Video: BMW M3 promo “Living in The Lights”

Bandito Garage has released a new 2 minute and 20 second promotional video of the BMW E92 M3 Coupe titled “Living in The Lights”.

“Living in The Lights” is part of the BMW film series “The Hire” and is by Mouse McCoy. This new video was filmed in Los Angeles featuring the M3 Coupe and a pretty lady on the passenger seat.

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BMW cancels plans for another performance model

We just reported yesterday that BMW won’t be producing the M1 Hommage concept. Now BMW has also cancelled plans to produce a lighter, sharper and faster CSL version of the E92 M3.

The E93 BMW M3 CSL was supposed to be powered by the same 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 470 horsepower. To save weight, BMW was going to drop the radio, navigation and air-conditioning. A lot of details were supposed to be replaced with carbon to save weight.

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BMW M models for 2009

The high-performance BMW M GmbH sports cars enter the year 2009 both ideally equipped and in top shape. With specific body modifications to the BMW M3 Saloon, the introduction of the new iDrive generation for all versions of the BMW M3, the BMW M5 and the BMW M6 as well as a “competition package” for the BMW M6 Coupe, we have ensured that the respective models are able to continue to strengthen their pole position in the disciplines design, ease of operation and driving pleasure. The BMW M GmbH currently offers nine models, this being the most varied and attractive product portfolio in its 30-year history as a supplier of exceptionally sporty production cars.

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Video: BMW M3 racing version - roll-out

If ever a production car had a lot in common with Formula One, it is the BMW M3. So it is no surprise that BMW is releasing a racing version of the latest generation of this impressive sports car.

After one year development time, the BMW M3 designed specifically for motor racing has completed its first meters on the track. Watch the video of its maiden drive.

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BMW M3 Coupé E 92 by HAMANN

If we don’t have it, it doesn’t exist – this is the HAMANN motto for its extensive part programme for the current M3 Coupé. Since 1986, the Laupheim-based company has developed and manufactured products for the individualisation of BMW automobiles, using their experience gained in the heated battle of motorsport.

The result: powerful performance enhancements, lift-reducing aerodynamics components and a stable sport braking system. Striking 19- and 20- inch light alloy rims and precious interior modifications made of aluminium and carbon complement these upgrades.

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The Next M-series Back Down to Six or Four Cylinders?

The first M3 had an inline four. The next two gens holstered straight sixes. And now the M3 has a high-revving V8. BMW’s mighty M5 went from two generations of straight sixes to a V8 to a high-revving V10.

All this horsepower excuses BMW from having to lighten its cars and focus on improving dynamics. It seems that BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is thinking along the same lines.

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