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Each 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3
Coupe 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 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3
Coupe 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” 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.
About BMW Individual Frozen Paint
Colors
The special BMW Individual matte
paintwork on the Frozen Black Edition M3 adds a rare metallic
luster to the vehicle. Compared to conventional exterior colors
with gloss finish, the sculpture-like character of Frozen Black
paint highlights the athletic contours of the M3. To achieve
this luster, a special BMW-developed silk matte clear coat is
applied over the Black Metallic base coat. 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 finish from becoming glossy.
Four Generations of BMW M3
Racing provided the reason for the
original M3’s 1986 creation. BMW produced the M3 as a road-going
homologation version of its 3 Series to gain eligibility to
compete in the German Touring Car Championship. Popularity and
strong consumer demand substantiated the case to continue
developing the M3, making it both a better performer and more
inviting road car as it evolved along with the underlying 3
Series, the company’s most popular vehicle. In 1988, North
Americans met the BMW M3 for the first time, and its
high-revving 2.3-liter inline-4 with 192-hp became a legend on
this side of the Atlantic.
The next generation M3 arrived in
the 1995 model year with a 3.0-liter (and later, 3.2-liter)
240-hp inline-6 powerplant. That car began the next chapter of
M3 Racing history which lasted a decade on both sides of the
Atlantic. In 1997, the first M3 Sedan joined the family and the
M3 Convertible followed shortly thereafter.
The third-generation M3, available
from 2001-2006 as a coupe and convertible, again was offered
with six-cylinder power, this time providing a remarkable 333 hp
from 3.2 liters. From the 2002 model year, this M3 marked BMW’s
first offering of the Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) for the
United States.
The fourth and current generation
M3 was introduced for the 2008 model year as a Coupe, Sedan, and
Convertible, featuring an all-new 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower V8
engine with eight individual throttle bodies and an 8,400-rpm
redline. Showcasing its remarkable performance envelope, the
newest M3 Coupe serves as the basis for the M3 GT2 race car,
which successfully competes in endurance races against the most
exotic cars from around the world in the American Le Mans
Series. A pair of BMW M3 GT2s are preparing to take on the 24
Hours of Le Mans this weekend. American BMW team driver Joey
Hand is looking to add to his wins at both the Daytona 24 Hours
and the Twelve Hours of Sebring earlier this year.
Photos: BMW
(June 10, 2011) |
