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This E92 M3 Will Make You Forget about the New One

Everyone’s all hyped up about the new M3 and M4 but a lot of people are still very much in love with the old model. Don’t get us wrong, the thousands of words we wrote about the F80 M3 stand testimony that we’re a fan of car as much as anyone else out there but we’re probably incurable romantics that will always cheer for the underdog.
BMW E92 M3 on BBS wheels 9 photos
Photo: European Auto Source
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And yes, ever since the F80/F82 duo was launched the previous gen models became the underdogs. Fitted with naturally aspirated 4-liter V8 engines making 420 HP and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque they are lagging behind on performance. They do have other strong suits though.

Give them a little TLC and you’ll immediately see them come around. Like this Alpine White M3 here that was taken under the virtual wing of the guys from European Auto Source. It received a plethora of add-ons.

Starting from the outside you’ll notice the vented Vorsteiner hood, the Downforce USA Carbon Fiber side skirts, iND gloss black mirror covers, Mode Carbon V1 GTS carbon fiber front lip spoiler, Vorsteiner aero carbon fiber trunk that adds a bit more downforce to the rear axle and the VRS CF system 1 rear diffuser.

All of that only for aesthetic purposes. Inside, the same story applies, with a BMW Performance steering wheel being installed (ok, maybe this one also has a practical reason behind it), BMW DCT shifter paddles and performance pedal covers.

Oh, and before we forget, the exhaust note was changed thanks to an Eisenmann performance race exhaust system while for the wheels the guys went for the best, choosing a set of BBS LM-R rims.
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