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The BMW M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M

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• Limited edition of 500 vehicles for North America
• Special BMW Individual paint colors representing five generations of M3
• Unique interior accents and M Performance parts and accessories as standard
• U.S. production scheduled to start in July 2022
• MSRP: $95,700 very well-equipped, plus $995 destination. M Carbon Ceramic brakes and M Carbon bucket seats are the only extra-cost options.

US Release: The BMW M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 24, 2022…On this day in 1972, the agreement that created BMW Motorsport GmbH was signed. Over the past 50 years, on streets and tracks around the world – corner by corner, lap by lap – BMW M has built a passionate community of extraordinary fans. And today, as we celebrate BMW M’s 50th birthday, it’s those enthusiasts who will get the present. The company now known as BMW M GmbH is presenting a limited edition model exclusive to North America, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M.

Based on the 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M will be offered in modern formulations of five iconic paint colors – one from each of the previous five generations of M3. The legendary E30 M3 is represented in vibrant, non-metallic Cinnabar Red. The E36 M3 is evoked by dazzling Techno Violet. Deep Interlagos Blue is taken from the palette of the storied E46 M3. Fire Orange III will be remembered from the limited Lime Rock Park Edition of the ferocious E92 M3. And Limerock Grey graced the rare and thrilling F80 M3 CS. Two of the colors, Techno Violet, and Interlagos Blue, were revived just for this Edition, and starting with July production will be available only on the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M for model year 2023.

Regardless of paint color, each M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M will come equipped with forged Style 826M wheels in a sleek matte Orbit Grey finish unavailable on the standard M3. Behind those wheels, customers may choose the standard M Compound brakes and specify red, blue, or black calipers, or they can opt for M Carbon Ceramic brakes with their characteristic gold calipers. Motorsport-inspired exterior enhancements from the M Performance catalog are also part of the package. Up front, the 50 Jahre BMW M edition receives a carbon fiber front splitter. At the back, the signature M quad tailpipes are trimmed in carbon fiber and titanium, and the trunk lid sports a distinctive M Performance carbon fiber spoiler, all of which complement the standard carbon fiber roof.

Classic BMW Motorsport logos are fitted to the hood, trunk, and wheel center caps in place of the usual BMW roundels. With its staggered semicircles in blue, navy, and red, the anniversary emblem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmbH trademark that was first used on racing cars in 1973.

Upon opening the doors, the driver and passenger are greeted by “Edition 50 Jahre BMW M” lettering on the door sill trims. The inscription is repeated on an aluminum plaque on the cupholder cover below the dashboard, accompanied by a reminder that this very special M3 is “1/500”. Customers have the choice of the standard M Sport seats or the optional, track-ready M Carbon bucket seats, upholstered exclusively in Black Extended Merino leather. Both seat designs feature a unique seam pattern utilizing stitching in the M colors. They are complimented by tri-color M stripes on the headrests. The M stripes are also found on the folding headrests of the outboard rear seats.

Included with the vehicle is the 50 Jahre BMW M Boardcase. This 42L roll-aboard suitcase is constructed of durable and lightweight Makrolon Polycarbonate adorned with the 50 Jahre BMW M logo on the front.

The M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M will be available in only one, well-equipped configuration. This includes the Executive and Parking Assistance packages, Icon Adaptive LED headlights with Laserlight, carbon fiber interior trim, wireless device charging, and M Shadowline headlights. All customers have to do is choose their exterior color, brake caliper color, and style of seat. The M Carbon Ceramic Brakes and M Carbon bucket seats are the only extra-cost options.

Beginning with model year 2023, all BMW M3s will feature the BMW Curved Display and the 8th generation of BMW iDrive. A 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch control display merge into a single, fully digital, high-resolution unit. The new BMW Operating System 8 offers many more options for drivers to enjoy easy, intuitive, multimodal control of vehicle, navigation, infotainment, and communication functions, as well as digital services.
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[lastsun61]

Wait, 95k and 100k with carbon buckets is a steal with all these m performance parts isn't it?

[IB M]

Wasn't the 30 Jahre M3 just like 5 years ago?

Cool colors !!

[calbears]

Originally Posted by IB M

Wasn't the 30 Jahre M3 just like 5 years ago?

Yes, but that was for 30 years of the M3

[BTC Maxi]

Carbon exterior package should've came standard and the bucket seats should be a no cost option

[jkap27]

Originally Posted by lastsun61

Wait, 95k and 100k with carbon buckets is a steal with all these m performance parts isn't it?

Carbon buckets are extra…looks like it comes with all the options except for those and the carbon ceramics though…which is not really a big markup as far as the msrp goes compared to a fully loaded m3 xdrive. I’m sure dealers will want some money on top though

[mofomat]

Those cars clearly still have their shipping blocks fitted!

[hellokitty]

Originally Posted by mofomat

Those cars clearly still have their shipping blocks fitted!

Lol you are right. They look like off road M3s

[jkap27]

Originally Posted by BTC to 150k

Carbon exterior package should've came standard and the bucket seats should be a no cost option

Is the carbon exterior package not a no cost option? Pretty hard to tell from that press release. Looks like at least one M3 in the pic has the carbon intakes
Edit: I could be wrong I had to turn my brightness way up lol

[RPM33]

Price at MSRP is reasonable. M3 is a great daily driver.

