2012 Detroit NAIAS: F30 M Sport 335i Debuts. New M Sport Info

southlight · 01-09-2012, 01:20 PM

BIMMERPOST NEWS

NAIAS 2012: M Sport 335i (F30) Makes First US Appearance

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Our live coverage from the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) continues. From the NAIAS show floor, here are the first photos of the US M Sport 335i (F30) in Estoril Blue II debuting in North America.

Compared to our earlier coverage on the European spec M Sport package, you can see several differences for the US: For one there are the obvious orange reflectors which are integrated subtly. The US version also has no fog lights which makes for a sportier appearance (the reason for the fog light delete is to enhance cooling). European models will retain the fog lights.

On to the interior, there's the lovely M Sport steering wheel and the exclusive trim with blue accent strips (no worries, trims without blue accents are available). Unlike the European version, there are no red accents in the gauges. This car is a real winner if you ask us.

We've also just learned more information on the US M Sport package:

Production of M Sport Package F30 starts in July 2012 with deliveries expected to start in September 2012
It's not yet been decided if the M Sport Brakes will be part of the M Sport package or optional
US M Sport pack has no fog lights for enhanced cooling
Contrary to some rumors in the media, there'll be no power bump with the M Sport package
M Sport Aero kit has an aerodynamic advantage over the other lines.

For full F30 M Sport info, see our M Sport Guide.

Stay tuned for a lot more coverage from NAIAS 2012.

F30 M Sport and Undercarriage

Saphirschwarz · 01-09-2012, 02:33 PM

WANT

justinnum1 · 01-09-2012, 02:35 PM

how much?

so?confused · 01-09-2012, 02:39 PM

not diggin it at all

Greenkirby21 · 01-09-2012, 02:40 PM

do want in that color :3

soledoc · 01-09-2012, 02:44 PM

Still no word yet on if available as 328. No fog lights? No alcantara seats? Love the color but I may have to opt for the sport line instead. Too many changes for the US specs that I don't like.

Yodaime · 01-09-2012, 02:44 PM

1 3inch exhaust into a muffler that has 2 tips? BETTER AIR FLOW? YES? Problay one 2.5 inch hehe

C.saint · 01-09-2012, 02:48 PM

awesome color beautiful car

mohrgan · 01-09-2012, 02:50 PM

Now we are talking.

Blindside_137 · 01-09-2012, 02:51 PM

haha, orange reflector integrated "subtly"

Not sure about this one, probably a lot more aggressive in person

Q4P · 01-09-2012, 02:52 PM

Loving everything so far except that completely ridiculous steering wheel. Give me that car with the old M-Sport steering wheel and we have a definitive winner

Professor///M · 01-09-2012, 02:55 PM

I still prefer the e90's M-Sport rear bumper! I think they failed on this one.

The color is spectacular though!

It is a shame they took a few steps back and didn't continue with the LED front and rear turn signals. More reason for me to keep my e90 MSport!

mohrgan · 01-09-2012, 02:57 PM

Love that steering wheel!

Wolf · 01-09-2012, 02:58 PM

steering wheel has a hint to the past yet it's a little bit gay

BMWI6 · 01-09-2012, 03:04 PM

Wow!!!!! Beautiful And Aggressive

MDyDinanM · 01-09-2012, 03:04 PM

looks good

E90Fleet · 01-09-2012, 03:05 PM

Now we just need individual colors to be available with it

ray_futbol · 01-09-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

steering wheel has a hint to the past yet it's a little bit gay

hsleiman · 01-09-2012, 03:07 PM

Are the volume controls moved to the right side of the wheel now? If so that sucks bc i loved being able to change gears with my right hand change the volume with my left hand still on the wheel. Not a big issue though!

cncmastr · 01-09-2012, 03:09 PM

too bad there is no Alcantara.

ES BMW · 01-09-2012, 03:11 PM

So they finally went to a full single pipe from turbo back...can't wait to hear it! Oh yeah, and the rest of the car is beautiful as well.

Dante · 01-09-2012, 03:17 PM

I was soooo hoping for pics with the 19" M-wheels. Drat!

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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1590 Rep 6,752 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	2012 Detroit NAIAS: F30 M Sport 335i Debuts. New M Sport Info BIMMERPOST NEWS NAIAS 2012: M Sport 335i (F30) Makes First US Appearance 146 COMMENTS Tweet Our live coverage from the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) continues. From the NAIAS show floor, here are the first photos of the US M Sport 335i (F30) in Estoril Blue II debuting in North America. Compared to our earlier coverage on the European spec M Sport package, you can see several differences for the US: For one there are the obvious orange reflectors which are integrated subtly. The US version also has no fog lights which makes for a sportier appearance (the reason for the fog light delete is to enhance cooling). European models will retain the fog lights. On to the interior, there's the lovely M Sport steering wheel and the exclusive trim with blue accent strips (no worries, trims without blue accents are available). Unlike the European version, there are no red accents in the gauges. This car is a real winner if you ask us. We've also just learned more information on the US M Sport package: Production of M Sport Package F30 starts in July 2012 with deliveries expected to start in September 2012 It's not yet been decided if the M Sport Brakes will be part of the M Sport package or optional US M Sport pack has no fog lights for enhanced cooling Contrary to some rumors in the media, there'll be no power bump with the M Sport package M Sport Aero kit has an aerodynamic advantage over the other lines. For full F30 M Sport info, see our M Sport Guide. Stay tuned for a lot more coverage from NAIAS 2012. F30 M Sport and Undercarriage
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so?confused jr 22 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new rochelle iTrader: (2)	not diggin it at all
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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 327 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	do want in that color :3 __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6966 Rep 10,658 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	haha, orange reflector integrated "subtly" Not sure about this one, probably a lot more aggressive in person
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Q4P Colonel 85 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World iTrader: (0)	Loving everything so far except that completely ridiculous steering wheel. Give me that car with the old M-Sport steering wheel and we have a definitive winner __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 =
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hsleiman First Lieutenant 12 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 11 e90 335xi PPK 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV iTrader: (1)	Are the volume controls moved to the right side of the wheel now? If so that sucks bc i loved being able to change gears with my right hand change the volume with my left hand still on the wheel. Not a big issue though!
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ES BMW Captain 70 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	So they finally went to a full single pipe from turbo back...can't wait to hear it! Oh yeah, and the rest of the car is beautiful as well. __________________ '12 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| ZCP
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