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The purpose of the fourth generation BMW M3 is still driver excitement. The M3 carries forward BMW's long tradition of perfect high-performance sports car design. It is equipped with many appealing features, including a totally new V8 engine and drive train, an especially firm lightweight body, a lowered center of gravity, and a carbon roof, which weighs much less than a steel roof but is every bit as sound. And naturally, every component has been road tested at the world's most demanding facility.

With a vehicle as powerful and dynamic as this, styling is never an aim in itself. This car will always be driven by functional considerations. The expressive front is designed to accommodate the high-rev engine. The muscular rear allows for the wider track and four tailpipes. Even the shape of the exterior mirrors adds to the overall aerodynamics. Only the interplay of all these measures ensures the desired effect: sports car performance that is ideally suited to everyday driving.

If you start the ignition, you will instantly see what the high-rev engine is capable of. Shift up through the gears to propel this new BMW forward as it constantly pushes the boundaries of driving pleasure even further. Brake as you approach the first bend but keep your steering tight, you don't want to lose your advantage. You can configure your BMW M3 using original paint finishes and enjoy the powerful sound of the engine at 8,400 rpm.

The exterior of the car has a curved front section with wide wind intake vents. The elegant shape of the headlights deflects wind in all directions as it passes the flexed arch of the bonnet. Accelerating as it moves over the long curving lines of its gently sloping roof it, then disappears as quickly as it arrives, the BMW M3 continues on unperturbed leaving wind resistance far behind. So, the BMW performance is just amazing.

One glance inside the cockpit and across the distinctive dashboard and you immediately know that within the BMW 3 Series M3 hides a realm of discoveries: interior trims in fine wood, titanium or aluminum compliment the perfectly combined colors and materials that underscore the generous spaciousness inside the vehicle.

One could be forgiven, in all this, for looking past the well-positioned instrument dials, since they are placed in the most effective, practical positions. The seats are exceptionally comfortable and spacious; the optional Sports seats, giving the best side support available, are ideal for dynamic driving conditions, turning extended journeys into a relaxed pleasure.