Limited BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe Announced (Updated with Video)

Jason · 07-06-2012, 11:02 AM

BIMMERPOST NEWS

Limited BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe Announced

260
COMMENTS

Name: m3limerockedition.jpg
Views: 25283
Size: 371.3 KB

BMWNA has just announced a 2013 M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe! It will be limited to 200 units and production begins in early August (at rate of 25 units per week). Pricing starts at $70,100 (excludes delivery and handling). Deliveries begin in September. European delivery and performance center deliveries are not available for this limited edition M3. More photos to come later.

It's described as "a classic car for a classic track," as described by Skip Barber, owner of the historic Lime Rock Park racing circuit located in northwestern Connecticut. BMW and Lime Rock Park have collaborated on the M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe to celebrate the longstanding relationship between BMW automobiles, the famed Lime Rock Park racing circuit, and the thousands of passionate drivers and fans who join them together. Deliveries are planned to begin this September.

UPDATED: Video featuring Bill Auberlen and Skip Barber discussing M3 Coupe Lime Rock Edition and Lime Rock Park racing circuit.

Name: Screen Shot 2012-08-30 at 1.11.50 PM.jpg
Views: 9139
Size: 91.1 KB

PRESS RELEASE + Expand

BMW of North America today announced the 2013 M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition, of which 200 copies will be built this summer. Priced from $70,995 including $895 Destination and Handling, the M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition will be “…a classic car for a classic track,” as described by Skip Barber, owner of the historic Lime Rock Park racing circuit located in northwestern Connecticut. BMW and Lime Rock Park have collaborated on the M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition to celebrate the longstanding relationship between BMW automobiles, the famed Lime Rock Park racing circuit, and the thousands of passionate drivers and fans who join them together. Deliveries are planned to begin this September.

The BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition will be constructed on the foundation of the iconic BMW M3 Coupe, now in its fourth generation, with enhancements selected through collaboration with Skip Barber and Lime Rock Park. Each car will be painted in rare Fire Orange and features Anthracite and Black cloth seating with Nappa leather trim. The popular Competition Package is fitted, and the M3’s signature carbon fiber composite roof panel will be retained on all copies produced. Also in the standard equipment profile will be a lightweight inconel-titanium exhaust muffler, carbon fiber front and rear aerodynamic aids, and an Anthracite Alcantara-covered, flat-bottom steering wheel. Finally, each M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition will be quickly identified by a numbered plaque located on the center console, a unique decal on the left-rear quarter window, and a certificate of authenticity.

California-based racing driver Bill Auberlen, whose career has been synonymous with the BMW brand in America for 17 years and includes over 300 professional races in BMW cars, joined Skip Barber and Lime Rock Park management on July 3rd, 2012 to evaluate the prototype of the M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition on the famed 1.5-mile circuit. Just a few days before starting his 100th American Le Mans Series race at Lime Rock Park, Auberlen remarked, “A race car is never allowed to be perfect. It’s the job of the driver to constantly suggest improvements and find more speed. But the M3 Lime Rock Park Edition may be as close to perfect as you can get, right off the production line. From its great color to the flawless manners it showed on the track, for the first time I can say I might not change a thing.”

The balanced, linear driving dynamics of the BMW M3 Coupe are often described as a perfect match for the challenging Lime Rock Park circuit. As described by track owner Skip Barber:

“A newcomer looks at the track map and thinks, ‘Oh, this is easy.’ It’s not. Lime Rock is an extremely difficult track to drive quickly. It has three of what many drivers think are some of the most challenging corners in North America: The Uphill, West Bend and The Downhill,” Barber said. “There are tricky cambers, extreme elevation changes, very high speeds... all Lime Rock signatures since it opened 55 years ago. And the BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition, when equipped with the six-speed manual, is geared perfectly – and I mean perfectly – for the track. I agree with Bill: I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Lime Rock Park is one of America’s most recognized road racing venues and has been continuously operated since its opening in 1957. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the National Park Service, the track is 1.5 miles in length, encompassing seven corners and more than seven stories of elevation change. The track is considered one of the most beautiful –and challenging to drive – in the world, constructed in a natural valley in the Berkshire Mountains of extreme northwest Connecticut. More information can be found at limerock.com.

