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The BMW M(Motorsport) was initially created to facilitate BMW’s racingprogram in the 1960s and 1970s. For years, the M has seen grand successin racing venues across the world and has bloomed in the growing marketfor high performance sports cars.
The BMW M3 Coup
View next photo eis the latest in the M Series cars to arrive in India. The car is basedon BMW’s popular 3 Series sedan and comes with a modified engine, suspension, interior trim, aerodynamics and exterior styling. It isdesigned purely to thrill people who are looking for a high-performancesports car. The coupe comes with a lightweight body and has a verypowerful engine. It has been tried and tested on some of the toughestproving grounds in the world.
The BMW M3 Coupe competes with the Audi TT Coupe in India.
Powertrain & Performance
TheM3 Coupe derives power from a 4.0-litre V8 engine that has a maximumoutput of 420 bhp@8400 rpm and a peak torque of 400 Nm@3900 rpm. A6-speed manual gearbox ensures optimum transmission of engine powerresulting in smooth acceleration on demand. It offers super-fast, super-precise gear shifts every time.
The coupe’s lightweightbody construction enables it to be very dynamic in movement and theperfect 50/50 weight distribution of the car at the front and rearprovides great stability. Its high performance braking system reactsquickly and effectively to the driver. The lightweight braking systemis composed of high-performance compound disc brakes that provideexcellent braking even under wet weather conditions.
The ’MDynamic Mode’ feature when engaged, allows the driver to push the carto the limits without having to worry about losing control. In thismode, the Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) system automatically steps into bring the car under control if it seems to be slipping.
Build & Styling
New BMW M3 Coupe Car - Interior
TheBMW M3 Coupe has an incredibly lightweight yet strong carbon roof andan unmatched ’M’ chassis. The car rides on double-spoke 18-inch alloywheels that provide an extremely sporty look. Even sportier multi-spoke19-inch alloy wheels are available as an option. High speed tyresdeliver amazing performance and stability on the toughest of roads.Body coloured bumpers with large air dams on the front bumper ensurethat the powerful engine is cooled fast and efficiently. They alsoenhance the sporty appeal of the coupe.
