Limited BMW E92 M3 Carbon Edition Debuts in China

Jason · 06-01-2011, 11:04 AM

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Limited BMW E92 M3 Carbon Edition Debuts in China

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BMW held its BMW M Legendary Experience event in China last week, where they introduced another special M3 model for the Chinese market -- the limited production BMW M3 Carbon Edition coupe. The M3 Carbon Edition is limited to just 111 units, at a cost of 1.23 million yuan (approximately $189,000 USD), and goes on sale in July. It joins the M3 Matte Edition and M3 Tiger Edition as Chinese-market only M3 editions.

The M3 Carbon Edition features, you guessed it, a focus on carbon fiber. All 111 units features carbon fiber roofs, BMW Performance front lip splitters, trunk spoiler, and hood inlet surrounds. The paint is white pearl metallic (presumably "mineral white") and features black side striping which runs the length of the car, as well a Carbon Edition logo on the doors and door sills. Gloss black 19" Style 220 M3 wheels finish off the exterior's look.

The interior features genuine carbon fiber dashboard trim, each embossed with a "Carbon Edition One of 111" logo. Lots of color contrast is provided in the interior by use of white leather for the arm rests on the doors and center console, as well as a white stripe and white stitching for the seats. The headrests also feature a carbon fiber patterned material.

This is a cosmetic-only special edition M3 however, as there are no performance upgrades (unless you count the carbon fiber) to go along the cosmetic enhancements. Powering the M3 Carbon Edition is the standard 4.0L V8, matched to the DCT transmission.

Photos via Autohome.com.cn and Autogespot

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bunnn · 06-01-2011, 11:07 AM

At least these "limited editions" aren't much more expensive than your regular E92 M3 there. I do enjoy these interiors for the most part, minus the weird headrest.

greycrx87 · 06-01-2011, 11:10 AM

I'm sick of hearing that special editions are available everywhere else but not US.

DiavelM3 · 06-01-2011, 11:12 AM

IMO, this doesn't seem worth it. If this car used carbon fiber extensively through the car (even the wheels) saving 600-700 lbs (or more), then, I can see the justification.

bape_sta206 · 06-01-2011, 11:13 AM

Wow, baller status.

Seattle S65B40 · 06-01-2011, 11:20 AM

Quick profit margin increase for BMW right there... I don't think that's worth it. I don't know how much "regular" M3s are over there, but that seems like a lot more for just a few CF additions. Kudos to BMW for exploring special edition M3 models though. Keep em comin!

CJ421 · 06-01-2011, 11:26 AM

Meh, the badging looks pretty tacky if you ask me (esp. the font).

Is it just me, or is there not a whole lot "special" about this car other than a few bits of cosmetic CF? Looks great, but making a whole edition out of it seems extraneous.

JDy80 · 06-01-2011, 11:27 AM

I dunno, this ones very tacky. Especially those outside stickers, what's all that about? Looks like someone took the Knight Rider font, hit backspace a few times and wrote Carbon Edition. Judging from the "M gladiator" commercial they did, this is probably the white ranger's car.

When I went to Shanghai, I've learned that people view BMW's there as a pretty cheaply built car. Not a whole lot of people respect it cause people who buy them are mostly farmers who came into money all of a sudden. Partly is because most of the BMW's they get (apart from the M's) are built there and they do look pretty cheap compared to our German imported ones. Even the paint looks really cheap, like 80's ford cheap. No surprise this came out the way it did.

isugoo · 06-01-2011, 11:30 AM

Looks like not much special about this M3.
I think BMW went too far to make money from China.

bunnn · 06-01-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Quick profit margin increase for BMW right there... I don't think that's worth it. I don't know how much "regular" M3s are over there, but that seems like a lot more for just a few CF additions. Kudos to BMW for exploring special edition M3 models though. Keep em comin!

2 of my friends just picked up an M3 in HK/China, respectively. They were 1.2million and change. This is not that much more expensive compared to their regular pricing. Not to mention, in Asia, colour and options are very limited.

KGB7 · 06-01-2011, 11:31 AM

You get 5lb of carbon fiber for $100,000... awesome.

BGM · 06-01-2011, 11:34 AM

i'm not sure i like all these special editions, they kinda devalue the whole M3 brand :/

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnn

2 of my friends just picked up an M3 in HK/China, respectively. They were 1.2million and change. This is not that much more expensive compared to their regular pricing. Not to mention, in Asia, colour and options are very limited.

