No, there is not a word missing in the title. They're called the BMW M3 Edition models. Maybe it's a bad translation, or there really isn't a good translation, either way it's an odd name for what looks like a pretty cool, although mildly upgraded, set of M3s.
Available in four colors -- Alpine White, Black, Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue -- all cars features dark chrome grill insets, side gills and exhaust tips along with black hood scoops and side mirror caps. The interiors get contrasting stitching on the seats and door panels in varying colors depending on the exterior.
A lowered suspension (-0.4") and unique 19-inch wheels are also standard. The light alloy, double-spoke wheels come in a variety of finishes including polished with white accents. Thankfully, that option is limited to black, white and blue versions only.
BMW says the M3 Edition models will be available worldwide starting in July. Strangely enough, that doesn't always include the U.S., but given the fact that these cars are nothing more than a minor cosmetic trim package, there's a good chance we'll get them too.
altimadude00 says:
08:31 AM, 05/30/09
Did BMW take a page from VW's "White Knight" Eos?
geebee says:
06:33 AM, 05/31/09
All this amounts to is a new option to overcharge customers for this vehicle. 2008 M3 coupes are crossing the auction block at Mannheim for $46K after stickering for $74K 9 months ago. It is no wonder BMW had to take a $2 Billion USD write down on the residual value of their leased vehicles in 4Q2008. I can already see this Edition package being a $4500 option check box. What a joke...
jederino says:
05:12 PM, 06/ 1/09
It is utter foolishness, and I would sorta prefer to avoid the lame add-ons if I was shopping for a used example, but it will be kinda fun to spot these details on the road and say to myself, "So that is what a guy looks like who doesn't know the value of money."