BMW unveils 3 Series Coupe and Convertible M Sport versions

About a month ago, we posted a few images of the new M pack for the E92 3 Series Coupe taken from the Brussels Motor Show in January. Now, thanks to BMW UK we have an official press release and a couple of high res pics featuring the E92 Cabriolet M Sport version. Surprisingly enough, BMW notes that the M Sport versions account for more than 3/4 of all 6cylinder- 3 Series Coupe and Convertible sales!

Apart from the M body styling kit, the M Sport pack includes a stiffer suspension set-up, 18’’ or 19’’ rims, sport seats, brushed aluminum interior trim, a pinched price tag etc. BMW also announced that the 1-Series Limited Sports Edition will be offered in the UK only as a 130i (265Hp 6cylinder 3.0-liter engine) in a limited run of 160 cars.-Continued: Click “Read More…” below to check out both press releases and extra pictures

PRESS RELEASE: M SPORT COMES TO THE 3 SERIES COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE
The BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible ranges both have a new flagship model. The M Sport specification level is now the most dynamic and sporting incarnation currently available for the recently launched Coupé and Convertible ranges.

Offered on all engine variants, M Sport cars come with a raft of additional equipment as standard compared to an SE model. An M Aerodynamic body styling package gives the cars a distinct, sporting look, while Sport suspension with a stiffer, and 15mm lower, set-up provides a more focussed ride. All models come with 18-inch M star-spoke light alloy wheels as standard with a differently styled 19-inch M Double-spoke light alloy wheel as an option. High-gloss Shadow line exterior finishes to the window surrounds is also a standard feature.

Inside, all M Sport models feature Sports seats upholstered in Blue Shadow cloth Alcantara, Individual anthracite headlining, M designation doorsill finishers and a short-shift M gearlever with a perforated leather gaiter and handbrake lever. A Brushed Aluminium interior trim and M leather steering wheel complete the package.

M Sport models are traditionally a popular choice for BMW buyers. On six-cylinder-engined 3 Series Coupé and Convertible models they account for more than three-quarters of all sales. The introduction of this latest generation of sports model is expected to maintain this ratio. M Sport model cars are only available in a choice of four metallic colours (Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Le Mans Blue, Sparkling Graphite) and two non-metallic colours (Alpine White, Crimson Red).

Prices start at £28,330 OTR for a 320i M Sport Coupé rising to £37,745 OTR for a 335d M Sport Coupé. The entry-level 320i M Sport Convertible costs £32,255 OTR while the range-topping 335i M Sport costs £40,250 OTR..

NEW BMW 130I M SPORT LIMITED EDITION
An exclusive new BMW 1 Series model comes to the range in Spring 2007. Based on the 265hp 130i, all 130i M Sport Limited Edition models will be built in Carbon Black metallic paint with a Lemon leather interior and come with 18-inch World Touring Car Championship-style light alloy wheels.

Other differences that set it apart from a standard 130i M Sport include Chrome Line exterior surrounds to the windows and a bespoke monikered start/stop button. This is in addition to the M Sport equipment level that includes Aluminium Glacier Silver interior trim, Individual anthracite headlining, M Sports steering wheel and M doorsill finishers to enhance the car. Sports seats, a short-shift M gearstick, Sports suspension and the M Aerodynamic exterior styling package complete the upgrade.

Only 160 BMW 130i M Sport Limited Edition cars will be available in the UK priced at £30,270 OTR. News of the new model comes as pricing for the rest of the BMW 1 Series 3-door range has been confirmed.

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