a popular choice for BMW buyers. On six-cylinder-engined 3 Series Coupé and Convertible models they account for more than three-quarters of all sales. The introduction of this latest generation of sports model is expected to maintain this ratio.
M Sport model cars are only available in a choice of four metallic colours (Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Le Mans Blue, Sparkling Graphite) and two non-metallic colours (Alpine White, Crimson Red).
02/14, 12:41 AM
posted by:
SRT-4Ken
———>DAAGG, now that is PHAT………
02/14, 12:51 AM
posted by:
gitcypher
Dammit! I knew that ugly ass front end would start to grow on me.
02/14, 1:21 AM
posted by:
moogleii
Nice. But, I actually think the rear is really ugly. But maybe it’ll grow on me.
02/14, 1:24 AM
posted by:
lotusfire
So hot.
lol @ gitcypher.
02/14, 1:41 AM
posted by:
MY Si
looks like it wants to eat something……..
02/14, 1:44 AM
posted by:
F451
The 3 series has again reclaimed its glory.
02/14, 2:05 AM
posted by:
meekin111
I hate the new 3 series but this pack goes a long way toward redeeming it
02/14, 2:06 AM
posted by:
Stealth E34
I don’t like how they offer the M-package on non-M cars. It doesn’t make any sense. Owners of real M’s must get pissed when they see a debadged M-packaged 320i fly past them.
With that said, the car is gorgeous, I’d gladly take one, and good job by BMW once again.
02/14, 2:44 AM
posted by:
asiminator
I dont think any owner of an M BMW has any angst towards drivers of 320i’s with the M package. For the people in the know the difference is instantly identifiable. The fact of the matter is BMW makes the majority not on car sales but on accessories. This was told to me by several people who work at BMW HQ Munich. I cant recall exactly but i think the price of accessories added onto new car sales is 16% (on avg) of the base price.
02/14, 3:04 AM
posted by:
A4
eh its cool, i like S-line better
02/14, 8:05 AM
posted by:
Renton
Cool. The regular 335i coupe with regular sport package is pretty sharp already though.
I think what this means is that the upcoming ///M3 is going to be quite a bit more expensive that the E46. I’ll bet it tops out over $70K now. It will also be more hard edged.
I guess the M-sport will split the difference.
The 335i is plenty fast.
02/14, 8:30 AM
posted by:
Madcapp
Those rims look like the same style from the ZHP Performance Package that was available starting in 2004.
02/14, 8:31 AM
posted by:
Madcapp
On second look, maybe not.
02/14, 8:55 AM
posted by:
Ricardo Head
I still say it looks like a chick car. Yes, I’m sure any BMW performs decently, but their styling has left a LOT to be desired for a long time now.
02/14, 9:11 AM
posted by:
joseph
Very nice….3 series is easily the best looking in the BMW lineup IMHO.
02/14, 9:14 AM
posted by:
James
I wanna see more pictures and 335i Coupe only for me.
02/14, 12:37 PM
posted by:
bacalao
SUCKS!!! really really bad design doesnt even look sporty at all, does not attract attention whatsoever very disappointed in BMW
02/14, 1:51 PM
posted by:
gsh
if anything the interior additions are worth the upgrade alone…alcantera seat inserts and anthracite headliners. i dunno, depends on how much.
02/14, 3:33 PM
posted by:
rey323
Good looking car… *sigh* this is going to push the 335i with this option way over 50K…
02/14, 4:25 PM
posted by:
imageWIS
The S-Line with titanium kit looks a lot better than the M package…
Jon.
02/14, 11:54 PM
posted by:
Renton
^^^ The S-Line is a sedan, this option is for the Bimmer coupes. The new coupes look better than any Audi.
Its true.
02/15, 2:43 AM
posted by:
Hidden_Hunter
rey323, you should be happy yours are that cheap. Here it’s more like US$125,000
02/15, 4:55 AM
posted by:
amanda
What the heck is “individual anthracite headlining”? Is it just black headlining or is the cloth something special?
02/15, 7:32 AM
posted by:
Renton
amanda — it probably just means “black” , instead of grey or beige. Since Induvidual is capitalized, it must come from the BMW Individual division, how this is extra special I do not know, but it may be a higher grade of fabric.
02/15, 2:43 PM
posted by:
Cobradreamer427
I still don’t understand… this isn’t the actual M series right?
02/15, 10:10 PM
posted by:
Bimmer
Cobradreamer427,
///M Sport is not actual ///M-Series (///M3, ///M5, ///M6, ///M Coupe, ///M Roadster).
About headliner: I think it’s just Black, although last generation of ///M5 (E39) had Black Alcantara headliner (not sure if it was an option or standard equipment).
02/15, 11:30 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
Cobradreamer427: It’s basically an aesthetics M-Series look-a-like kit with a few sporty driving add ons. Am I right here guys? Correct me if I’m wrong. Bimmer seems to know what he’s talkin about
02/16, 1:10 PM
posted by:
Renton
It is a cosmetics package with stiffer springs.
Nothing like a real M, which has significant running gear upgrades and a completely different motor.
02/22, 2:14 AM
posted by:
jonmartin
ya pretty much what bimmer/renton said