BMW make Limited Edition M3 and M5

BMW enthusiasts in South Africa who are interested in acquiring BMW’s limited edition M3 and M5 will have to pay a visit to the UK. Only 30 of these mean machines are being made a will be selling like hot-cakes on Pommie Island. BMW’s M division has produced an all new frozen paintjob and the models come with tweaked engines and a long list of extras which could see you paying in excess of R975 500, but only if you lucky enough to get your hands on one.

BMW M3 M Performance Limited Edition

The BMW M3 M Performance Edition has a 313kW V8 engine under the hood that’s mated to a seven-speed M DCT transmission with variable M differential. A Competition Package is standard with this model and lowers the suspension by 10mm with Electronic Damper Control with sport mode and a new DSC+ system. The M3 M Performance also features 19” ‘M’ black alloys a chromed exhaust, side gills, kidney surrounds, black air intakes and front splitters made of carbon-fibre.

On the inside, all M3 M Performance Editions sport black leather seats with either red, white or blue stitching. The front seats are also heated and feature a sliding armrest. A 13 speaker digital Harmon/Kardon sound system offers audio entertainment. Other extras include adaptive headlights, park assist, leather steering wheel, designer floor mats and M stitching on the front headrests. A BMW M Performance Edition logo can be seen on the door sill.

BMW M5 M Performance Limited Edition

The BMW M5 M Performance makes use of a 417kW TwinPower Turbo V8 riding on 20” ‘M’ black alloys and includes a chromed exhaust, side gills and kidney surrounds. Other prominent features include M Sport multi-function seats, powered boot lid, sun protection glass, split-folding rear seats, comfort access and soft close doors.

The BMW M5 M Performance edition also incorporates a reverse assist camera and a 12 speaker multimedia system with USB, MP3 and mobile connectivity. Merino leather seats will keep you comfy while tend to business on the road.

Would you like to drive one of these BMW M Performance Limited Edition models?

The BMW Zagato Coupé

BMW and Zagato have collaborated to develop a once-off, hand built dream coupé, The BMW Zagato Coupé. The BMW Zagato was unveiled at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa fd'Este classic car show held on the pretty banks of Lake Como.

The BMW Zagato is built from aluminium and was constructed entirely by hand. BMW remains tight lipped regarding what lies beneath the hood but has guaranteed speed and power from the BMW Zagato. Much like the BMW Z4, the BMW Zagato Coupé sports a long bonnet with circular headlights, double kidney grille, ‘double bubble’ roof and a ‘Kamm Tail’ rear end.

In appearance, the BMW Zagato Coupé takes on a very strong feel, very much like a Staffie ready to pounce, thanks to its five-spoke 19” alloys. The paint job is rather unique too, which seems to take on different colours in different lighting. It’s not an illusion, it’s just because the paint job consists of a layer of primer followed by metallic silver coated with six thin layers of red paint followed by two layers of clear coat, giving it a strange allure. The BMW Zagato Coupé certainly is a fresh design but don’t get your hopes up of owning it. Do you like the BMW Zagato Coupé?

BMW M6, Safety Car of Note

For many years now BMW has provided safety cars for the MotoGP and most of us would have seen a safety car on TV while watching the MotoGP. They are usually seen in the background following the field in the first lap, ready to respond to a crash.

This is a serious safety car, a specially equipped M6 coupé with BMW’s signature red and blue stripes and includes an extended front splitter, a gloss black grille, Tijuana Taxi light and a rear wing added, just for effect. This BMW M6 coupé is no joke, it’s powerful, very powerful. Fitted with a 412kW 4.4 litre V8 twin-turbo engine mated with a seven-speed M double-clutch transmission as standard, this M6 coupé is capable of 0-100km/h in no more than 4.2 seconds and can easily exceed 250km/h.

Wouldn’t you like to drive one?