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This model was called the M3 Competition Package (ZCP) in the United States and mainland Europe, and the M3 CS in the United Kingdom. Compared to the regular M3, the Competition Package includes: 19-inch BBS alloy wheels: 19 in×8 in at the front and 19 in×9.5 in at the rear.
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The M3 is a legend in the world of performance cars, causing enthusiasts to gush over its visceral engines and razor-sharp handling. That legend, by the way, started all the way back in 1986 when the first M3—a performance edition of the similarly beloved E30 3-series—hit the scene. Despite the fact that the first one was offered only as a coupe, t...
Under the hood is a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six that makes 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque; it makes glorious sounds all the way to its 7500-rpm redline. For more power, the Competition package offers 444 ponies. A six-speed manual is standard and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is optional. When we tested an automatic M3 equipped wi...
The interior layout is identical to the standard 3-series sedan and materials are largely the same as well. It's a driver-focused cabin with primary controls all within reach of the driver, but its layer of sportier carbon-fiber trim (metal and wood are also offered) and sport seats don't feel special enough considering the M3's performance potenti...
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May 22, 2018 · The horsepower increase over the M3 Competition is modest, from 444 horsepower to 453 (the regular M3 makes 425), but the torque boost is strong: The S55 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six,...
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Feb 10, 2023 · Overview. 2. Engine, gearbox and technical highlights. 3. Performance and 0-60. 4. Ride and handling. 5. MPG and running costs. 6. Interior and tech. 7. Design. 8. Long term test. 31. Evo rating....
25 Photos. LOOKING TO BUY THIS CAR? LOOKING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Fuel Economy: 17 / 25 mpg. Horsepower: 425@5,500. Torque: 406@1,850. See All Specs. Pros. Excellent handling. Punchy turbocharged...
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Jul 20, 2018 · The M3 (and the M3 Competition) experience has been fine tuned to near-enough perfection in the CS formula, from the super direct steering to the thunderous flow of power to the booming exhaust. This is not a car built for suburban exploring, but BMW deserves credit for making its CS feel pretty liveable when it’s not being driven in anger.
May 24, 2018 · The CS uses a tweaked version of the M3’s twin-turbo straight-six endowed with an extra 10bhp over the Competition Pack model – now 454bhp at 6250rpm – while torque has swelled to 443lb ft at...
