bMW reinforces its sports range in Argentina. Just a couple of months after the launch of the impressive M4 Coupé Competition, the Munich firm complements it with the arrival of the M3 Competition, the sedan variant, which adds versatility and functionality to the features and performance of its two-door brother. of a saloon.
In this regard, Ivana Dip, CEO & Managing Director of BMW Group Argentina, stated: “The BMW M3 represents the core of BMW M. With a sedan body and four doors, it combines unmistakable performance optimized for the track with ease for everyday use, the formula that made this model famous. Its arrival means the expansion of this subbrand’s products in Argentina, after the successful arrival of the BMW M4 Competition in September. In addition, this vehicle becomes the first to include BMW ConnectedDrive services in Argentina, which we will continue to communicate in the coming weeks.”
For his part, Leandro Larregina, Sales and Network Development Manager of BMW and MINI, highlighted: “The BMW M3 Competition takes advantage of much of the development of the M4 GT3 that competes in different international championships. It also offers specific equipment for sporty driving, such as its carbon fiber seats, the M sport differential, the adaptive chassis and the M Driver’s Package and M Drive Professional packages, which increase its maximum speed and allow traction control to be configured up to 10 different levels, for example. Without a doubt it sums up all the current mechanical and technological development capacity of BMW M.”
These are its main features:
The new:
It is the even more extreme variant of the M3 sedan, which shares the same characteristics with the recently presented M4 Competition, with an even more aggressive aesthetic and extra performance and performance, designed for both track use and day-to-day use. since it also offers a great level of comfort, technology and safety.
Aesthetically, the massive double kidney features gloss black horizontal bars and their design extends and shapes the bulging ribs of the hood. The bumper is also much more aggressive compared to conventional versions, with a large lower air intake accompanied by two air channels at the ends that highlight the width of the vehicle.
The Competition version adds sculpted fenders with M air vents, the prominent side spoiler, the carbon fiber reinforced polymer roof, the 18” M forged wheels on the front axle and 19” on the rear axle. At the rear, the enormous diffuser, the four exhaust outlets and the carbon rear spoiler stand out, among other elements made of this material.
Indoors, the sporty atmosphere is given by the bucket seats, in this case upholstered in leather and microfiber. The entire cabin has two-tone alcantara coverings, along with aluminum and fiber appliqués. Like the renewed 3 Series, it has 100% digital instruments configurable by the driver along with the multimedia system, which incorporates special functions with telemetry and information on the various vehicle parameters.
As it is a variant signed by the Motorsport division, it adds the M buttons, located both on the steering wheel and on the control panel, allowing two personalized set-up configurations to be stored and instantly recalled (engine, chassis, etc. parameters can be adjusted). steering, brakes, gear changes and assistance).
Comfort equipment (featured):
Tri-zone automatic climate control, BMW Live Cockpit Professional multimedia system with digital instruments with 12.3” display and 14.9” touch screen for infotainment, voice commands, reversing camera, USB/Bluetooth, compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay , Harman Kardon HiFi sound system with 16 speakers, multifunction M sports steering wheel, front seats with electric regulation and memories, customizable ambient lighting, Head-Up Display, parking assistant, electric sunroof, full LED headlights, electric windows with one touch , electric mirrors, electrically assisted steering.
Safety equipment (featured):
8 airbags (front, side, curtain and knee), four-wheel disc brakes with ABS/EBD/BA, traction control, stability control, tire pressure sensor, Isofix anchors, cruise control adaptive with Stop&Go function, autonomous emergency braking with rear cross traffic detection and recognition of pedestrians and cyclists, lane keeping assistant with steering intervention, automatic high beam switching on, Run Flat tires and parking assistant by camera and radar .
Mechanics:
The basis is the well-known 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine – internally called S85. In this case, the Competition version brings the power up to 510 HP and the torque to 650 Nm between 2,750/5,500 rpm), coupled to the 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. For our country, BMW chose the rear-wheel drive configuration (in some markets it is offered with all-wheel drive as an option).
Additionally, it has M adaptive suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, M carbon brakes, M sports differential with variable lock, M Driver’s Package with speed limitation to 290 km/h and M Dynamic Mode, a more permissive regulation of stability control to achieve controlled skids.
Benefits:
- Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 3.9 seconds
- Maximum speed: 290 km/h (electronically limited).
- Approved mixed consumption: 9.8 l/100 km.
Technical sheet: BMW M3 Competition technical sheet
Price and warranty:
- BMW M3 Competition Sedan M Race Track: U$S 244,900
- 3-year unlimited mileage warranty
