It concerns a hot and sexy F80 BMW M3 with M Performance and the rare Mint Grey body wrap, which is put for both display and for sale at BMW`s another famous dealership in Century West, Los Angeles, Califonia.

In case you live nearby and love the F80 M3 then you have got the big chance of seeing it in flash and get to find out more about the car and the pricing tag. Speaking of prices, this exclusive model is priced from $114,455, which is almost double the price of the standard model.

For that money you get plenty of M Performance Parts at the exterior, as well as inside, adding as well the Competition Package, which raises the car`s power to a good 444 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque.

As for the exterior, the main highlights refer to carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, exhaust tips, trunk-lid spoiler, wing mirrors, and M Performance exhaust system. The new aero package is complemented with the M4 GTS-inspired alloys.

The cabin also looks fresh with the stainless steel pedals, LED door projectors and other fine tweaks from the M Performance catalog. You can find out more about this astonishing project in the media gallery below! As for the car`s price, just browse the dealership`s website to find out more information!

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We would have expected a power boost as well, but unfortunately for now, we have to stick to the stock yet high-performance 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, developing a good 431 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, which is enough to deliver a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, and that with a six-speed transmission. However, with the M Driver`s Package, which includes a seven-speed M-DCT transmission, the same straight line is made in 4.1 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h.

On the other hand, our F80 BMW M3 seen in the media gallery below looks smahing with the new carbon fiber aero kit, with the main highlights on the car`s carbon fiber front spoiler, rear diffuser and rear decklid, side sills and a few more.

The tuning project could not be complete without the new wheels courtesy of Velos tuner. We are looking here at the Velos D5 Direction, measuring 21×11 up front and 20×10 at the rear, and coming with a splendid Hand Brushed/Double Dark Tint/Gloss Clear finish.

With the new wheels, carbon fiber aero elements and the gorgeous Fire Orange body wrap, this F80 BMW M3 seen here is a real eye-catcher and extremely appealing. You can admire it in its full plenitute in the media gallery below.

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As we can depict from the pictures below, the model looks smashing and extremely hot with the rare Sakhir Orange color, the technicians also increasing its aggressive attitude by adding bespoke body parts.

We are looking here at a new aero kit consisting of gloss black kidney grille inserts, matte black air intake spoilers, black side gills, carbon front spoiler, decklid spoiler and bespoke rear diffuser.

The entire aero kit comes handy with the new HRE R101 alloy wheels, finished in Brushed Aluminum and measuring 20×8.5 and 20×10.5 front and rear. The engineers have also added the new lowering springs, which lower the car`s ride height and increase its stance and aggressive look.

We are not sure if the engineers have also added some fine modifications under the hood, but we tend to believe they didn’t.

This means that this F80 BMW M3 still comes with same 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine with 431 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, managing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, when hooked to a six-speed manual transmission. With the high-performance seven-speed MDC-T, the same sprint is done in just 4.1 seconds.

Autocouture Motoring tuner has also released a gorgeous gallery with its latest project. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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An not only it participates, but its result is absolutely surprising: they say it’s the only F80 BMW M3 equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, that can cover the ¼ mile in just 10.86 seconds. It manages to accelerate so fast, that, at the end of the circuit, it reaches 129 mph (208 km/h).

The car was fast from the beginning, producing 431 hp and 550 Nm from its V6, 3 liter turbocharged engine. In standard configuration, the M3 reaches 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds. But that’s not our case. Our case is a proper monster, upgraded by Jordan from RK-Tunes and flash tuned with a BMS JB4. It also received a new pair of turbos from Xona Rotor Green Turbochargers.

There’s not much to talk about the result. It’s enough to watch the clip, to understand that there’s no if or maybe in the sentence containing the elements M3, ¼ mile and under 11 seconds. Will it be a further development in the future? No one can tell, especially knowing that the clutch is pretty stressed. But the fact that pushing the car with such a force while having only one clutch, therefore counting the lost times between the gear changes, it’s a nice accomplishment and it deserves our applause!

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Why not chiptuning first? Mainly, because though it adds extra performance, it doesn’t show it to anyone. It’s true, the software modification is cheap, but only few owners are willing to adopt it before replacing the original set of wheels.

The aftermarket wheels don’t add only a sporty or elegant stance, depending on the case. They bring extra stability, by widening the track and enhancing the grip. More, in most of the cases, they are more rigid and lighter than the original ones, and that makes the car feel better in the fast corners.

It’s this F80 BMW M3’s owner’s case, which started with an impressive set of HRE Performance Wheels, with thin spokes. In front he fitted a 20 x 855 inches pair of wheels, while the rear wheels measure 20 x 10.5 inch. The design is perfectly matched with the high tech aspect of the body, while their graphite color is in par with the body’s beautiful Atlantis Blue paint.

There’s also an quite large amount of carbon fibre, including the carbon front splitter, the side skirts and the rear diffuser. The cake is completed with a touch of M Performance rear spoiler, kidney and mirror caps. However, there’s nothing mentioned about the engine upgrade. From what we can see, there’s a new suspension fitted, which make the car looking sportier. From we can see, it has what it takes to be a perfect ride!

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The story started twelve years ago, with three young BMW enthusiasts. They bought a used Bimmer, but its sound system didn’t raised to their expectations. Instead of searching for a company to help them, the guys decided to take the problem into their own hands.

Jason Seaver, together with his two friends, Micah and Coby Cranman, took few pieces of fiberglass and a new stereo and brought extra power and fidelity to the stock sound system. Since then, the snowball rolled, gaining size, until the small company became a respected name in industry.

