BMW M3 And M5 Performance Editions

Earlier this week, BMW launched their latest M3 and M5 Performance Editions in the UK. The M Performance Editions are all about style and added equipment features.

The M3 Performance Edition is powered by the standard 420hp V8 engine, which is mated to the 7-speed M DCT transmission and a variable M differential. It does however come with the Competition Package, which includes a 10-mm lowered suspension, Electronic Damper Control and a revised DSC+ system.

The M5 Performance Edition comes with the V8 TwinPower Turbo engine, which is good for 560hp. The M5 is also equipped with an Active M differential and electronic damping control. Both the M3 and the M5 Performance Editions are now available with three new colors, including a matte wrap.

The interior of the M5 is covered in Full Black Merino leather, while the M3 features a Black Novillo leather upholstery. BMW's performance editions of the M3 and the M5 feature an Alcantara steering wheel, Piano Black interior trim parts, and various M logos.

The BMW M3 Performance Edition is priced at £74,080 OTR, which includes £9,790 worth of equipment, while the M5 will cost you £95,140 OTR (£22,075 of additional equipment).

BMW M3 Performance Edition Specification:

• 19-inch M Y-spoke Matt Black alloy wheels
• Dark Chrome exhaust
• side gills and kidney surrounds
• jet black bonnet intakes
• carbon-fibre front splitters
• high-gloss Shadowline exterior trim
• folding exterior mirrors
• sun protection glass
• adaptive headlights
• DAB digital radio
• Harman/Kardon 13-loudspeaker system
• BMW Professional Media Package
• mobile application preparation
• telephone USB audio interface and Internet
• sliding front armrest
• front seat heating
• front and rear Park Distance Control

BMW M5 Performance Edition Specification:

• 20-inch M Double-spoke Matt Black alloy wheels
• Dark Chrome exhaust
• side gills and kidney surrounds
• M Sport multi-function seats with lumbar support
• powered bootlid operation
• sun protection glass
• split-folding rear seats
• comfort access and soft close doors
• reversing assist camera
• High-beam assistant
• Internet
• BMW Professional 12-loudspeaker system
• telephone USB audio interface
• mobile application preparation
• speed limit display