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New F30 M Sport Package Details and Photos From Barcelona (Updated w/ video)
BIMMERPOST NEWS New Photos and Information on the F30 M Sport Package The lovely M Sport Package for the all-new F30 3 series sedan made another appearance at the International Media Launch of the 2012 3 series sedan in Barcelona, from where we've just returned. The M Sport Package will be available worldwide as of July 2012 production. This is the soonest that an M Sport package has been made available after a new BMW model launch. As BMW board member Harald Krüger explained to us, the advanced release date is to convince existing E90 M Sport customers to make a switch to the F30 M Sport model - customers who may otherwise not upgrade to the new 3 series or potentially buy a competitor's model. The exterior color Estoril Blue II as seen on this F30 335i M Sport is exclusive to the M Sport Package. As per tradition, the alcantara interior will not be available in the US, mostly due to the lack of acceptance of cloth interiors from the general US market. The U.S. will get leather only as part of the M Sport Package. This particular car had the instrument cluster of the Sports Line including the red letters and accents in the gauges. BMW has not yet decided whether they will switch to blue accents for the production version to match the blue interior trim. Finally, the optional M Sport Brakes will NOT be part of the M Sport Package. What you see in these images are the standard brakes for the F30 335i. The M Sport Brake will likely be available from Autumn 2012 on, and comprise of fixed-piston calipers (4 piston front, 2 piston rear) and larger brake discs. VIDEO
Video courtesy of Autospies: PHOTOS
Photos, including some courtesy of Autospies: Official BMW press release and photos, together with our previous gallery from the F30 launch in Munich: Quote:
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11-18-2011, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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that looks pretty sick!
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I suppose this will be a popular option. The blue paint looks nice.
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11-18-2011, 01:20 PM | #6 |
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This car just looks amazing. The interior is really nice too. I am still not sure about the steering wheel, but it is growing on me. Just cant wait to drive one!!
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11-18-2011, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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looks sharp!
can't wait to see it in person. The M-package will probably be the most popular selling feature for the new 3 series. |
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11-18-2011, 01:24 PM | #8 |
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looks sharp!
can't wait to see it in person. The M-package will probably be the most popular selling feature for the new 3 series. |
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11-18-2011, 01:25 PM | #9 |
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Don't think i could live with that steering wheels It's very retro...and for the first time the SE steering wheels actually looks better than the M-Sport version(F30 vs E90). And the idrive/satnav screen just look like an afterthought. The interior of the F10 is much nicer
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11-18-2011, 01:42 PM | #15 |
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Still looks like a facelifted E90 as opposed to an all new model.
The headlights look crap and the idrive screen looks like an eBay special from Taiwan. Mercedes will be having my money when I change cars. |
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11-18-2011, 01:45 PM | #16 |
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No, dual zone climate control will be standard in the US.
Best regards, south
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11-18-2011, 01:52 PM | #17 |
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Im guessing luxury is a higher priority to you than driving dynamics and capabilities.
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11-18-2011, 01:53 PM | #18 |
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nice but whats the deal with the indicators cant BMW make up its damm mind. LCI had LED indicators and so has E92 LCI now they gone back to bulbs.
WTF Damm Bean Counters
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As I said it looks too much like a facelifted E90 as opposed to an all new model. |
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11-18-2011, 02:12 PM | #21 |
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Christ, look at the hood line. Gross.
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Awesome.
Msport ftw.
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