BMW of North America today announced the 2012 M3 Competition Edition featuring Frozen Silver outside paint and other enhancements. To honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW Thousand in 1972, production for the United States of these very special M3 Coupes volition be limited to forty identically-equipped cars. Each features BMW Individual Frozen Argent Metal outside paint with a deep metallic luster to accentuate the able-bodied lines of the legendary M3.

The unique exterior treatment also includes blackness hood intakes and dark chrome exterior trim, including the kidney grills, the Grand side gills and the exhaust tips. Black M3 GTS wheels complete the hit exterior. The interior features blackness 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.

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The interior is further distinguished with an Alcantara-covered multi-function Grand steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay. The door sill finishers as well feature the M3 Checkered Flag logo while the handbrake lever sports an embroidered Thou Ability logo. As a last bear upon, genuineCarbon Fiber trims the nuance and middle console. The 2012 BMW M3 Contest Edition will be offered for an MSRP of $81,060 including destination and handling.

Unlike previous M3 Edition models, one each of the 40 2012 M3 Competition Edition models has been allocated to the starting time 40 US authorized BMW centers to become Yard 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'south M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) which lowers the 0-60mph acceleration time of the M3 to 4.five seconds from four.7. Redline is a breathtaking 8,400 rpm.

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The 2012 Contest Edition M3 continues the tradition of innovation and passion for driving by incorporating primal changes to the M3'south dynamic qualities. The included Contest Packet reduces vehicle ride height by 10mm and includes M3 GTS 19-inch wheels (in blackness for this Edition) with wider commencement for enhanced stability, standard Electronic Damping Control with enhanced programming, and higher-threshold programming for the M Dynamic Manner.
A complete listing of equipment may be constitute at the terminate of this release.

Contest Edition celebrates the M3's rich racing history in the US.

The checkered flags emblazoned on the door sills and steering wheel of the M3 Contest Edition pay tribute to more than a decade of BMW GT course success on the racing circuits of North America.

From Lime Rock Park in the Litchfield Hills of Western Connecticut to Laguna Seca Raceway merely north of California'due south Monterey Bay, the BMW M3 has given sports car racing fans across N America reason to cheer since the first BMW of North America M3 racing program began in 1995.

With drivers such every bit Neb Auberlen, Boris Said and the legendary Hans Stuck, the BMW M3 dominated the GT classes of sports car racing in the States into the new millennium with two generations of BMW M3 (E36 and E46), winning 53 of 118 races entered. In 1997 the BMW M3 became one of the few Marques always to win itsclass at both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in the aforementioned twelvemonth. Equally remarkable equally that was, the feat was repeated the very next year.

A decade and a one-half later the BMW M3 continues to height the American Le Mans Series podiums confronting a tough field of GT competitors. Led by American racing icon Bobby Rahal, BMW Team RLL won the ALMS GT Manufacturer and Team championships in both 2010 and 2011, with Joey Mitt and Dirk MÏ?ller calculation the Driver's title this year for a clean sweep of all GT grade championships.

Major M3 Racing Championships in Due north America:

1996 BMW M3 (E36) IMSA GTS-2 Manufacturer

1997 BMW M3 (E36) SportsCar GTS-iii Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Bill Auberlen)

1998 BMW M3 (E36) SportsCar GT3 Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Mark Simo)

1998 BMW M3 (E36) USRRC GT3 Manufacturer, Squad, Driver (Ross Bentley)

1999 BMW M3 (E46) ALMS Team

2001 BMW M3 GTR ALMS Manufacturer, Squad, Driver (Jorg Muller)

2004 BMW M3 (E46) Rolex GT Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Bill Auberlen)

2010 BMW M3 GT ALMS Manufacturer, Team

2011 BMW M3 GT ALMS Manufacturer, Team, Driver (Joey Hand, Dirk Muller)

About BMW Individual Frozen Paint Colors.

The special BMW Individual matte paintwork on the M3 Contest Edition adds a rare metal luster to the vehicle. Compared to conventional exterior colors with gloss finish, the sculpture-similar graphic symbol of the Frozen Argent paint highlights the athletic contours of the M3. To reach this luster, a special BMW-adult silk matte clear coat is applied over the Silver Metallic base of operations glaze. BMW Individual's Frozen paints meet or exceed all BMW standards for durability and longevity, and feature a full factory warranty. Special care guidelines are provided to customers and authorized BMW centers to prevent the terminate from becoming glossy.

About One thousand Certified BMW Centers

Thousand Certified BMW Centers are authorized BMW centers which have taken actress measures to specialize in BMW Yard vehicles. These centers have client advisors who have been specially trained at the BMW Operation Driving School in South Carolina. Additionally, these centers have created a specific atmosphere to showcase the high-operation BMW Yard vehicles and accessories.

A list of M Certified BMW Centers may be found at www.bmwusa.com.

2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition features and Highlights
Exterior

• Frozen Argent outside pigment
• Black hood intakes
• Dark Chrome exterior trim

o Kidney Grills
o M side gill elements

o Exhaust tips

• Black M3 GTS nineteen-inch wheels


Interior

• Extended Black Novillo leather upholstery with Palladium Silver accents
• Palladium Silver stitching on front end seats, headrests, door trim panels / handles, center panel, and middle armrest
• Alcantara multi-role M steering wheel with M3 Checky Flag logo inlay
• Carbon Fiber interior trim, including dashboard and centre console.
• Door sill finishers with M3 Checky Flag logo.
• Handbrake lever with embroidered M Power logo.

Packages

• Competition Package

o Dynamic Damper Command
o M3 GTS xix-inch light alloy Y-spoke wheels (black)

o Competition packet pause with 10mm lower ride height
o Modified programming for the K Dynamic Style

• Common cold Conditions Package

o Ski-bag
o Heated front seats

o Retractable headlight washers

• Premium Bundle

o Ability folding auto-dimming mirrors
o Universal garage-door opener

o Comfort Access keyless entry
o Ability rear sunshade

o Power forepart seats with driver seat retentivity
o Interior rearview mirror with compass

o Rear Park Distance Control

Options

• M Dual-Clutch Manual with Drivelogic
• Navigation System with Real-fourth dimension Traffic Info.
• Bluetooth connectivity
• iPod and USB Adapter
• BMW Apps iPhone integration