The BMW E90 / E92 / E93 M3 is the fourth generation M3 and the first time a V8 engine was offered. The M3 was unveiled during the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. Production ran from 2007 to 2013 with the sedan ending production in 2011. The E90 M3 was the four-door sedan version,
The BMW E46 M3 was produced from 2000 thru 2006 with a total production run of 85,744 units worldwide. The BMW E46 M3 was only produced in a coupe and convertible options as the sedan option was dropped from the previous E36 M3. BMW offered a limited number of leather colors with only three non-leather
The BMW E36 M3 was produced from 1992 thru 1999 with a total production run of 71,242 units worldwide. Initially the E36 M3 was only offered in a coupe version, however by 1994 BMW offered a convertible and sedan version as well. The E36 M3 was the first M3 initially designed to be a road car
What is BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology? Since the N55 engine, BMW has been naming many of their engines “TwinPower Turbo”, this is a bit of a marketing trick. The predecessor N54 engine was actually a “Twin Turbo” engine. There is a big difference as well as the advantages and disadvantages of both setups. We
The BMW E30 M3 was the first ever M3 BMW produced. It was manufactured from 1986 thru 1991 with a total run of 17,184 units worldwide. The main reason for its production to the public was to be eligible to compete in Group A racing which required the entry cars to share the majority of its components
How do BMW Laserlight headlights work? Laserlight headlights do not directly project light the road as one may think, given the name. Instead, the headlight housing directs three monochromatic blue laser light beams through a series of mirrors within the headlight assembly. Next, the light is directed towards a lens filled with yellow phosphorus.
Why do headlights turn to a yellow haze? Like all plastic and rubber parts on your vehicle, exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun will eventually lead to a break down of the part through the oxidation process. Further exposure to harmful elements such as air pollution, road salt, oils, chemicals and harsh cleaners
Why are rubber lines used from the factory? Manufacturers often take low cost options when assembling a car. Rubber brake lines also offer cheap maintenance in the future when they wear out. Factory rubber lines offer all the properties needed; resistant to corrosion from brake fluid, cheap and flexible for the moving suspension the
Style Number: Style 20 Standard on: 3.6L M5s Wheel Name: M System I, Turbines Front Offset: ET+20 Rear Offset: ET+20 Bolt Pattern: 5 x 120 Factory Setup, Front: 17 x 8 Factory Setup, Rear: 17 x 8 Factory Tire Size, Front: 235/45ZR17 Factory Tire Size, Rear: 235/45ZR17 Weight, Front: 20.61 lbs (9.35 kg) Weight, Rear:
Style Number: Style 219M Standard on: Base model prior to September 2010 for North America Market Wheel Name: M Radial Spoke, M Double Spoke Wheel Finish: Ferric Gray Front Offset: ET+29 Rear Offset: ET+23 Bolt Pattern: 5 x 120 Factory Setup, Front: 18 x 8.5 Factory Setup, Rear: 18 x 9.5 Factory Tire Size, Front:
