M3/M4 BMW Introduces Yet Another Special Edition M3 Coupe for China

[Bartek S.]

The new Chinese-market M3 special is all about colors with buyers having a choice of two unique exterior finishes, gunmetal grey or black. In both cases the bespoke color is created by combining a metallic finish with a silky matte clear coat. Other cosmetic tweaks include the black chrome side air intakes and exhaust tail pipes, the red brake calipers and the lightweight 19-inch high-gloss alloy wheels.
Inside, BMW’s designers opted for carbon fiber decorative trim and matching special black carbon fiber leather for the seats along with contrasting red seams for the seat edges and door armrests.
The Chinese-market BMW M3 Matted Edition is powered by the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V8 engine found across the standard M3 lineup that churns out 420 horsepower and 400Nm of peak torque.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/03/bmw-introduces-yet-another-special.html

 

[Mr Robert]

Inside, BMW’s designers opted for carbon fiber decorative trim and matching special black carbon fiber leather for the seats along with contrasting red seams for the seat edges and door armrests.

Are they doing the whole seats in that carbon fibre style leather that they use for the interior trim?

 

[SCOTT27]

You May mock, but these editions sell out and very quickly in fact.

 

[Cashmere]

I spy a BMW performance shifter.

 

[LaArtist]

I like the dark green interior..looks great with the CF

 

[south]

Let's try to keep it politically correct in here. Thanks for understanding.


Best regards,
south

 

[Mr Robert]

You May mock, but these editions sell out and very quickly in fact.

Of course, otherwise they would not have been painted... sorry, made.

I'm a bit curious - is the urge for these special editions stronger in certain markets?

 

[bum-man]

No I made a Joking remark about what they ATE, while you were being sincere about how Americans are stupid. There is a difference.

In any case I was fine with all of it until these specific posts where deleted.

 

[south]

Inappropriate comment is inappropriate, no matter what others have posted before or not. We'll have a look at the posts you've brought to our attention, so let's please stop this discussion here. I'll keep you both updated via PM.


Best regards,
south

 

[donkeykong]

Looks good the carbon fiber trim is a must if you ask me. But does any of it warrant a special edition tag attached to it? Probably not,just seems a bit gimmicky.

 

[Levi68]

The interior is not of M3 but of 3 Series Perforamnce. Look at the center console, the 3 buttons are missing.

 

[bmwownage]

Special edition works in China, people there wana be special, and i guess their rather shallow experience with cars mean that they are rather inexperienced in personalising their cars to make it unique. so for these people who wants to be unique and stand out, they would want a "special" edition. whereas elsewhere in the world no one probably cares about a special edition being just small colour differences or trim differences, i mean i can always get aftermarket parts to make it my car. my thought.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Special edition works in China, people there wana be special, and i guess their rather shallow experience with cars mean that they are rather inexperienced in personalising their cars to make it unique. so for these people who wants to be unique and stand out, they would want a "special" edition. whereas elsewhere in the world no one probably cares about a special edition being just small colour differences or trim differences, i mean i can always get aftermarket parts to make it my car. my thought.

I don't know what is with Asian cultures and special editions. Walking around Malaysia there were 100's of 'special edition' fragrances that you just don't get elsewhere.