BMW M3 Review
The 3 series provided just about anything one could want from a car, all designed by BMW. From a compact sport coupe to a sedan or convertable, you’ll find it all in the 3 Series lineup, and the newest addition of the M3 is no exception. The latest model which has been dubbed the M3, has been tweaked for more output, upgraded suspension and even better handling while not losing any of its sporty design or luxurious interior elements which make the 3 Series such desirable cars.
The current M3 model was introduced in 2008 and was based on the present generation of the 3 Series. Currently there is only one model available among all three designs of the coupe, sedan, and hardtop convertible. The M3 has a generous 4.0 liter V8 engine, which is great for cranking out 414 horsepower, giving the M3 a huge power boots over current 3 Series models. To accommodate, the M3 has been designed with special hardware upgrades, which are better able to handle the sheer power under the hood. These improvements include a better set of brakes, more suspension tuning, and better handling.
The current model M3 is very similar to its previous model, as it comes with all the luxuries customers have come to expect from the 3 Series line of BMWs. Xenon headlamps are the standard, which make cutting through fog a breeze, and the leather upholstery will cradle both driver and passenger in comfort, while offering heated seats to keep those nasty winters at bay. The convertible M3 sports a stylish hardtop with specially designed leather seating which helps deflect heat. Other amenities include 19 inch wheels, satellite radio, and of course, BMW’s standard iDrive navigation system. Of course, many of these are optional.
The 3 Series has always been about performance, and the M3 coupe does not disappoint in this department. Surprisingly, the M3 was able to accelerate from zero to 60 in just under 5 seconds and in a true test of its powerful braking system, it was able to stop from 60 to 0 in just 100 feet.
Over the course of the life of the M3, there have been several generations of M3. The CD player was a standard feature starting in 2002, and later on in 2003, the first DVD-based navigation system was introduced. Since then, the only real major addition to the line has been the Competition Package, which arrived in 2005. This package provided some fine tuned performance hardware which improved an already smoothly handling car. With such features as 19-inch forged wheels and revised suspension, the Competition Package soon became a standard feature available on all M3 models.
Road testers of the M3 have done nothing but sing praises about the car’s superior handling when compared to cars in the same class. The only real complaint registered was with the convertible model, with testers citing more wind and road noise than the other models of the M3. All in all, the M3 provides the ultimate driving experience, no matter if the coupe or sedan is more fitting for personal tastes.
BMW M3 Video Review
