Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video)

southlight · 03-06-2012, 11:14 AM

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The highly anticipated M Sport Package for the new F30 3-series sedan has made another appearance, this time at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. While earlier shows and presentations saw the 335i M Sport, this is the first time we see a 328i getting the M Sport treatment. As most should know, the exterior color is called Estoril Blue II and it's exclusive to the M Sport package.

This car is also fitted with the M Sport Brakes comprising of fixed piston calipers painted in blue at all 4 corners (4-piston units at the front, 2-piston units at the rear).

The M Sport Package for the F30 3-series will be available as of July 2012 production, with first US deliveries to be expected in September.

Check out our full Guide to the M Sport package for more information. And if this isn't special or 'aggressive' enough for your liking, there's also the just-launched M Performance parts program which is meant to compliment the M Sport model (full details HERE).

F30 328i M Sport

See Our Full Geneva 2012 Coverage List:

AC Schnitzer M5 (F10) Debut
Hamman F10 M5
BMW X6 M50d World Premiere
F20 125i M Performance with Slick Steering Wheel
BMW M Performance Parts Launches With Full Parts Catalog
BMW M6 Coupe (F13) World Premiere
Breaking: M President Says Nein to X3M, Z4M and F11 M5 Touring
6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Debut
Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Debuts Along with B3 GT3 and Uprated B5
AC Schnitzer F30 328i
F30 328i M Sport
6 Series Gran Coupe in Alpine White

Ghost335 · 03-07-2012, 05:07 PM

F-30 M-Sport for sure. Love the blue!

Zirenz2006 · 03-07-2012, 05:10 PM

Estoril Blue is SICK!

tonmonde · 03-07-2012, 05:11 PM

eXXXellent!!!

Miami · 03-07-2012, 05:15 PM

Damnnn Shes Got A Donk!!!

uhn2000 · 03-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Really good looking - very impressive.

TheBingoBalls · 03-07-2012, 05:22 PM

Too friggin awesome! Now it looks like a real BMW from the front!

EDIT: Just noticed, it's a 328! I thought the M-Sport was originally going to only be available for only the 335? Or maybe I read wrong?

PALMAN · 03-07-2012, 05:23 PM

M-sport is perfect for F30

BTW is there something wrong with me or the front BMW badge in the 25th picture is not mounted straight ??

npd2983 · 03-07-2012, 05:25 PM

Nice wheels! I assume the M-sport brakes are an add-on and not part of the package? Given they match the color of the car, they are cool in an understated way, perhaps like the 4 banger under the hood?

Jason · 03-07-2012, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by npd2983

Nice wheels! I assume the M-sport brakes are an add-on and not part of the package? Given they match the color of the car, they are cool in an understated way, perhaps like the 4 banger under the hood?

Whether the M Sport Brakes will be included in the US M Sport package or be a separate stand alone option hasn't been decided yet.

DDS2015 · 03-07-2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PALMAN

M-sport is perfect for F30

BTW is there something wrong with me or the front BMW badge in the 25th picture is not mounted straight ??

It doesn't look like its mounted straight in 24-26. Poor quality control.

dirtyfreebooter · 03-07-2012, 05:35 PM

Nice, need more ///M badges though.

Park2670 · 03-07-2012, 05:35 PM

This is amazing. The Msport is what makes the F30 look great!

jon328i · 03-07-2012, 05:41 PM

M-sport option!

03BeastCharmer · 03-07-2012, 05:44 PM

So does the M sport front bumper have the air curtain from the 1M? In the 25th picture I see daylight coming out the back side of the fog lamp. Is this how the air curtain is being adapted?

southlight · 03-07-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

So does the M sport front bumper have the air curtain from the 1M? In the 25th picture I see daylight coming out the back side of the fog lamp. Is this how the air curtain is being adapted?

Yep, all F30 models feature the air curtain, including M Sport.

Best regards,
south

CombatNinja · 03-07-2012, 05:49 PM

First things first: Esotoril Blue II is stunning. That said here are a few of my observations about the car.
--Great job BMW for not even checking the quality control of a FREAKING INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DISPLAY CAR to see if, oh, things like the badges are on straight. What hope does that give those of us buying cars off the 'regular' production line?
--Why does the M Sport, the pinnacle of the lineup, have wimpy-ass 225s in the rear? Is the F30 hiding some dirty secret that involves lack of room in the fenders? Once these cars are in the hands of the tuners, that contact patch will be less than adequate. The e90 ZSP cars had 255s out back. What gives?
--I give those big brakes a snowball's chance in hell of making it to the U.S. as standard equipment. U.S. buyers will freak out at the sight of a $5000 sport package.
--I sincerely hope the factory gives the car a bit more power in M Sport guise, even if it's 10 or 15 horses.
--Why no interior shots?

southlight · 03-07-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

--Why does the M Sport, the pinnacle of the lineup, have wimpy-ass 225s in the rear?