[gs1403]

Originally Posted by lastsun61

Wait, 95k and 100k with carbon buckets is a steal with all these m performance parts isn't it?

Not really. A 2022 M3 with the aforementioned options is $81,950. Add roughly $3500 for individual paint and you're at $85,450. I'm not sure how much the extra carbon bits cost, but certainly less than $10k. This car apparently won't even come with the M Exterior CF Package, Full Merino interior, Driving Assist Package and no mention of M Drive Professional and M Driver's Package.

Either we're looking at a substantial price increase for MY'23 M3s, or BMW is charging a hefty premium for this being a limited production model with nothing really of substance added.

[Technic]

Is this the 50 Jahre BMW Baja M3?

[BTC Maxi]

Originally Posted by jkap27

Is the carbon exterior package not a no cost option? Pretty hard to tell from that press release. Looks like at least one M3 in the pic has the carbon intakes

I don't see the carbon inlet things on the grille, but I do see a carbon lip and spoiler so who knows maybe they included a few carbon bits.

[gs1403]

Reminds me of the Heritage edition F82s that you couldn't even spec the Icon LEDs with. Not sure what's well-equipped about this car when it's literally missing half the options list but is priced like it's fully loaded. Do people really think the badges and graphics are worth that much?

[Blindside_137]

The M4 release said 6 speed manual option but this says based on the M3 competition x drive.

So you can get a manual M4 Jahre, but not a manual M3 Jahre?

[Dking078]

Originally Posted by gs1403

Do people really think the badges and graphics are worth that much?

E92 Lime Rock edition says yes. Unfortunately.

[vj123]

Originally Posted by gs1403

Not really. A 2022 M3 with the aforementioned options is $81,950. Add roughly $3500 for individual paint and you're at $85,450. I'm not sure how much the extra carbon bits cost, but certainly less than $10k. This car apparently won't even come with the M Exterior CF Package, Full Merino interior, Driving Assist Package and no mention of M Drive Professional and M Driver's Package.

Either we're looking at a substantial price increase for MY'23 M3s, or BMW is charging a hefty premium for this being a limited production model with nothing really of substance added.

This was my guess in the other thread.

MY22 M3cx - 77,100
Individual paint - 3,750
Carbon fiber trim - 950
Park assist package - 800
Executive package - 1,800
Laser lights - 1000
Shadowline Lig,hts - 300
Wireless charging - 200
Destination - 995
MSRP - 86,895

Considering MY23 MSRP increase (3k) and premium for this variant (5k), i would expect the pricing to be around 95k without carbon buckets and CCB.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28875382

[hellas203]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

The M4 release said 6 speed manual option but this says based on the M3 competition x drive.

So you can get a manual M4 Jahre, but not a manual M3 Jahre?

Doesn't make sense why not manual on both!

[jkap27]

Originally Posted by gs1403

Reminds me of the Heritage edition F82s that you couldn't even spec the Icon LEDs with. Not sure what's well-equipped about this car when it's literally missing half the options list but is priced like it's fully loaded. Do people really think the badges and graphics are worth that much?

I’m a little biased because it’s only missing things I would pay them to not put on but I think the deal works out to be not as bad as I’d expect from a special edition…assuming you get it for msrp which probably doesn’t happen anyway lol

[solstice]

This should make many happy faces since those colors are two of the most wished for come backs on these forums. I like IB but I never see the value for me in these anniversary visually dressed up cars since it’s not how I spec. my cars.

Looking forward to see some IBs on the road though

[jkap27]

Originally Posted by vj123

This was my guess in the other thread.

MY22 M3cx - 77,100
Individual paint - 3,750
Carbon fiber trim - 950
Park assist package - 800
Executive package - 1,800
Laser lights - 1000
Shadowline Lig,hts - 300
Wireless charging - 200
Destination - 995
MSRP - 86,895

Considering MY23 MSRP increase (3k) and premium for this variant (5k), i would expect the pricing to be around 95k without carbon buckets and CCB.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28875382

Looks like you get a quasi carbon exterior package too…front splitter and tailpipes in carbon. I would absolutely go for technoviolet at msrp but that won’t happen haha did they remove the lower black exterior trim? I genuinely can’t tell from the lighting in the pics

[lastsun61]

Originally Posted by gs1403

Not really. A 2022 M3 with the aforementioned options is $81,950. Add roughly $3500 for individual paint and you're at $85,450. I'm not sure how much the extra carbon bits cost, but certainly less than $10k. This car apparently won't even come with the M Exterior CF Package, Full Merino interior, Driving Assist Package and no mention of M Drive Professional and M Driver's Package.

Either we're looking at a substantial price increase for MY'23 M3s, or BMW is charging a hefty premium for this being a limited production model with nothing really of substance added.

You are right, no carbon exterior package is a bummer for me. The carbon/titanium quad pipes are probably just cosmetic too. Overall, they should've just included all options and make it 110k. I would very much prefer that