And the name transformed itself into a brand: Bavsound. They needed a demo car, to show off their work, and they bought an F80 BMW M3, garnished with Individual Package. To add extra elegance, they opted for Messing Metallic, a color that changes its spectrum between green, grey and brown, depending on the light direction. Inside, the Nutmeg Brown leather upholstery looks elegant, yet intriguing.

Travelling across the US, to present the sound system to the dealers, added over 20.000 miles to the odometer in only few months. However, the car couldn’t be left as it was, that’s why the Bavsound team fitted some M Performance components: a front lip, a pair of modified M4 side sills, a rear diffuser and a trunk spoiler sets this item apart from the crowd. The BMW Titanium Valve Exhaust finishes the job in a glorious way, adding together style and sound.

There remained only one detail to be taken care of: the wheels. The crew decided that the best match for its car is…two different pairs! In front, a pair of 19×10 inch HRE 501 M is surrounded by 275/30ZR19 tyres, while in the rear, the 19×11 501 Classic rims look wide, wrapped in 295/30ZR19 tyres. The effect is amplified by the low ride, result of the new set of H&R coilovers.

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Both tuners have decided their tasks: Hamann dealt with getting all the mechanical bits while DS Automobile installed them on the F80 M3.

This means that the F80 BMW M3 has received some changes at the body styling and some mechanical components, like a front spoiler lip, a rear diffuser, lower sports suspension as well as the 21-inch multi-spoke Anniversary Evo alloys. DS Automobile completed the job by wrapping the car`s body with the white color.

The list of upgrades continued under the hood, where the M4 received a significant power boost. If in the stock version the F80 BMW M3 packs a 3.0-liter M TwinTurbo Power inline flat-six engine, with 431 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, with the new power kit, the car is capable of churning out 522 horsepower.

The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h has been also improved from the stock 4.3 seconds to an astonishing 4.0 seconds at a topping of 250 km/h. However, we are not sure if the performance was achieved with the six-manual speed or the seven-clutch transmission.

DS Automobile and Hamann tuners have also released a gorgeous photo gallery with their first joined project, enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions on that!

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Therefore, most of the tuners love tinkering its engine, while adding a sporty stance. In this case it’s about a Swiss company, named DS Automobile. They took a stock F80 BMW M3 and garnished it with goodies from the German turner Hamann. Adding the front spoiler lip, the rear diffuser, and the 21 inch Anniversary Evo wheels completely changed the M3’s appearance. They could also add a new, more profiled hood, but they kept the original one. Instead, an adjustable rear wing, also provided by Hamann, has been added to bring extra style.

Then, fitting the lower suspension kit added an even more aggressive stance. Next step? Paint the body in white! And, yes, that’s a lot of white. I can’t say I don’t like it, I’m only saying it’s a matter of taste. But looking at the engine output, it’s clear that what’s under the hood isn’t a matter of taste anymore!

From the start, the F80 M3 offered 431 PS and 550 Nm from its inline-6, 3.0 liter engine. This was enough for a 4.3 seconds time to 100 km/h. Now, by changing the exhaust and remapping the ECU, the Swiss tuner extracted 99 horses more, bringing it to 530 PS, which allows reaching 100 km/h from standstill in just 4.0 seconds. Maybe it doesn’t look spectacular, but I think it’s a good balance between performance and reliability.

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There’s a big interest in the Competition Package offered by BMW: almost 80% of the 2015 BMW M3 customers in UK, bought it with this extra kit included. And we’re talking about the E90 generation. But now, the latest iteration of the model, the F80, also received a Competition Package.

Let’s take it the German way: it costs about ₤3000. And, let’s face it, it’s not a fortune. But what does it offer? First, more power: 19 hp extra. With the added horses, the M3 accelerates to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, one tenth faster than the original. But the engine is just a part of the package.

The rest of it includes recalibrated springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, for an efficient road holding. These are important, because the improved engine output demands more grip and sharper handling. Which leads us to the tires: there is a new set of 20 inch M wheels, packing 265/30 tires in front, and 285/30 in the rear. There’s even a new differential, called Active M, which sends more efficient the power to the ground, especially in the fast corners. And the updated driving modes are there to add more joy to “The joy of driving”.

And since the driver sits inside the car, he (or she) must be treated like a true competition driver. Thanks to its lightweight M sport seats and the M-striped seatbelts – the life behind the wheel is sportier than ever. Considering also the M sports exhaust, we have the whole image of a complete modification, capable to upgrade the M3 in every aspect. I truly love the BMW proposal, and I consider it one of the best on the market!

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a famous tuner, or a simple guy: the M3 can quickly make you lose your minds. The border between superb and kitsch is very thin. Thankfully, Sonic MS remained on the right side of the line, with a perfect design. I’m sure it’s not the color, the matte aspect of the paint or the lowered suspension. It’s the whole package.

It looks as if Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed into Darth Vader. And the result is spectacular: the new set of BBS FI-R forged rims, priced at $8,000(!) perfectly sits under the fenders, thanks to the KW Clubsport two way coilovers. Together with the Brembo GT brakes, they help the modified M3 surpass the dynamic performance of the original model. That’s also the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires’ merit: with 285 mm in the front, and 305 mm in the rear, the 19, respectively 20 inch tires ensure tremendous grip levels.

To keep the occupants safe at high speed curves, the BMW M Performance seats are highly profiled, and they best match the GTS steering wheel.

There are mods also under the hood. There’s a VF Engineering Hex Stage 2 tuning software, which increases the output without the risk of losing the guarantee: it’s completely reversible. Going even lower, we discover the Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system, adding extra horses and a powerful exhaust note.

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