The U.S.-only commemorative M3 only 30 made by BMW Competition pkg and more

2011 BMW M3 "Frozen Gray" The U.S.-only commemorative M3 only 30 made by BMW BMW is launching a limited-run version of the current coupe. The Frozen Gray special edition. There will be 30 copies, all bound for America.

The namesake matte paint and the red-and-black leather interio, All Frozen Grays come with BMW’s seven-speed, dual-clutch M DCT transmission and are equipped with the new Competition package. The package provides lightweight 19-inch wheels that widen the track with a more dramatic offset, a 0.4-inch suspension drop, reprogrammed electronic damping, and a higher threshold for the stability control.

The special edition bundles the Premium package (power-folding mirrors, BMW Assist, a garage-door opener, carbon-fiber-look leather trim) and the Technology package (M Drive, the comfort access keyless ignition system, the iDrive navigation system with traffic information, and voice recognition). Heated front seats, parking sensors, and an upgraded sound system with satellite radio and iPod connectivity are standard.

Although steep, the $78,900 price—including a $1300 gas-guzzler tax—is only about four grand more than that of a similarly loaded M3 coupe and includes one day’s admission to theBMW Performance Driving Schoolin South Carolina. Orders can be placed by calling 800-245-4269 on June 21 beginning at 11:30 a.m. EDT. We expect all 30 to be sold well before 11:31.

TheE92 M3is a car that can be had for anywhere between $30,000 and $60,000 at the moment, depending on quality, but it’s certain to go up in value over the coming years. It’s the only M3 to ever come with a V8, which is something that will never happen again, it’s the last M3 coupe, as the new onehas been renamed the M4, and it’s also the last naturally aspirated M3. There’s a lot working for the E92 to become a future classic, especially given how people adore the high-revving screamer of a V8 that comes with it.

DONT MISS OUT ON A VERY RARE M3. THIS IS A V8 M3 COMPETITION FROZEN GRAYEDITIONCOUPE.