M is for BMW

[Big Daddy]

"BMW will turn up the heat on sporting rivals with the launch of the high performance M3 CS.
Based on the M3 Coupe, the CS adds key performance ingredients from 2003's exclusive M3 CSL car. BMW say the CS will appeal to M3 customers looking for that extra tweak of performance at the top end of the range.

CS adds 18-inch disc brakes, a more direct steering rack and enormous 19-inch light alloy wheels. All other technical and equipment specifications are as per the 'standard' M3 and the CS is not being introduced as a limited edition. The car is available to order now.

Meanwhile, the new BMW M6 will go on sale soon boasting 507bhp, closely followed by the latest M5."

Reuters

 

[gpoints]

Are they referring to the ZCP model?

 

[bmw046series]

North America?

 

[deutsch100]

Isn't the M3 CS just the competition Pkg. that is offered on the 2005 M3? What you described sounds like what we have already. No?

 

[Big Daddy]

I do not know for sure, all I did was quote the article. Do we have these options already; CS adds 18-inch disc brakes, a more direct steering rack and enormous 19-inch light alloy wheels options"?

 

[gpoints]

I think it's the performance package available for '05. The option name is "ZCP". It doesn't have 18" rotors though(is 18" possible?):

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2041116.006/bmw/1.html



ALL-NEW COMPETITION PACKAGE FOR THE 2005 BMW M3 COUPE
11/16/2004

For Discerning Driver Who Wants the Ultimate in M3 Handling Performance
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 16, 2004... Already renowned for its performance and handling, the new Competition Package takes M3 performance to the razor's edge. Every aspect of the M3's handling has been tweaked resulting in the best-handling M3 ever.

The wheels are 19-inch forged-alloy wheels with high-performance tires. They connect to a suspension that has been tuned specifically for the Competition Package. Turn-in is quicker with a more direct steering ratio which goes from 15.4:1 to 14.5:1.

M Track mode and brake system taken from the BMW M3 CSL
The Dynamic Stability Control system includes a less intrusive M track mode, as on the M3 CSL, ensuring the security of DSC and spirited driving too. For inclement conditions the regular DSC mode remains. The brakes, also adopted from the M3 CSL, include compound and cross-drilled rotors. The front rotors have also been enlarged from12.8 to13.6 inches.

As the serious enthusiast would expect, the Competition Package is available in combination with the standard six-speed manual or the optional Sequential Manual Gearbox.

The interior enhancements of the package are subtle but purposeful. The Alcantara steering wheel and handbrake grip feel good to the touch. The addition of the steering wheel-mounted button for the DSC M track mode requires the deletion of the multi-function controls and cruise control. The Competition Package is available with all M3 Coupe interior and exterior color combinations. Two trim items are exclusive to the Competition Package. Special Competition Package aluminum trim is included on the interior. A new exterior color, Interlagos Blue, is offered only with this package.

The Competition Package will be available for 2005 M3 Coupes beginning with December 2004 production and it will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The price for the package will be $4,000.

 

[MrElussive]

That is the worst article I have ever read. The title starts off by being wrong, M is not for BMW, it's for Motorsport (as we all know). And what extra performance is there "at the top end of the range"? What is the range, exactly? BMW made no modifications to the engine at all. The 18" disc brakes are also completely false....NO car that I am aware of even has 18" disc brakes...that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Even to take it seriously, those brakes would not fit with 19" wheels (you'd probably need at least 23" or 24" wheels to clear 18" rotors). This article is completely ridiculous.

I have been trying to find out who even wrote this article, but they never publish the author. It must be that one guy in the auto review industry who refuses to learn to drive a manual transmission. YES, there is a guy who writes car reviews who DOES NOT KNOW how to drive a manual and DOES NOT WANT to learn. Exactly how did he get the job???

 

[Big Daddy]

Here is another article, almost the same that also tallks about 18 inch rotors. Apparently this is a UK only release.

M3 CS

 

[MrElussive]

Those pictures are strictly the pictures we were presented with for the M3 Competition Package. I still don't believe the 18" rotors !!!



-Edited

 

[gpoints]

Those pictures are strictly the pictures we were presented with for the M3 CSL. I still don't believe the 18" rotors !!!

It doesn't look like a CSL to me. Looks like the '05 ZCP...

I could be wrong.

I agree with you on the 18" rotors... You'd need to be riddin on 24's to fit those.

 

[MrElussive]

It doesn't look like a CSL to me. Looks like the '05 ZCP...

I could be wrong.

I agree with you on the 18" rotors... You'd need to be riddin on 24's to fit those.

BAH, my bad, words, I got all confused. What I MEANT to say was that the picture(s) from the article are the exact pictures BMW used to show us our M3 Competition Package (M3 ZCP for short). I'll edit my previous post.

 

[Average Jae]

looks like bad info is making its rounds. 18 inch discs sound a tad bit.. CRAZY!

even if we call it the Competition package here, in the UK it just maybe called the CS. just like we have the performance package for the 330 here, but not in the UK. price point sounds about right too. 2400 pounds more, which ought to be around 4 grand more right?

 

[Kirby]

I agree with you on the 18" rotors... You'd need to be riddin on 24's to fit those.

Or have REALLY thick (like 500mm) spacers!!!!

 

[MrElussive]

looks like bad info is making its rounds. 18 inch discs sound a tad bit.. CRAZY!

even if we call it the Competition package here, in the UK it just maybe called the CS. just like we have the performance package for the 330 here, but not in the UK. price point sounds about right too. 2400 pounds more, which ought to be around 4 grand more right?

Yup. I am also concluding the M3 CS is the M3 Competition Package. No idea where they got the 18" disc brakes, though.

 

[Big Daddy]

It looks aggressive on its 19-inch wheels that hide 18-inch brake rotors!

Again another article describing 18 inch brake rotors. I cannot believe that all these articles are false. There must be something to it?

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