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BMW M3 Competition package launched in the UK

By Matt Brogan |

From March 20, BMW UK will offer a Competition Package for its M3 Coupé. The package comprises a revised EDC (Electronic Damper Control) system that now includes a new Sport setting which, mated to 10mm lower suspension, improves M3′s already impressive handling.

The Competition Package also includes DSC+ (Dynamic Stability Control Plus) that offers less electronic intervention than before allowing for a “more enthusiastic driving style”. The Competition Package also includes exclusively designed 19-inch light-weight alloy wheels, inspired by the popular E46 M3 CSL.

The Competition Package is priced at £3,315 (AUD$5,784) in addition to the standard BMW M3 Coupé’s £52,730 (AUD$92,000) list price.

At the same time, BMW will also feature Auto Start-Stop technology as standard on all versions of the M3. This feature adds to the car’s existing Brake Energy Regeneration feature to further reduce CO2 emissions and is offered on both manual and automatic variants. No other high-performance car currently offers start-stop technology.


 

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  • huy

    (AUD$92,000) for the m3 coupe??? from which dealer???

    • Valet Dabess

      yeah i thought they were like $150 000 or something

      • KM

        Guys,

        This is UK pricing!

      • Kris

        We get taxed heaps initially to buy the car (import duty, LCT etc) in comparison to the UK. However they get taxed heaps to run and maintain it (MOT, cO2 concession charges)

  • Greasy

    That’s UK dealer price mate, excluding all hefty tax Aus applies for imported cars

  • UMWAHT

    Jesus Christ cant something be done about this?

    is the extra pricing in australia really necessary or is it just a blatant rip off?

    • Shak

      Well most manufacturers should have dropped their prices in line with the Tariff cut of 5%, but it just goes to show, that greed and profiteering are the main reason behind the high prices. At first the importers could blame the Gov and their tariffs, but know it is just pure greed.

  • UMWAHT

    im surprised people are thumbs downing comments complaining about overpriced cars in australia

    got any rebuttals instead? any justifications?? oh you don’t?