We are pleased to announce the introduction of the new BMW E92 M3 Coupé to be launched on
Saturday 8 September 2007. The car follows the "M3 Concept Car" which was previewed at the
International Motorshow in Geneva at the beginning of March. The World premier is scheduled for
the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow in September.
The production car closely follows the design of the M3 Concept Car and is powered by a new 4.0-
litre V8 naturally aspirated high-revving engine. The new BMW M3 Coupé will set the benchmark
for the market segment and continue the BMW M3 success story.
Launch Date
The new BMW M3 Coupé is to be launch in the UK on Saturday 8 September 2007.
Model Code and Pricing
Model Code Description Basic Price VAT Retail Price OTR Price
WD92 M3 Coupé £42,680.85 £7,399.15 £49,680.00 £50,625.00
Technical Data
Engine S65
Configuration V8
Capacity 3999cc
Torque 400 / 3900rpm
Power Output 420hp @ 8300rpm
Maximum rpm 8400rpm
Transmission
Manual 6-speed
Dimensions
Length 4615mm
Height 1804mm
Width 1424mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 ltr
Boot Capacity (DIN Method) 430 ltr
Performance
0-62 mph 4.8
Maximum Speed 155*
Fuel Consumption
Urban mpg / ltr/100km 15.8 (17.9)
Extra-Urban mpg / ltr/100km 30.7 (9.2)
Combined mpg / ltr/100km 22.8 (12.4)
C02 Emissions (g/km) 295
Emissions Management EU4
Technical
• Compound disc brakes
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Four exhaust tailpipes
• M Double-VANOS
• M Dynamic mode
• M Mobility system
• M Variable differential lock
• MDrive Manager
• M-specific suspension setup
Exterior
• 18" light alloy M Double-spoke style 260M with mixed tyres
• Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
• M Exterior body styling comprising:
o M Aerodynamic front spoiler with oversized brake cooling ducts in place of front
fog lights
o M Aerodynamic rear spoiler with diffuser
o M Exterior mirrors
o Powerdome with air intakes
o Rear spoiler
o Side gills with integrated indicators and M3 logo
• Xenon headlights for low and high beam
Interior
• Door sill finishers with M3 designation
• M Gear stick
• M Instrument panel comprising
o 200mph speedometer
o M-specific instruments
o Oil temperature display
o Red needles
o Variable preliminary warning lights on rev counter
• M Sport seats with backrest width adjustment and lumbar support
• M multi-function three-spoke leather steering wheel
• Navigation system - Professional
Exterior Paint
The new BMW M3 Coupé comes with metallic or non-metallic paint as standard and has four
exclusive metallic paint colours, not available on the rest of the E92 range. These are in addition to
the four Series colours: Alpine White (300), Jet Black (668), Sparkling Graphite (A22) and Space
Grey (A52)
• Jerez Black (A73)
• Melbourne Red (A75)
• Interlagos Blue (A30)
• Silverstone II (A29)
Upholstery
The standard upholstery on the new BMW M3 Coupé is Novillo leather in the following colours:
• Black (NCSW)
• Palladium Silver (NCH1)
• Fox Red (NCH2)
• Bamboo Beige (NCH3)
Extended Novillo leather is available as an upgrade and available in all four colours.
Interior Trim
The following trims are available exclusively on the new BMW M3 Coupé:
• Titanium Shadow (771) - Standard
• Aluminium Shadow (4MX)
• Black Carbon-structure Leather trim (4MY)
• Anthracite mirror finish Wood (4MZ)
Samples of the paint, upholstery and trims will be sent to Dealerships shortly.
Optional Equipment
Largely the same range of optional equipment is available for the new BMW M3 Coupé as for the
full E92 range. Please see the on-line product library for full details.
Exclusive BMW M3 Coupé Options
• 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drive logic (M DCT Drivelogic) - anticipated to
start production in March 2008
• 2MT, M double spoke 19” forged and polished style 220M with mixed tyres
• 223, Electronic Damper Control (EDC) offers the choice of three suspension settings;
Comfort, Normal & Sport
• 326, Rear spoiler, deletion
• 752, BMW Individual Audio HiFi system. Features a nine-channel amplifier with Digital
Sound Processing (DSP). Sixteen high-end loudspeakers (Neodym magnetic drives,
hexacone diaphragm), at a total of 825W. DIRAC signal processing enables perfectly timed
sound experience in all seats.
On-line Product Library
The On-line product library has been updated and includes of the information outlined above. This
is available under the Product Knowledge section of the Dealer InfoNet.
Insurance Group Rating
The new BMW M3 Coupé has been submitted to the ABI for rating. Results are expected in the
next couple of months.
Product Support Information:
Dealer Launch Briefing Pack
Three copies of the Dealer Launch Briefing Pack will be sent to all dealers during the week
commencing 23 April, marked for the attention of the Dealer Principal, the Marketing Manager and
the Sales Manager.
The packs feature the new BMW M3 Coupé and the new BMW M5 Touring. Each pack includes:
• Press releases
• Press photographs, for internal use only
• Showroom postcards
• Dealer Launch Briefing document, featuring product overviews
Product Brochures
A flyer is being produced and is due to arrive at Dealerships by the end of April. More details will be
published nearer the time. In line with product communication, the full brochure and price list will
be available one month prior to launch.
Product Profile
A Product Profile detailing further product information on the new BMW M3 Coupé will be available
on-line from the end of April.
Dealer Launch Cars
Each dealer has been allocated a launch car. Each vehicle has a high level of specification
determined through careful analysis and taking E46 M3 option uptake rates into account. These
cars are non-spec amendable. More information regarding these cars will be presented in next
week's Sales bulletin.
Vehicle Ordering
IVS and SA3 and Kerridge are being updated to include the new BMW M3 Coupé and will be
available from Tuesday 10 April. FAMOS will be updated by mid-April.
Further details regarding M3 quota will be communicated closer to launch.
If you have any queries relating to this Product News bulletin, please email
product.marketing@bmw.co.uk
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