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M3’S COMPANY
CARS BRING US TOGETHER. Not only Arguably, BMW’s legendary super sedan This passion grows from legitimate
in the literal sense of travel or a shared originally spawned the concept of the roots; it isn’t by chance that the M3 is
space for two or more of us at a time; Ultimate Driving Machine. Throughout celebrated as the quintessential do-it-
something about these machines the model’s evolution—from four all vehicle. Each iteration is considered
constructed of rubber, metal, and volatile cylinders, to six, to eight; from natural the best yet—a further perfection of a
liquids derived from beasts long extinct inhalation to multiple turbochargers; from winning formula that cannot conceivably
unites us in an esoteric way. two doors to four, and fixed to convertible be improved, until the arrival of the
roofs—fans of the M3 have remained next. So it is with the current 2022 M3
It can be found in the twinge of intractably loyal, purchasing and fitting and M4. The G80 is longer and wider,
familiarity when we spot our automotive each variation to their current lifestyles. providing even more interior comfort and
doppelgänger. We wave, or flash our practicality, while the infusion of more
lights. Sometimes we give a subtle nod Along the way, they also found each power and technology than ever before
meant only for ourselves. Momentary other. Across the world, groupings of has produced a chassis capable of lapping
recognition isn’t enough for all, though. M3 enthusiasts regularly meet either for the Nurburgring in a tick over seven
A large subset of drivers actively seek out weekly coffee breaks or annual gatherings and a half minutes—8 seconds quicker
their fellow owners to discuss, admire, of thousands at a time. Their shared love than last generation’s top dog M3 CS. A
and revel together. Perhaps none of these for the marque’s longest-tenured, most revitalized list of available paint codes
subcultures are as distinct, passionate, decorated, and best-selling M car brings pay homage to the car’s international
or visible than those who worship at the owners from all walks of life together. appeal, with hues by the name of Isle
alter of the BMW M3. of Man Green, Sao Paulo Yellow, and
Portimão Blue.
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