The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986.
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NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
Damn, that car makes me miss my beloved E36.
EMpower
Autobahn Explorer
E36 M3 used to come in Estoril blue. They seem to have changed the name to Monte Carlo blue. They look the same.
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
Yep, that color is pretty much the same. I would say the Estoril was a bit more metallic with more of a hue of purple in some angles of the sunlight, but mostly pretty much the same. As you might know, my E36 was Estoril. F__k I miss it.
ateekt
Nürburgring Navigator
Yes, it is! A friend of mine (from E-36 club) had his M3 in this color! Good old days, I miss my M3 real bad!
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
Hideous ass drop on this car. WT-F was he thinking?
This is M3 done right.
Yes, it is! A friend of mine (from E-36 club) had his M3 in this color! Good old days, I miss my M3 real bad!
You and me both buddy. I miss my estoril beast.
VroomVroom
Autotechnik Ace
I was thinking that when looking at another set of pictures?
Why would that not have the CB roof and why would you paint the wing mirrors? Why not CB?
And the wheels really need to be powder coated to take that shine away, shiny black against the dull blackish tyres looks odd..
Jackbmw
Schwarzwald Sprinter
The car has got a sunroof = no CF roof but the steel one. Probably it would be technically impossible or very expensive to produce a CF roof with hole for a sunroof.
This blue colour is gorgeous, but you're right the painting scheme looks a little bit strange. Black rims - a matter of taste, the same with kidneys. But mirrors look ugly with black caps, either all black or as in the standard M3.
Nevertheless, it's a great car and I wish I could have one
This blue colour is gorgeous, but you're right the painting scheme looks a little bit strange. Black rims - a matter of taste, the same with kidneys. But mirrors look ugly with black caps, either all black or as in the standard M3.
Nevertheless, it's a great car and I wish I could have one
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
That's exactly what I was gonna say. As for CF with space for sunroof, well, they could do it but it will be VERY expensive. Also, adding motors to the CF for the sunroof just defeats the purpose of the damn thing in the first place.
HighestOfHigh
Cornering Kingpin
Not a fan of the car, but that is the Best blue I have ever seen.
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
rollo
Premium
Estoril, I believe?
They are calling it Monte Carlo Blue but it could be Estoril with a new name.
VroomVroom
Autotechnik Ace
The car has got a sunroof = no CF roof but the steel one. Probably it would be technically impossible or very expensive to produce a CF roof with hole for a sunroof.
This blue colour is gorgeous, but you're right the painting scheme looks a little bit strange. Black rims - a matter of taste, the same with kidneys. But mirrors look ugly with black caps, either all black or as in the standard M3.
Nevertheless, it's a great car and I wish I could have one
Just opt for no sunroof, it's a driving machine, not a comfort machine!
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
Oh yeah, I forgot about Estoril's successor the Monte Carlo Blue. LOL
Jackbmw
Schwarzwald Sprinter
It's Monte Carlo Blue. I know it looks very much like Estoril Blue, which is actually a little bit brighter. As far as I know, BMW had to stop using Estoril Blue because of its ingredients which did not fullfil ecological norms. But some time ago they confirmed that Estoril Blue will soon be available again, this time as a water-based ecological paint
Long live this color !
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
It's Monte Carlo Blue. I know it looks very much like Estoril Blue, which is actually a little bit brighter. As far as I know, BMW had to stop using Estoril Blue because of its ingredients which did not fullfil ecological norms. But some time ago they confirmed that Estoril Blue will soon be available again, this time as a water-based ecological paint
Yeah, in natural light you can tell Estoril blue apart from Monte Carlo due to Estoril having a just a hint of purple in sunlight. Monte Carlo is as blue as blue, no other spectrum there, but it's still brilliant.
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BMW M
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of
BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport")
was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful
in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle
portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most
known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines,
transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications
to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's
private facility at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany. Official website:
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