BMW E92 M3 Coupe Drives Off Into Sunset as Last Ever Built Rolls Off the Line

r3dbimmer89 · 07-05-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

What we lament is the loss of a true Motorsport engine, designed from the ground up for an M car. The S55 will hopefully have the power and stamina to be a race engine, but it likely won't be a special M engine. Even with all the fancy shmancies that BMW M will do to the S55, it will still be a hopped up N55. This will be the first M3 with a powertrain designed around fuel economy.

I think the S55 will be special since the N55 is not a bad start. No one thinks the S54 was a bad engine as it was based on the M54. Pretty much every M3 engine was based on an AG engine expect the S65.

schnell325 · 07-05-2013, 03:30 PM

Sean@PSI · 07-05-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell325

Roundown · 07-05-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ramuman

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Originally Posted by juicedcubed

I feel lucky to have purchased my dream car. Ever since I was a young kid I dreamt of getting an m3 (e46 at the time). I am glad that the next gen is going back to i6, I am just iffy on the whole turbo thing. They should just leave that to the 335i body.

Lord. I do wonder how many people that complain about turbo lag have actually driven a car with the N54, N55 or the S63. They behave almost identically to large displacement NA engines. BMW has made miscues in recent times. Their turbo technology, however, isn't one of those areas.

I've own[ed] both. The Nx turbo engines are incredible, some lag and a bit breathless where it matters, but certainly best in class. Problem is, a bespoke NA M engine is on a different plane.

The new cars will be fantastic - but had M added direct injection (better mileage and more torque) to the S65 and plopped it into the forthcoming, lighter chassis ...

...that would be a car w/o critics.

330d · 07-05-2013, 04:08 PM

Vehicle information

VIN long WBSKG91040J455282

Type code KG91

Type M3 (EUR)

Dev. series E92 (M3)

Line 3

Body type COUPE

Steering LL

Door count 2

Engine S65

Cubical capacity 4.00

Power 309

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SONDERLACKIERUNG (490)

Upholstery LEDER NOVILLO/SCHWARZ (NCSW)

Prod. date 2013-06-28

Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES

1CB CO2 CONTENT

1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION

1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION

161 EU5 EXHAUST EMISSIONS NORM

2MD M DRIVE

2PA LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS

223 ELECTRONIC DAMPER CONTROL (EDC)

230 EU SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

302 ALARM SYSTEM

4AE ARMREST FRONT RETRACTABLE

423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

490 SEAT BACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

521 RAIN SENSOR

563 LIGHTS PACKAGE

6FL USB-/AUDIO INTERFACE

6VC CONTROL COMBOX

609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM

698 AREA-CODE 2

7KC NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL

7MA COMPETITION PACKAGE

8SC COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF TELESERVICE

8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE

8SP COP CONTROL

8S3 AUTOMATIC LOCK WHEN DRIVING AWAY

8TF ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS

8TN DAYTIME LIGHTS ABOUT LIGHTMENU ADJU

868 LANGUAGE VERSION DUTCH

877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION

886 DUTCH / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION

Series options
No. Description
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D

459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY

502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM

522 XENON LIGHT

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

771 INTERIOR TRIM TITANIUM SHADOW

775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE

Individual data

Processing Individual
Sign "BMW individual"

0490 Special painting
Paintwork "fire orange II" (BASF FK70-2M08), as code U94.

Jason · 07-05-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt2000

Back to one year of no production M3 purgatory

Won't be that long.

schnell325 · 07-05-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 330d

Vehicle information

VIN long WBSKG91040J455282

Type code KG91

Type M3 (EUR)

Dev. series E92 (M3)

Line 3

Body type COUPE

Steering LL

Door count 2

Engine S65

Cubical capacity 4.00

Power 309

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SONDERLACKIERUNG (490)

Upholstery LEDER NOVILLO/SCHWARZ (NCSW)

Prod. date 2013-06-28

Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES

1CB CO2 CONTENT

1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION

1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION

161 EU5 EXHAUST EMISSIONS NORM

2MD M DRIVE

2PA LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS

223 ELECTRONIC DAMPER CONTROL (EDC)

230 EU SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

302 ALARM SYSTEM

4AE ARMREST FRONT RETRACTABLE

423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

490 SEAT BACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

521 RAIN SENSOR

563 LIGHTS PACKAGE

6FL USB-/AUDIO INTERFACE

6VC CONTROL COMBOX

609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM

698 AREA-CODE 2

7KC NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL

7MA COMPETITION PACKAGE

8SC COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF TELESERVICE

8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE

8SP COP CONTROL

8S3 AUTOMATIC LOCK WHEN DRIVING AWAY

8TF ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS

8TN DAYTIME LIGHTS ABOUT LIGHTMENU ADJU

868 LANGUAGE VERSION DUTCH

877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION

886 DUTCH / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION

Series options
No. Description
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D