Name: m3limerockedition1.jpg
Views: 38391
Size: 198.2 KB

Name: m3limerockedition2.jpg
Views: 39366
Size: 314.4 KB

BMW 2013 E92 M3 Lime Rock Edition

More photos to come.

Share this story

OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Another Lime Rock Park Edition M3 Build

Lime Rock Edition M3 Coupe Arrives and Heads Straight for Modifications

BMW E92 M3 Lime Rock Park Editions Are In

Snig · 07-06-2012, 11:06 AM

Black ZCP wheels are an option! Nice!

THE TECH · 07-06-2012, 11:10 AM

Pretty cool.

signes · 07-06-2012, 11:12 AM

Just when you thought BMW couldn't further dilute the term "special edition"... And naming after LRP of all places?

Moxie · 07-06-2012, 11:20 AM

Still no option for better brakes -

Richbot · 07-06-2012, 11:22 AM

Pretty cool that it comes with the Performance exhaust and doesn't require all the extra crap, unlike the Frozen editions. Only thing I would add to the car would be the heated seats and maybe black wheels

M3 Esq. · 07-06-2012, 11:23 AM

Cool. LRP is my home track so I am glad to see a LRP edition. I want one.

fastauto · 07-06-2012, 11:25 AM

i saw that car last monday while i was at the track for the SCDA event. not bad looking at all!

GOLFFRR · 07-06-2012, 11:28 AM

JC919 · 07-06-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by signes

Just when you thought BMW couldn't further dilute the term "special edition"... And naming after LRP of all places?

I know right, who would do this...

*cough* Porsche *cough*

vladberca · 07-06-2012, 11:32 AM

Mmmm

still nothing very special

rogerdiaz · 07-06-2012, 11:34 AM

I can't afford it. But even if, not impressed. will save for next gen.

studntloan · 07-06-2012, 11:41 AM

its still better then what most of the other special editions offered, and comes in 6mt or dct, not a bad deal really when you price out all these options and add ons and individual paint!

bimmerjph · 07-06-2012, 11:42 AM

What does this have to do with lime rock?

sin911 · 07-06-2012, 11:42 AM

Unnecessary to say the least... You can order a Fire Orange M3 and do the same upgrades yourself

Davin · 07-06-2012, 11:46 AM

Wish they came out with more e90 M3 limited edition models when the e90 was still in production. There are so many e92 M3 LE Models

slalomfever · 07-06-2012, 11:56 AM

nice effort to prolong the E92 model. Maybe better brakes, a different name and a lighter car?

Wiles · 07-06-2012, 11:56 AM

I am not a fan, No ED only one change, no Performance delivery.

why not just pay extra for special paint and do ED or PCD.

I guess they will have a hard time selling 200 of these.

mkPOTO · 07-06-2012, 11:58 AM

very nice, anymore more pictures?

rslavujevic · 07-06-2012, 11:59 AM

Well, it is definitively a limited edition and not a special edition. Nothing special there.

IFX · 07-06-2012, 11:59 AM

I honestly don't see why.

msellars · 07-06-2012, 12:03 PM

This seems like a good deal for the price however. I'm estimating that it would be more expensive to add all these options yourself. Am I right?

