2012 Detroit NAIAS: F30 M Sport 335i Debuts. New M Sport Info - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

southlight · 01-09-2012, 02:20 PM

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NAIAS 2012: M Sport 335i (F30) Makes First US Appearance

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Our live coverage from the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) continues. From the NAIAS show floor, here are the first photos of the US M Sport 335i (F30) in Estoril Blue II debuting in North America.

Compared to our earlier coverage on the European spec M Sport package, you can see several differences for the US: For one there are the obvious orange reflectors which are integrated subtly. The US version also has no fog lights which makes for a sportier appearance (the reason for the fog light delete is to enhance cooling). European models will retain the fog lights.

On to the interior, there's the lovely M Sport steering wheel and the exclusive trim with blue accent strips (no worries, trims without blue accents are available). Unlike the European version, there are no red accents in the gauges. This car is a real winner if you ask us.

We've also just learned more information on the US M Sport package:

Production of M Sport Package F30 starts in July 2012 with deliveries expected to start in September 2012
It's not yet been decided if the M Sport Brakes will be part of the M Sport package or optional
US M Sport pack has no fog lights for enhanced cooling
Contrary to some rumors in the media, there'll be no power bump with the M Sport package
M Sport Aero kit has an aerodynamic advantage over the other lines.

For full F30 M Sport info, see our M Sport Guide.

Stay tuned for a lot more coverage from NAIAS 2012.

F30 M Sport and Undercarriage

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Saphirschwarz · 01-09-2012, 03:33 PM

WANT

justinnum1 · 01-09-2012, 03:35 PM

how much?

so?confused · 01-09-2012, 03:39 PM

not diggin it at all

Greenkirby21 · 01-09-2012, 03:40 PM

do want in that color :3

soledoc · 01-09-2012, 03:44 PM

Still no word yet on if available as 328. No fog lights? No alcantara seats? Love the color but I may have to opt for the sport line instead. Too many changes for the US specs that I don't like.

Yodaime · 01-09-2012, 03:44 PM

1 3inch exhaust into a muffler that has 2 tips? BETTER AIR FLOW? YES? Problay one 2.5 inch hehe

C.saint · 01-09-2012, 03:48 PM

awesome color beautiful car

mohrgan · 01-09-2012, 03:50 PM

Now we are talking.

Blindside_137 · 01-09-2012, 03:51 PM

haha, orange reflector integrated "subtly"

Not sure about this one, probably a lot more aggressive in person

Q4P · 01-09-2012, 03:52 PM

Loving everything so far except that completely ridiculous steering wheel. Give me that car with the old M-Sport steering wheel and we have a definitive winner

PAMidge · 01-09-2012, 03:55 PM

I still prefer the e90's M-Sport rear bumper! I think they failed on this one.

The color is spectacular though!

It is a shame they took a few steps back and didn't continue with the LED front and rear turn signals. More reason for me to keep my e90 MSport!

mohrgan · 01-09-2012, 03:57 PM

Love that steering wheel!

Wolf · 01-09-2012, 03:58 PM

steering wheel has a hint to the past yet it's a little bit gay

BMWI6 · 01-09-2012, 04:04 PM

Wow!!!!! Beautiful And Aggressive

MDyDinanM · 01-09-2012, 04:04 PM

looks good

E90Fleet · 01-09-2012, 04:05 PM

Now we just need individual colors to be available with it

ray_futbol · 01-09-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

steering wheel has a hint to the past yet it's a little bit gay

hsleiman · 01-09-2012, 04:07 PM

Are the volume controls moved to the right side of the wheel now? If so that sucks bc i loved being able to change gears with my right hand change the volume with my left hand still on the wheel. Not a big issue though!

cncmastr · 01-09-2012, 04:09 PM

too bad there is no Alcantara.

My E90 · 01-09-2012, 04:11 PM

So they finally went to a full single pipe from turbo back...can't wait to hear it! Oh yeah, and the rest of the car is beautiful as well.

Dante · 01-09-2012, 04:17 PM

I was soooo hoping for pics with the 19" M-wheels. Drat!

01-09-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,634 iTrader: (0)	2012 Detroit NAIAS: F30 M Sport 335i Debuts. New M Sport Info BIMMERPOST NEWS NAIAS 2012: M Sport 335i (F30) Makes First US Appearance 146 COMMENTS Tweet Our live coverage from the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) continues. From the NAIAS show floor, here are the first photos of the US M Sport 335i (F30) in Estoril Blue II debuting in North America. Compared to our earlier coverage on the European spec M Sport package, you can see several differences for the US: For one there are the obvious orange reflectors which are integrated subtly. The US version also has no fog lights which makes for a sportier appearance (the reason for the fog light delete is to enhance cooling). European models will retain the fog lights. On to the interior, there's the lovely M Sport steering wheel and the exclusive trim with blue accent strips (no worries, trims without blue accents are available). Unlike the European version, there are no red accents in the gauges. This car is a real winner if you ask us. We've also just learned more information on the US M Sport package: Production of M Sport Package F30 starts in July 2012 with deliveries expected to start in September 2012 It's not yet been decided if the M Sport Brakes will be part of the M Sport package or optional US M Sport pack has no fog lights for enhanced cooling Contrary to some rumors in the media, there'll be no power bump with the M Sport package M Sport Aero kit has an aerodynamic advantage over the other lines. For full F30 M Sport info, see our M Sport Guide. Stay tuned for a lot more coverage from NAIAS 2012. F30 M Sport and Undercarriage Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video) [New Pics Update] 1st Look at F30 M Sport 19" Wheels, Blue Brakes, M Performance Dash & Steering Wheel Our Full Guide to F30 3 Series M Sport Package
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01-09-2012, 03:33 PM	#2
Saphirschwarz Private Drives: E92 320d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liège, Belgium Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	WANT __________________