459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY

502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM

522 XENON LIGHT

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

771 INTERIOR TRIM TITANIUM SHADOW

775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE

Individual data

Processing Individual
Sign "BMW individual"

0490 Special painting
Paintwork "fire orange II" (BASF FK70-2M08), as code U94.

I can't wait to meet this car this summer!!

mkoesel · 07-05-2013, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt2000

I was talking about the F30 M3 Sedan being a year out from hitting US streets, I'd be really surprised if the M4 showed up in early 2014 with the M3 as the coupes are usually a year behind the sedans. Here's to hoping...although I'm not in a big rush because I'd like to have at least 12 months of owning the latest body style M3 before Im out dated

Latest info suggests the M4 will be there with the M3 in a combined January debut. Ordering dates, production dates, and delivery dates are not yet being released.

Legion5 · 07-05-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by riM3

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Originally Posted by ramuman

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Originally Posted by juicedcubed

I feel lucky to have purchased my dream car. Ever since I was a young kid I dreamt of getting an m3 (e46 at the time). I am glad that the next gen is going back to i6, I am just iffy on the whole turbo thing. They should just leave that to the 335i body.

Lord. I do wonder how many people that complain about turbo lag have actually driven a car with the N54, N55 or the S63. They behave almost identically to large displacement NA engines. BMW has made miscues in recent times. Their turbo technology, however, isn't one of those areas.

I've own[ed] both. The Nx turbo engines are incredible, some lag and a bit breathless where it matters, but certainly best in class. Problem is, a bespoke NA M engine is on a different plane.

The new cars will be fantastic - but had M added direct injection (better mileage and more torque) to the S65 and plopped it into the forthcoming, lighter chassis ...

...that would be a car w/o critics.

It's not the performance of the e9x M3 that made it legendary it's the experience of it. It's an exciting engine from just the feel of it.

exmowner · 07-05-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by alee0729

Way too low. A quick survey of the used car market will show that most of the cars out there are DCT. Probably as high as 80-90%.

That's due to all the previous owners getting a 6 speed

aussiem3 · 07-05-2013, 04:59 PM

I am proud to own one and it's manual too.

RubenV · 07-05-2013, 05:01 PM

It arrived in Belgium today

(The pictures are not mine)

VCMpower · 07-05-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell325

I can't wait to meet this car this summer!!

flanast · 07-05-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ramuman

Quote:

Originally Posted by juicedcubed

I feel lucky to have purchased my dream car. Ever since I was a young kid I dreamt of getting an m3 (e46 at the time). I am glad that the next gen is going back to i6, I am just iffy on the whole turbo thing. They should just leave that to the 335i body.

Lord. I do wonder how many people that complain about turbo lag have actually driven a car with the N54, N55 or the S63. They behave almost identically to large displacement NA engines. BMW has made miscues in recent times. Their turbo technology, however, isn't one of those areas.

I have owned a turbo 335 and never ever again

flanast · 07-05-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubenV

It arrived in Belgium today

(The pictures are not mine)

Love it : ))

GOLFFRR · 07-05-2013, 05:16 PM

thank you BMW for making a great car! I love mine, going to be tough to replace it.

MikeyBMWM · 07-05-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos@MORR

The last true M.

+1

It's sad

M4 F82 will be a worthy successor, but nothing can replace the M3 E92... The S65B40 engine and body shape

deletedelete · 07-05-2013, 05:20 PM

I'm glad I got one of the last and got to pick it up in Munich!

24601 · 07-05-2013, 05:27 PM

A sad day. Very sad day. The end of an era. 14,000ish E92's not bad.

SchnellM3 · 07-05-2013, 05:33 PM

It has been and continues to be a great car that brings a smile to my face every time I see it. Sad to see them end, but if I don't say it Id be lying. I'm very intrigued to see what the new model will be offering...

FogCityM3 · 07-05-2013, 05:34 PM

Instant classic! These are such huge shoes to fill and while we eagerly await its replacement, I don't think you'll get the nearly unanimous accolades that the E9x has gotten vs direct competition and more expensive cars. Its so rare that 95%+ of enthusiasts, race drivers, and publications can agree on one thing and only a few cars in history have fit that bill.

Just saw the R&T article (similar to conclusions from other publications) that they'd take the old 328i vs the new. When the base car isn't really improved, going to be tough for the M variant to as well, especially when the best part (N/A racing engine) is taken away. Have to laugh when the article says that "It's no longer BMW, it's now BmW"

antzcrashing · 07-05-2013, 05:39 PM

A great M car. Looking forward to M4 though

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