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?! :O

Malbolge · 06-01-2011, 11:36 AM

new 3 series is revealed in October, so obviously the massive amounts of EDITIONS is being thrown at the market now.

njw · 06-01-2011, 11:37 AM

I love the seats (white accents and stitching). IMO, this is how all M3's should have come to justify the premium price and be a little more exclusive over other 3-series. Otherwise, this edition is not so "special".

studntloan · 06-01-2011, 11:48 AM

blah

7speedM3 · 06-01-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnn

At least these "limited editions" aren't much more expensive than your regular E92 M3 there. I do enjoy these interiors for the most part, minus the weird headrest.

Agreed, interior looks great besides the headrest.

tlp · 06-01-2011, 11:54 AM

Seems like a step backwards not to offer GTS wheels with this edition.

James T. Kirk · 06-01-2011, 11:55 AM

The Chinese market are suckers for this kind of thing.

This feeds right into their desire for outward status without any real regard to how hollow this "special edition" really is.

BMW could have just put the stickers on the car and sold it for the same premium.

Bravo to BMW for financing everyone's bonuses at the M-Division with this little idea.

mkoesel · 06-01-2011, 11:58 AM

I wonder if some of this will find its way to the US in the form of the special edition M3 long rumored for release here later this year?

I could see the interior being worthy of US consumption and maybe the CF exterior BMW Performance parts too. The paintwork, however, is right out.

Nelrock · 06-01-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greycrx87

I'm sick of hearing that special editions are available everywhere else but not US.

Amen!

Why no love from BMW for the U.S.? We darn sure buy plenty of their cars.
Yet our "limited edition"...wasn't even limited. At least color wise.

James T. Kirk · 06-01-2011, 12:05 PM

Those white arm rests would have me paranoid about staining.

Perhaps BMW could create some "Performance Elbow Pads"
with ///M badges embroidered on it. LOL!

KGB7 · 06-01-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelrock

Amen!

Why no love from BMW for the U.S.? We darn sure buy plenty of their cars.
Yet our "limited edition"...wasn't even limited. At least color wise.

Would anyone in US buy this M3 for $190k when we already have so many M3's at a lowest price of any country? So why do we need this POS to tarnish our roads filled with much nicer M3's?

06-01-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,925 iTrader: (0)	Limited BMW E92 M3 Carbon Edition Debuts in China BIMMERPOST NEWS Limited BMW E92 M3 Carbon Edition Debuts in China 105 COMMENTS Tweet BMW held its BMW M Legendary Experience event in China last week, where they introduced another special M3 model for the Chinese market -- the limited production BMW M3 Carbon Edition coupe. The M3 Carbon Edition is limited to just 111 units, at a cost of 1.23 million yuan (approximately $189,000 USD), and goes on sale in July. It joins the M3 Matte Edition and M3 Tiger Edition as Chinese-market only M3 editions. The M3 Carbon Edition features, you guessed it, a focus on carbon fiber. All 111 units features carbon fiber roofs, BMW Performance front lip splitters, trunk spoiler, and hood inlet surrounds. The paint is white pearl metallic (presumably "mineral white") and features black side striping which runs the length of the car, as well a Carbon Edition logo on the doors and door sills. Gloss black 19" Style 220 M3 wheels finish off the exterior's look. The interior features genuine carbon fiber dashboard trim, each embossed with a "Carbon Edition One of 111" logo. Lots of color contrast is provided in the interior by use of white leather for the arm rests on the doors and center console, as well as a white stripe and white stitching for the seats. The headrests also feature a carbon fiber patterned material. This is a cosmetic-only special edition M3 however, as there are no performance upgrades (unless you count the carbon fiber) to go along the cosmetic enhancements. Powering the M3 Carbon Edition is the standard 4.0L V8, matched to the DCT transmission. Photos via Autohome.com.cn and Autogespot Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE No Competition. An M3 Film. All Four M3 Generations (E30, E36, E46, E90) At The Track - Ignition Episode ESS VT3 Supercharged E92 M3 Breaks 700WHP
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06-01-2011, 11:07 AM	#2
bunnn Colonel Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,198 iTrader: (12)	At least these "limited editions" aren't much more expensive than your regular E92 M3 there. I do enjoy these interiors for the most part, minus the weird headrest. __________________ Cheers Ben

06-01-2011, 11:10 AM	#3
greycrx87 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 AW E92 ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	I'm sick of hearing that special editions are available everywhere else but not US. __________________ Kobieta mnie bije