07-06-2012, 11:02 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,911 iTrader: (0)	Limited BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe Announced (Updated with Video) BIMMERPOST NEWS Limited BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe Announced 260 COMMENTS Tweet BMWNA has just announced a 2013 M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe! It will be limited to 200 units and production begins in early August (at rate of 25 units per week). Pricing starts at $70,100 (excludes delivery and handling). Deliveries begin in September. European delivery and performance center deliveries are not available for this limited edition M3. More photos to come later. It's described as "a classic car for a classic track," as described by Skip Barber, owner of the historic Lime Rock Park racing circuit located in northwestern Connecticut. BMW and Lime Rock Park have collaborated on the M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe to celebrate the longstanding relationship between BMW automobiles, the famed Lime Rock Park racing circuit, and the thousands of passionate drivers and fans who join them together. Deliveries are planned to begin this September. UPDATED: Video featuring Bill Auberlen and Skip Barber discussing M3 Coupe Lime Rock Edition and Lime Rock Park racing circuit. PRESS RELEASE + Expand BMW of North America today announced the 2013 M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition, of which 200 copies will be built this summer. Priced from $70,995 including $895 Destination and Handling, the M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition will be “…a classic car for a classic track,” as described by Skip Barber, owner of the historic Lime Rock Park racing circuit located in northwestern Connecticut. BMW and Lime Rock Park have collaborated on the M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition to celebrate the longstanding relationship between BMW automobiles, the famed Lime Rock Park racing circuit, and the thousands of passionate drivers and fans who join them together. Deliveries are planned to begin this September. The BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition will be constructed on the foundation of the iconic BMW M3 Coupe, now in its fourth generation, with enhancements selected through collaboration with Skip Barber and Lime Rock Park. Each car will be painted in rare Fire Orange and features Anthracite and Black cloth seating with Nappa leather trim. The popular Competition Package is fitted, and the M3’s signature carbon fiber composite roof panel will be retained on all copies produced. Also in the standard equipment profile will be a lightweight inconel-titanium exhaust muffler, carbon fiber front and rear aerodynamic aids, and an Anthracite Alcantara-covered, flat-bottom steering wheel. Finally, each M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition will be quickly identified by a numbered plaque located on the center console, a unique decal on the left-rear quarter window, and a certificate of authenticity. California-based racing driver Bill Auberlen, whose career has been synonymous with the BMW brand in America for 17 years and includes over 300 professional races in BMW cars, joined Skip Barber and Lime Rock Park management on July 3rd, 2012 to evaluate the prototype of the M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition on the famed 1.5-mile circuit. Just a few days before starting his 100th American Le Mans Series race at Lime Rock Park, Auberlen remarked, “A race car is never allowed to be perfect. It’s the job of the driver to constantly suggest improvements and find more speed. But the M3 Lime Rock Park Edition may be as close to perfect as you can get, right off the production line. From its great color to the flawless manners it showed on the track, for the first time I can say I might not change a thing.” The balanced, linear driving dynamics of the BMW M3 Coupe are often described as a perfect match for the challenging Lime Rock Park circuit. As described by track owner Skip Barber: “A newcomer looks at the track map and thinks, ‘Oh, this is easy.’ It’s not. Lime Rock is an extremely difficult track to drive quickly. It has three of what many drivers think are some of the most challenging corners in North America: The Uphill, West Bend and The Downhill,” Barber said. “There are tricky cambers, extreme elevation changes, very high speeds... all Lime Rock signatures since it opened 55 years ago. And the BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition, when equipped with the six-speed manual, is geared perfectly – and I mean perfectly – for the track. I agree with Bill: I wouldn’t change a thing.” Lime Rock Park is one of America’s most recognized road racing venues and has been continuously operated since its opening in 1957. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the National Park Service, the track is 1.5 miles in length, encompassing seven corners and more than seven stories of elevation change. The track is considered one of the most beautiful –and challenging to drive – in the world, constructed in a natural valley in the Berkshire Mountains of extreme northwest Connecticut. More information can be found at limerock.com. BMW 2013 E92 M3 Lime Rock Edition More photos to come. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Another Lime Rock Park Edition M3 Build Lime Rock Edition M3 Coupe Arrives and Heads Straight for Modifications BMW E92 M3 Lime Rock Park Editions Are In
	Tweet

07-06-2012, 11:10 AM	#3
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Pretty cool. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

