Announced: BMW M3 CRT Lightweight Sedan with 450hp @ 3,483 Pounds!

RC3 · 06-23-2011, 02:59 PM

The color theme with the red accent is kind of awkward. But I like the CRT.

Matski · 06-23-2011, 02:59 PM

So, it's lighter than a normal M3, with better weight distribution, whilst keeping some creature comforts, and offering more power, with some pretty exclusive exterior options and a more unique interior... and yet so many people still complain...?

antzcrashing · 06-23-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

need more pictures!

edit: I see now that there are many by scrolling down. Interior looks hot, especially the seats.

CFENSTY · 06-23-2011, 02:59 PM

Where Do I Sign?

NM_BMW · 06-23-2011, 03:00 PM

Really liking the color choice and the red accents. Should of left the hood alone though, those red hood vents look awkward.

ORIGIN M. · 06-23-2011, 03:01 PM

Hmmm, if selling out in 22 minutes is awful, then maybe the Art of it truly deserves a second look, because clearly there is a method to their madness.

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Originally Posted by shift@red

I like the interior and power bump, but other than that, this car is not worth the time they spent on it or the money they will charge for it. I understand its a SE car, but theres nothing 'special' about it. BMWs special editions are awful attempts.

PKL · 06-23-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor J

only 67 units?

FAIL! -- they could sell a thousand of these no problem

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

this is a near senseless version which is why they are probably only building 67 (as a higher demand would be shocking).

Check out the differing opinions!!!!

MUFCbmwbear · 06-23-2011, 03:02 PM

the SEATS!!!

FVM3 · 06-23-2011, 03:03 PM

i like this

JasonCSU · 06-23-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

could someone please tell me why they chose a sedan over a coupe for a CRT? doesn't make sense to me!

It was mentioned by the M division that this car would be a 'last hurrah' for the E90 body style as it will end production before the coupe.

3M TAPE · 06-23-2011, 03:07 PM

I want it and I want it NOW!

mkoesel · 06-23-2011, 03:07 PM

Sweet car. Love the accents.

I wonder if you can option it without Premium Sound and IDrive? I definitely would.

mkoesel · 06-23-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

It was mentioned by the M division that this car would be a 'last hurrah' for the E90 body style as it will end production before the coupe.

Yep. SCOTT hints that a coupe version of this will come next year. Who knows, it might have even more CF.

skoot3r · 06-23-2011, 03:10 PM

what does Brake Energy Regeneration mean?

Wolf · 06-23-2011, 03:14 PM

ok enough drooling... BUT MAKING THE CAR LIGHTER BY 100LB IS NOT CONSIDERED A LIGHTWEIGHT CAR!! I was expecting at least 300lb or more... Hell I can remove the rear seats - more or less - and I will get the same results!

stega · 06-23-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

what does Brake Energy Regeneration mean?

We have it on our cars also. Its not what you think... Basically when you brake the car or have the engine brake for you the accessories in the car are powered by it so you use less battery power.

Nine · 06-23-2011, 03:15 PM

I'm curious about how they got so much of a TQ bump, I understand a little tunning for the 450hp, but the TQ...very curious...

stega · 06-23-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf

ok enough drooling... BUT MAKING THE CAR LIGHTER BY 100LB IS NOT CONSIDERED A LIGHTWEIGHT CAR!! I was expecting at least 300lb or more... Hell I can remove the rear seats - more or less - and I will get the same results!

I agree... The Akra Evo system by itself saves over 50 lbs.

Sedan_Clan · 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM

I just want the alcantara wheel, the seats and the extra power.

Whostheboss · 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

could someone please tell me why they chose a sedan over a coupe for a CRT? doesn't make sense to me!

i prefer the Sedan

stefan · 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Bizarrely, no carbon roof either..

mdosu · 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM

so the idea was to make this lightweight and then, bam, you put in a navi and high end audio?

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