THE NEW BMW M3 COUPE AND SEDAN TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

The Fourth Generation Benchmark Performance Car - Now with a V-8

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 2, 2007... BMW will unveil one of the most
anticipated new cars of the year as it raises the performance benchmark once
again with the North American premieres of the 2008 M3 Coupe and Sedan at the
Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new 4th generation 2008 M3 Coupe and the
all-new 4 door M3 Sedan will arrive in the spring of 2008 and will feature a
high-revving V-8 engine developing 414-horsepower at 8,300rpm, a first in a
series-production BMW M3 and the highest-performing M3 ever offered by BMW's M
division.

The BMW M3 Coupe will feature a unique carbon fiber roof panel that reduces
weight by 44lbs versus the optional steel roof panel with moonroof. Both the
M3 Coupe and Sedan will feature driver-adjustable settings for crucial dynamic
controls including steering, damping and stability (and an available
steering-wheel-mounted "MDrive" button to store the preferences) and a sports
oriented interior that can be optimized to a driver's desires. including the
comprehensive entertainment/navigation system operated through BMW's latest
iDrive controller.

Lightweight, efficient V8 at the heart of the BMW M3
The move to eight cylinders in the fourth generation BMW M3 provides a
powerplant offering the seemingly disparate characteristics of more power,
increased efficiency and reduced weight when compared with the previous
six-cylinder M3 engine. Displacing 3,999 cubic centimeters (4.0 liters), the
new light-alloy engine produces 414 hp at 8,300 rpm and 295 pound-feet of
torque at 3,900 rpm with 85 percent of the maximum torque available
consistently through 6,500 rpm. This power output represents a 17% increase
over the six-cylinder from the last generation M3 yet the new engine weighs 7%
less and consumes 8% less fuel than its predecessor.

Manual transmission, twin-disc clutch and Variable M Differential Lock
Power from the BMW M3 Coupe and Sedan's V8 is transmitted to the rear wheels
through a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox. The performance parameters of
the M3 dictated heat management as a key design factor for both the
transmission and clutch. The transmission features integrated
temperature-dependent oil cooling management, while internal ventilation
maximizes heat dissipation for the twin-disc clutch.

The new final drive comes with a Variable M Differential Lock generating up to
100 percent locking action with fully variable action whenever required,
ensuring optimum traction on all road surfaces.

Latest-generation of Dynamic Stability Control
The electronic Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) monitors driving conditions and
intervenes through the application of brakes and reduced engine power to
stabilize the BMW M3 and help avoid major over- or under-steer situations.

In addition to engine controls and the ABS, other systems integrated in the DSC
are Automatic Stability Control (ASC), which prevents the wheels from spinning
on surfaces with reduced traction; the Start-Off Assistant, which prevents the
car from rolling back when setting off on a grade, as well as Cornering Brake
Control (CBC), which prevents the car from spinning or swerving out of control
when applying the brakes in a bend.

The latest version of DSC includes additional functions for even greater
driving safety. Whenever the driver is likely to apply the brakes in full
within the next few seconds, the system builds up pressure in the hydraulic
brake circuit and pre-loads the brake pads to ensure an immediate response.
The Dry Braking feature removes water film from the discs in wet conditions,
thus reducing the chance of water interfering with the braking process.

Electronic Damper Control recognizing the driver's style of driving
The optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) allows the driver to tailor the
vehicle's chassis dynamics to his or her preference through one of three modes:
Sport, Normal and Comfort.
The response of all dynamic driving systems is carefully tailored to the power
and performance of the new BMW M3, with electronic intervention of the various
systems naturally taking the dynamics of the car into account. Indeed, the
driver even has the option to individually configure specific parameters, thus
adjusting the response of the car to his personal preferences.

Interior design oriented an active driving experience with luxury
There is no question as to the heritage of the vehicle upon opening the door of
the new BMW M3 thanks to the M car logo in the door sills. The unique nature of
the vehicle carries to the dash where the dual circular instruments typical of
BMW - the speedometer and fuel gauge as well as the tachometer and oil
temperature display - are in specific M style. A feature typical of BMW M cars
is the variable warning zone on the tachometer that informs the driver of the
recommended engine speed depending on the engine oil temperature.

The M3's leather steering wheel, with its thumb contours resting firmly in the
driver's hands, provides an optimum grip for precise movement of the steering
wheel. The spokes within the steering wheel incorporate the remote control
buttons for the audio system and mobile phone, as well as the optional MDrive
button. An additional auxiliary button may be programmed through the optional
BMW iDrive system.

A premium AM/FM/single-disc CD audio system comes standard with an auxiliary
input jack. Individual entertainment options include SIRIUS satellite radio, HD
radio and a USB-enabled port for control of an Apple iPod or iPhone media
player. These three options can be bundled together in the Technology Package,
should one choose to have them all together.

For vehicles equipped with Navigation, the comprehensive information and
entertainment systems are controlled by the refined BMW iDrive. Selecting the
Navigation/iDrive option also brings the performance-oriented,
steering-wheel-spoke-mounted Mdrive button.
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