It's a mistake, M Sport comes with 255s in the rear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

--I sincerely hope the factory gives the car a bit more power in M Sport guise, even if it's 10 or 15 horses.

There will be no power bump for the M Sport.

Best regards,
south

Jason · 03-07-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

--Why no interior shots?

Same interior as previously seen before. See http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612947

David328M-Sport · 03-07-2012, 06:03 PM

Definitely the one to wait for. Yes, we get the 19" 403 wheels with 225 in front & 255 in rear with M-Sport

E92LNGCGY · 03-07-2012, 06:04 PM

Looks great. Can you get black mirror caps with M-Sport?

jtuds · 03-07-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robackja

Nice, need more ///M badges though.

It's not an M3 though. You get the badges on the rims, doorsills and steering wheel...that's enough.

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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1590 Rep 6,752 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video) BIMMERPOST NEWS Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video) 128 COMMENTS Tweet The highly anticipated M Sport Package for the new F30 3-series sedan has made another appearance, this time at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. While earlier shows and presentations saw the 335i M Sport, this is the first time we see a 328i getting the M Sport treatment. As most should know, the exterior color is called Estoril Blue II and it's exclusive to the M Sport package. This car is also fitted with the M Sport Brakes comprising of fixed piston calipers painted in blue at all 4 corners (4-piston units at the front, 2-piston units at the rear). The M Sport Package for the F30 3-series will be available as of July 2012 production, with first US deliveries to be expected in September. Check out our full Guide to the M Sport package for more information. And if this isn't special or 'aggressive' enough for your liking, there's also the just-launched M Performance parts program which is meant to compliment the M Sport model (full details HERE). F30 328i M Sport See Our Full Geneva 2012 Coverage List: AC Schnitzer M5 (F10) Debut Hamman F10 M5 BMW X6 M50d World Premiere F20 125i M Performance with Slick Steering Wheel BMW M Performance Parts Launches With Full Parts Catalog BMW M6 Coupe (F13) World Premiere Breaking: M President Says Nein to X3M, Z4M and F11 M5 Touring 6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Debut Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Debuts Along with B3 GT3 and Uprated B5 AC Schnitzer F30 328i F30 328i M Sport 6 Series Gran Coupe in Alpine White
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Ghost335 Shake and Bake 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 07 White/Biege 335i loaded Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	F-30 M-Sport for sure. Love the blue!
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1775 Rep 4,687 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Zandvoort Blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Estoril Blue is SICK! __________________ Current: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2021 ///M3 Competition IOMG \| 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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PALMAN Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: F11 530d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Warsaw, Poland iTrader: (0)	M-sport is perfect for F30 BTW is there something wrong with me or the front BMW badge in the 25th picture is not mounted straight ?? __________________ - '10 F11 530dA ///M-Sport - Alpine White - '04 E46 325xi Touring - Saphire Black
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npd2983 Private 2 Rep 96 Posts Drives: '10 128i MT; '09 335d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, Ala. iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels! I assume the M-sport brakes are an add-on and not part of the package? Given they match the color of the car, they are cool in an understated way, perhaps like the 4 banger under the hood?
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 295 Rep 1,665 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	So does the M sport front bumper have the air curtain from the 1M? In the 25th picture I see daylight coming out the back side of the fog lamp. Is this how the air curtain is being adapted? __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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CombatNinja Banned 50 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	First things first: Esotoril Blue II is stunning. That said here are a few of my observations about the car. --Great job BMW for not even checking the quality control of a FREAKING INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DISPLAY CAR to see if, oh, things like the badges are on straight. What hope does that give those of us buying cars off the 'regular' production line? --Why does the M Sport, the pinnacle of the lineup, have wimpy-ass 225s in the rear? Is the F30 hiding some dirty secret that involves lack of room in the fenders? Once these cars are in the hands of the tuners, that contact patch will be less than adequate. The e90 ZSP cars had 255s out back. What gives? --I give those big brakes a snowball's chance in hell of making it to the U.S. as standard equipment. U.S. buyers will freak out at the sight of a $5000 sport package. --I sincerely hope the factory gives the car a bit more power in M Sport guise, even if it's 10 or 15 horses. --Why no interior shots?
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 102 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Definitely the one to wait for. Yes, we get the 19" 403 wheels with 225 in front & 255 in rear with M-Sport __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport. Last edited by David328M-Sport; 03-07-2012 at 06:37 PM..
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