07-06-2012, 11:12 AM	#4
signes Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spinnin at 8k Posts: 3,192 iTrader: (3)	Just when you thought BMW couldn't further dilute the term "special edition"... And naming after LRP of all places? __________________ 08 E90 \| Jet Black / Black \| 6MT Mods: RAC RG63 w/ Pirelli Corsa 255F/285R \| Akrapovic Evo Exhaust \| OEM Blacklines Winter Setup: OEM 18s w/ Nokian Hakkapeliita R 245/40-18

07-06-2012, 11:20 AM	#5
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW E90 M3/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,776 iTrader: (10)	Still no option for better brakes - __________________ Evolve - Eisenmann - Challenge - StopTech - Pagid - Eibach - Vorsteiner - BMW Performance - Volk - Advan

07-06-2012, 11:22 AM	#6
Richbot Major Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL Posts: 1,485 iTrader: (1)	Pretty cool that it comes with the Performance exhaust and doesn't require all the extra crap, unlike the Frozen editions. Only thing I would add to the car would be the heated seats and maybe black wheels __________________

07-06-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
Snig Here, have a gif. Drives: 2008 SGM E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: 2013 MG 335i M-Sport 6MT Posts: 1,352 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	Black ZCP wheels are an option! Nice!

07-06-2012, 11:23 AM	#7
M3 Esq. Mind of an effing scientist. Drives: Safely Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Cool. LRP is my home track so I am glad to see a LRP edition. I want one. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe/DCT/ZCP/Speed Cloth/BMW Performance Exhaust/Dinan Goodies/CF Bits/Volk TE37 SL

07-06-2012, 11:25 AM	#8
fastauto Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	i saw that car last monday while i was at the track for the SCDA event. not bad looking at all!

07-06-2012, 11:28 AM	#9
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,919 iTrader: (4)	__________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

07-06-2012, 11:32 AM	#11
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,806 iTrader: (0)	Mmmm still nothing very special

07-06-2012, 11:34 AM	#12
rogerdiaz First Lieutenant Drives: '11 AW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 335 iTrader: (2)	I can't afford it. But even if, not impressed. will save for next gen.

07-06-2012, 11:41 AM	#13
studntloan (studntloan) Drives: 4 doors 4 more whores Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 2,815 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.75 E90 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 bmw/ m3 [0.00]	its still better then what most of the other special editions offered, and comes in 6mt or dct, not a bad deal really when you price out all these options and add ons and individual paint! __________________ AUTOcouture Motoring \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Alex@AUTOcouturemotoring.com \| 201.666.3500

07-06-2012, 11:42 AM	#14
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,320 iTrader: (0)	What does this have to do with lime rock?

07-06-2012, 11:42 AM	#15
sin911 Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 297 iTrader: (0)	Unnecessary to say the least... You can order a Fire Orange M3 and do the same upgrades yourself

07-06-2012, 11:46 AM	#16
Davin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 335xi - 92 MB 300E Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC Posts: 1,700 iTrader: (0)	Wish they came out with more e90 M3 limited edition models when the e90 was still in production. There are so many e92 M3 LE Models

07-06-2012, 11:56 AM	#17
slalomfever Captain Drives: X5 and E93 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 829 iTrader: (3)	nice effort to prolong the E92 model. Maybe better brakes, a different name and a lighter car?

07-06-2012, 11:56 AM	#18
Wiles Overlord Drives: Z4 3.5i M-sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	How lame is this I am not a fan, No ED only one change, no Performance delivery. why not just pay extra for special paint and do ED or PCD. I guess they will have a hard time selling 200 of these.

07-06-2012, 11:58 AM	#19
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,492 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	very nice, anymore more pictures? __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

07-06-2012, 11:59 AM	#20
rslavujevic Private Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 88 iTrader: (1)	Well, it is definitively a limited edition and not a special edition. Nothing special there.

07-06-2012, 11:59 AM	#21
IFX Banned Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (1)	I honestly don't see why.

07-06-2012, 12:03 PM	#22
msellars Enlisted Member Drives: 550 Xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	This seems like a good deal for the price however. I'm estimating that it would be more expensive to add all these options yourself. Am I right?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search