SPY SHOTS: Six-Cylinder BMW M3 F30 Sedan Spotted on the Road

With the unveiling of the 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan all done and dusted, the Bavarian automaker's engineers have now turned their focus on the other variants of the F30 series including the flagship M3 sedan that was captured by our spies testing on the streets of Germany in a fairly light disguise.

While BMW has done its best to hide the most telling styling features of the M3 such as the shape of the front and rear bumpers, the pictures expose the car's muscular front and rear fenders that house larger alloy wheels and brake sets, as well as the beefier rocker panels.

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1999 Honda Civic Coupe "Converted to a 2011 BMW M3"

We know what some of you may be thinking upon viewing the pictures, and to answer your first question, no, this is not Acura's upcoming ILX luxury compact model that is slated to debut in Detroit in January. Instead, it's one of those bizarre creations we occasionally find over at the crazy world of Craigslist.

Much like the Saab 900S Convertible turned into a Cadillac of some sorts that we showed you last week, this 1999 Honda Civic Coupe is supposed to resemble a BMW.

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BMW M3 Pictures and Review

BMW M3 Pictures and Review

The BMW M3 is a high-performance adaptation of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's centralized motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models accept been acquired from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and awash with coupé, auto and convertible anatomy styles. Upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles accommodate added able and acknowledging engines, bigger handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic anatomy enhancements, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-color "M" (Motorsport) emblem.

BMW M3 2008 Car Pictures and Review

BMW M3 2008 Car Pictures and Review

The BMW M3 is a high-performance adaptation of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's centralized motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models accept been acquired from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and awash with coupé, auto and convertible anatomy styles. Upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles accommodate added able and acknowledging (yet at times smaller) engines, bigger handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic anatomy enhancements, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-color "M" (Motorsport) emblem.

UK Insurer Parts the Most Unreliable and Costly Car to Fix

In an article on a BMW-faced Honda Accord we found for sale on Craigslist back in 2008, we wrote that in a perfect world, our ultimate car would be “designed by Italians, engineered by Germans, built by Japanese and marketed by Americans”.
So, what’s the worst car one could imagine? Well, if we played around with the above statements, we’d say one designed by Japanese, engineered by Americans, built by Italians and marketed by Germans.
But UK insurance firm Warranty Direct had something a little bit different in mind. Instead of playing the origin card, the company decided to check out its database of 50,000 live policies on cars aged five years on average to part the UK’s most unreliable vehicle that would break down every other month and cost an average of £2,050 (equal to US$3,270 - €2,330) to fix each year.

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BMW M3 E30 M3 road car

The third car road-going version produced 195 bhp (145 kW; 198 PS) (catalyzed model). Evolution models (not sold in North America) continued with 2.3 liters but adopted revised exhaust-cam timing, increased compression along with the lack of a catalyst producing approximately 215 hp (160 kW). Later the Sport Evolution model production run of 600 (sometimes referred as Evolution III) increased engine displacement to 2.5 L and produced 238 hp (175 kW). 786 cabriolets were also produced, all by hand in BMW's Garching plant; at the time the 215 hp (160 kW) example was the world's fastest four-seat convertible.



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BMW M3 Critical reception

Ezra Dyer of Automobile Magazine once suggested that "...car magazines generally regard the M3 the same way a four-year-old regards Santa Claus." Car and Driver praised the M3 so much that they placed the E90 M3 in first place in a comparison test against the Nissan GT-R and the Porsche 911 Turbo.

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BMW M3

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When it comes to cars, the consuming public is one that holds its brands to a high level of expectation. And when we find a brand that we like – one that gives us the quality and dependability that we desire – we will remain loyal to that brand until the end. In most cases, this level of loyalty is extended to luxury vehicles – those cars that command a high price but continually deliver in quality and comfort year after year – and sometimes decade after decade. It’s no wonder then that the BMW M3 – as a part of the BMW brand – continues to inspire and engage customers.

The Bavarian Motor Works company (BMW) came to life in 1913 Munich, Germany at the hands of Karl Friedrich Rapp who was committed to producing a high-end luxury vehicle that would appeal to those interested in the finer things in life. Initially, he was most interested in performance – creating those vehicles that would be unsurpassed in the marketplace and hold up to the changes that would certainly be demanded from the industry. And hold up they did; today’s BMW brand continues to be the pinnacle of the industry – the BMW M3 included.

There are many variations of the BMW M3, and the features you get – and the price you spend - depend solely on the particular model that you choose. The M3 series is a sporty version of the compact BMW design and the models within the product line vary according the generation.

BMW M3

The E30 is the first version of the BMW M3 series featuring a 2.3 liter power train, S14 engine, and 238 horsepower. Standard to this design were flared fenders and a sleek aerodynamic design. The E36 coupe came six years after the E30 and featured a 3.0 liter power train, S6 engine and 286 horsepower. The power train increased to 321 horsepower just four short years later and featured a 3.2 liter power train. This particular model is still highly regarded as one of the best models produced by BMW.

The current model of the BMW M3 - the E46 - delivered an incredible 343 horsepower, new 6-speed transmission, and manual gearbox that required no clutch pedal. And the BMW M3 continues to expand its product line with the soon-to-come E92 expected to debut at the end of 2007. The E92 features a V8 engine and 420 horsepower, and will once again elevate BMW to the next level.

The BMW M3 reflects the overall commitment of the BMW company to top quality, customer service, and a dedication to remaining on the cutting edge of the vehicle industry.

BMW M3

BMW M3
When it comes to cars, the consuming public is one that holds its brands to a high level of expectation. And when we find a brand that we like – one that gives us the quality and dependability that we desire – we will remain loyal to that brand until the end. In most cases, this level of loyalty is extended to luxury vehicles – those cars that command a high price but continually deliver in quality and comfort year after year – and sometimes decade after decade. It’s no wonder then that the BMW M3 – as a part of the BMW brand – continues to inspire and engage customers.

The Bavarian Motor Works company (BMW) came to life in 1913 Munich, Germany at the hands of Karl Friedrich Rapp who was committed to producing a high-end luxury vehicle that would appeal to those interested in the finer things in life. Initially, he was most interested in performance – creating those vehicles that would be unsurpassed in the marketplace and hold up to the changes that would certainly be demanded from the industry. And hold up they did; today’s BMW brand continues to be the pinnacle of the industry – the BMW M3 included.

There are many variations of the BMW M3, and the features you get – and the price you spend - depend solely on the particular model that you choose. The M3 series is a sporty version of the compact BMW design and the models within the product line vary according the generation.

BMW M3

The E30 is the first version of the BMW M3 series featuring a 2.3 liter power train, S14 engine, and 238 horsepower. Standard to this design were flared fenders and a sleek aerodynamic design. The E36 coupe came six years after the E30 and featured a 3.0 liter power train, S6 engine and 286 horsepower. The power train increased to 321 horsepower just four short years later and featured a 3.2 liter power train. This particular model is still highly regarded as one of the best models produced by BMW.

The current model of the BMW M3 - the E46 - delivered an incredible 343 horsepower, new 6-speed transmission, and manual gearbox that required no clutch pedal. And the BMW M3 continues to expand its product line with the soon-to-come E92 expected to debut at the end of 2007. The E92 features a V8 engine and 420 horsepower, and will once again elevate BMW to the next level.

The BMW M3 reflects the overall commitment of the BMW company to top quality, customer service, and a dedication to remaining on the cutting edge of the vehicle industry.

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