01-09-2012, 03:35 PM	#3
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,793 iTrader: (0)	how much? __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

01-09-2012, 03:40 PM	#5
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land Posts: 1,737 iTrader: (1)	do want in that color :3 __________________ 2009 128i Coupe Crimson Red MODS: -Injen Intake-Magnaflow Exhaust-Carbon Fiber Spoiler - Carbon Fiber Grilles - OZ Ultraleggeras - CF Mirrors

01-09-2012, 03:44 PM	#6
soledoc New Member Drives: 2009 328i sedan 6MT montego bl Join Date: May 2010 Location: Zionsville IN Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Still no word yet on if available as 328. No fog lights? No alcantara seats? Love the color but I may have to opt for the sport line instead. Too many changes for the US specs that I don't like. __________________ '09 328i sedan 6MT montego blue '02 525iT topaz blue

01-09-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
so?confused jr Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new rochelle Posts: 533 iTrader: (2)	not diggin it at all

01-09-2012, 03:48 PM	#8
C.saint New Member Drives: Soon to be BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	awesome color beautiful car

01-09-2012, 03:50 PM	#9
mohrgan New Member Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Now we are talking.

01-09-2012, 03:51 PM	#10
Blindside_137 Colonel Drives: '09 E93 Space Gray 328 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (1)	haha, orange reflector integrated "subtly" Not sure about this one, probably a lot more aggressive in person

01-09-2012, 03:52 PM	#11
Q4P Colonel Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World Posts: 2,302 iTrader: (0)	Loving everything so far except that completely ridiculous steering wheel. Give me that car with the old M-Sport steering wheel and we have a definitive winner __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 =

01-09-2012, 03:55 PM	#12
PAMidge Saving Lives Since 2000 Drives: 2011 335xi & 2013 X3 28i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,876 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 e90 335xi [3.57] 2013 X3 28i [0.00]	I still prefer the e90's M-Sport rear bumper! I think they failed on this one. The color is spectacular though! It is a shame they took a few steps back and didn't continue with the LED front and rear turn signals. More reason for me to keep my e90 MSport!

01-09-2012, 03:57 PM	#13
mohrgan New Member Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Love that steering wheel!

01-09-2012, 04:04 PM	#15
BMWI6 Major Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (2)	Wow!!!!! Beautiful And Aggressive __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"

01-09-2012, 04:04 PM	#16
MDyDinanM OIF Veteran Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,928 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [3.44]	looks good __________________ Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3 Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces, Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.

01-09-2012, 04:05 PM	#17
E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 7,851 iTrader: (0)	Now we just need individual colors to be available with it __________________ Nominated: Member of the Year, Most Contributing Member BMW if you are reading, I need a job

01-09-2012, 04:07 PM	#19
hsleiman First Lieutenant Drives: 11 e90 335xi PPK 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 302 iTrader: (1)	Are the volume controls moved to the right side of the wheel now? If so that sucks bc i loved being able to change gears with my right hand change the volume with my left hand still on the wheel. Not a big issue though!

01-09-2012, 04:09 PM	#20
cncmastr Lieutenant Drives: E30 318is, E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 529 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW 330Ci [0.00] 2007 M Coupe [0.00] 2004 BMW 330Ci [0.00]	too bad there is no Alcantara. __________________ 2006 Interlagos Blue BMW ///M3 \| ZCP \| Xenon \| Nav \| Premium \| M Texture Alcantara

01-09-2012, 04:11 PM	#21
My E90 Captain Drives: '11 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Floorida Posts: 741 iTrader: (2)	So they finally went to a full single pipe from turbo back...can't wait to hear it! Oh yeah, and the rest of the car is beautiful as well. __________________ Ordered for ED & PDC - '13 M3 E92 6MT '11 \| 135i \| 6MT \| M Sport \| Premium \| HK \| Nav \| ED & PCD

01-09-2012, 04:17 PM	#22
Dante Major Drives: E91 330d / E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1986 E28 M535i [4.50] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [5.00] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [5.00] 2010 E91 330d Touring [5.00] 1970 MGB GT [0.00]	I was soooo hoping for pics with the 19" M-wheels. Drat! __________________ 2013 F31 330d Touring, ///M-Sport, Alpine White, Alcantara/Cloth, Piano Black Trim, 19" Style M403, 8AT On Order! 2009 E89 Z4 SDrive 30i, TiAg, Leather Coral Red, Alu Trim, 19" Style 296, 6MT 1989 E30 320is, ///M-Technik II, S14 Engine, Sterling Silver, Leather Black, 16" BBS RS 003, 5MT 1986 E28 ///M535i, Achat Green, Pine Green Cloth, 16" ALPINA, 5MT New pics

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