The BMW M3 Sedan was recently launched to the Australian market at Phillip Island. I guess the AUSmotive invitation must have accidentally been sent to CarAdvice. That tends to happen a lot. C’est la vie. Here’s the pics all the same.
BMW M3 Range
- BMW M3 Sedan: $145,000
- BMW M3 Coupé: $162,901
- BMW M3 Convertible: $176,142
More info can be read HERE and the release from the launch is shown below.
The New BMW M3 Sedan
The most passionately revered name in the BMW M playbook is about to be conferred on the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, as for the first time ever, a four-door BMW M3 arrives in Australia.
The BMW M3 Sedan is a car that both the heart and the head will be able to agree on.
Powered by the unique V8, 4.0-litre, 309 kW engine, producing 400 Nm of torque and revving to a stratospheric 8,400 rpm red line, the BMW M3 Sedan adds the most practical of body shells complete with five seats and substantial luggage capacity, so even more passengers can enjoy this magnificent, race-bred engine on full song.
BMW has never offered the M3 sedan in Australia before. There was no Sedan in the previous E46 generation model range, and in the E36 generation, only Coupé and Convertible versions of the M3 came to Australia.
The arrival of the M3 Sedan, just weeks after the first M3 Convertibles, means BMW high-performance enthusiasts will access to the full range of M3 models.
The new BMW M3 Sedan is priced from $145,000 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges, for the manual six-speed model.
The BMW M3 Sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and uses just 12.4-litres of petrol per 100 km on the combined cycle in manual transmission guise.
Equipped with the seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic, the M3 Sedan rushes from 0-100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds. It also uses less fuel than the manual transmission car, at 11.9l/100km.
The BMW M3 Sedan rides on special M 18-inch light alloy wheels shod with 245/40 front and 265/40 ZR 18 tyres, while 19-inch light alloy wheels are optional, fitted with 245/35 front and 265/35 ZR 19 tyres.
3 replies on “BMW M3 Sedan launches down under”
Saw one on the weekend at Bib Stillwell – very nice.
I also saw the facelifted 335i M sport sedan. Those new front lights with LED indicators looked mean, and the front bumper was very aggressive. That’ll give the 4 dr M3 a run for its money!
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