BMW M3: Australian Pricing

Motoring Channel Staff - 4/September/2007

Melbourne, Australia — BMW has confirmed the Australian arrival of the eagerly awaited fourth-generation BMW M3. It will arrive in Oz on the 11th of October 2007, immediately after its debut at the Australian International Motor Show.

Powered by a 4.0-litre V8 engine that develops 309kW @ 8300rpm, the M3 is more exotic than Teutonic. Underneath the four images, we also included a North American marketing video of the new M3 at the bottom of the page, which shows just how attractive the new model is when in motion.

Australian pricing for the new latest BMW from the famed 'M' Division is as follows:

M3 Coupé: $157,000

The options list isn't as large as most Beemers, but does include things like a high end audio system and larger 19-inch alloy wheels, which have proven very popular in Europe. Here's the list:

Electric sunroof – glass: No Cost Option
Electric rear roller blind: $550
BMW Individual High End audio system: $1,900
19-inch forged M light-alloy wheels: $3,800

"With over 1,200 examples of the E46 generation coupé sold in Australia, the BMW M3 is undoubtedly Australia’s most useable and sought after super coupés," said Tom Noble, the general manager of marketing at BMW Group Australia.

"The key to all BMW M3’s is the car’s supreme agility. High cornering grip means plenty of fun for drivers. It seats four in comfort over long or short distances, has a practical luggage compartment and of course the power and performance to put many much more expensive cars to shame. The new M3 will provide drivers with more fun and more performance than ever," said Noble.

With 309kW of power @ 8300rpm and peak torque of 400Nm @ 3900rpm the new M3 has overflowing with high-revving V8 power. Able to rev up to 8400rpm, the engine combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox provides the new M3 with a zero to 100km/h time of just 4.8 seconds. 

The new mode will also be the first BMW sold in Australia to be equipped with Brake Energy Regeneration.

The BMW M3 also features MDrive, which is positioned on the steering wheel for immediate access to the vehicle setup saved in the MDrive menu. Steering forces can be varied between Normal and Sports settings, Electronic Damper Control can be adjusted with three different settings – Normal, Comfort and Sports, and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) can be completely deactivated, all at the touch of a button.

For the first time, Australians can order their new BMW M3 with Melbourne Red or Jerez Black paintwork, which like other M colours, is named after famous Formula One circuits around the world, including Interlagos Blue and Silverstone. 

Other paintwork options include Alpine White and Black as well as Sparkling Graphite and Space Grey metallic.

Highlights of new standard equipment includes Novillo leather upholstery, Electronic Damper Control (EDC), MDrive, Adaptive Headlights, High-beam assist, Voice recognition, Comfort Access system for keyless entry and starting with Start/Stop button, front as well as rear Park Distance Control (PDC), BMW Assist, sunroof, heated front seats, Brake Force Display, metallic paintwork, and of course the new V8 engine.

Priced at $157,000, the new M3 will go on sale in Australia on October 11, 2007.

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