06-01-2011, 11:20 AM	#6
Seattle S65B40 Major Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 1,398 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Quick profit margin increase for BMW right there... I don't think that's worth it. I don't know how much "regular" M3s are over there, but that seems like a lot more for just a few CF additions. Kudos to BMW for exploring special edition M3 models though. Keep em comin! __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)

06-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#7
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,902 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	Meh, the badging looks pretty tacky if you ask me (esp. the font). Is it just me, or is there not a whole lot "special" about this car other than a few bits of cosmetic CF? Looks great, but making a whole edition out of it seems extraneous. __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

06-01-2011, 11:12 AM	#4
DiavelM3 4 Star General -Twilight Zone Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5280 Posts: 1,013 iTrader: (1)	IMO, this doesn't seem worth it. If this car used carbon fiber extensively through the car (even the wheels) saving 600-700 lbs (or more), then, I can see the justification.

06-01-2011, 11:13 AM	#5
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,564 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	Wow, baller status.

06-01-2011, 11:27 AM	#8
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	I dunno, this ones very tacky. Especially those outside stickers, what's all that about? Looks like someone took the Knight Rider font, hit backspace a few times and wrote Carbon Edition. Judging from the "M gladiator" commercial they did, this is probably the white ranger's car. When I went to Shanghai, I've learned that people view BMW's there as a pretty cheaply built car. Not a whole lot of people respect it cause people who buy them are mostly farmers who came into money all of a sudden. Partly is because most of the BMW's they get (apart from the M's) are built there and they do look pretty cheap compared to our German imported ones. Even the paint looks really cheap, like 80's ford cheap. No surprise this came out the way it did. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!! Last edited by JDy80; 06-01-2011 at 11:37 AM.

06-01-2011, 11:30 AM	#9
isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 Dinan M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 iTrader: (51)	Looks like not much special about this M3. I think BMW went too far to make money from China. __________________ Dinan: Suspension, Software, Intake, Pulley, Struts \| BMW PF: C/F Trims, Splitters, Mirror Caps, Spoiler \| F+R Cameras \| Akrapovic Evo \| RE SSK \| TE37SL PAST: 03.5 Dinan Stage III E46 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 99 E36 M3 \| 03 Nismo R-Tune Z33 Fairlady Z

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KGB7 Crazy Russian Bastard Drives: 01 740i sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Siberian Prison Posts: 824 iTrader: (0)	You get 5lb of carbon fiber for $100,000... awesome. __________________ B M W

06-01-2011, 11:36 AM	#13
Malbolge Major General Drives: Montego E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pluto (which is not a planet) Posts: 5,053 iTrader: (1)	new 3 series is revealed in October, so obviously the massive amounts of EDITIONS is being thrown at the market now. __________________ E90 325i Montego Blau - 2011-2012 (SOLD) E90 320d TiAg - 2007-2011 (SOLD) E36 320i Avus Blau Msport - 2007 (SOLD)

06-01-2011, 11:37 AM	#14
njw Private Drives: a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I love the seats (white accents and stitching). IMO, this is how all M3's should have come to justify the premium price and be a little more exclusive over other 3-series. Otherwise, this edition is not so "special". __________________

06-01-2011, 11:48 AM	#15
studntloan (studntloan) Drives: 4 doors 4 more whores Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 2,818 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.75 E90 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 bmw/ m3 [0.00]	blah

06-01-2011, 11:54 AM	#17
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	Seems like a step backwards not to offer GTS wheels with this edition.

06-01-2011, 11:55 AM	#18
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,406 iTrader: (0)	The Chinese market are suckers for this kind of thing. This feeds right into their desire for outward status without any real regard to how hollow this "special edition" really is. BMW could have just put the stickers on the car and sold it for the same premium. Bravo to BMW for financing everyone's bonuses at the M-Division with this little idea. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

06-01-2011, 11:58 AM	#19
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,723 iTrader: (1)	I wonder if some of this will find its way to the US in the form of the special edition M3 long rumored for release here later this year? I could see the interior being worthy of US consumption and maybe the CF exterior BMW Performance parts too. The paintwork, however, is right out. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-01-2011, 12:05 PM	#21
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,406 iTrader: (0)	Those white arm rests would have me paranoid about staining. Perhaps BMW could create some "Performance Elbow Pads" with ///M badges embroidered on it. LOL! Attached Images __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

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