Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video) - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

southlight · 03-06-2012, 11:14 AM

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Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video)

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The highly anticipated M Sport Package for the new F30 3-series sedan has made another appearance, this time at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. While earlier shows and presentations saw the 335i M Sport, this is the first time we see a 328i getting the M Sport treatment. As most should know, the exterior color is called Estoril Blue II and it's exclusive to the M Sport package.

This car is also fitted with the M Sport Brakes comprising of fixed piston calipers painted in blue at all 4 corners (4-piston units at the front, 2-piston units at the rear).

The M Sport Package for the F30 3-series will be available as of July 2012 production, with first US deliveries to be expected in September.

Check out our full Guide to the M Sport package for more information. And if this isn't special or 'aggressive' enough for your liking, there's also the just-launched M Performance parts program which is meant to compliment the M Sport model (full details HERE).

F30 328i M Sport

See Our Full Geneva 2012 Coverage List:

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BMW X6 M50d World Premiere
F20 125i M Performance with Slick Steering Wheel
BMW M Performance Parts Launches With Full Parts Catalog
BMW M6 Coupe (F13) World Premiere
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6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Debut
Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Debuts Along with B3 GT3 and Uprated B5
AC Schnitzer F30 328i
F30 328i M Sport
6 Series Gran Coupe in Alpine White

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Ghost335 · 03-07-2012, 05:07 PM

F-30 M-Sport for sure. Love the blue!

Zirenz2006 · 03-07-2012, 05:10 PM

Estoril Blue is SICK!

tonmonde · 03-07-2012, 05:11 PM

eXXXellent!!!

Miami · 03-07-2012, 05:15 PM

Damnnn Shes Got A Donk!!!

uhn2000 · 03-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Really good looking - very impressive.

宝马.e90 · 03-07-2012, 05:22 PM

Too friggin awesome! Now it looks like a real BMW from the front!

EDIT: Just noticed, it's a 328! I thought the M-Sport was originally going to only be available for only the 335? Or maybe I read wrong?

PALMAN · 03-07-2012, 05:23 PM

M-sport is perfect for F30

BTW is there something wrong with me or the front BMW badge in the 25th picture is not mounted straight ??

npd2983 · 03-07-2012, 05:25 PM

Nice wheels! I assume the M-sport brakes are an add-on and not part of the package? Given they match the color of the car, they are cool in an understated way, perhaps like the 4 banger under the hood?

Jason · 03-07-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by npd2983

Nice wheels! I assume the M-sport brakes are an add-on and not part of the package? Given they match the color of the car, they are cool in an understated way, perhaps like the 4 banger under the hood?

Whether the M Sport Brakes will be included in the US M Sport package or be a separate stand alone option hasn't been decided yet.

DDS2015 · 03-07-2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PALMAN

M-sport is perfect for F30

BTW is there something wrong with me or the front BMW badge in the 25th picture is not mounted straight ??

It doesn't look like its mounted straight in 24-26. Poor quality control.

robackja · 03-07-2012, 05:35 PM

Nice, need more ///M badges though.

Park2670 · 03-07-2012, 05:35 PM

This is amazing. The Msport is what makes the F30 look great!

jon328i · 03-07-2012, 05:41 PM

M-sport option!

03BeastCharmer · 03-07-2012, 05:44 PM

So does the M sport front bumper have the air curtain from the 1M? In the 25th picture I see daylight coming out the back side of the fog lamp. Is this how the air curtain is being adapted?

southlight · 03-07-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

So does the M sport front bumper have the air curtain from the 1M? In the 25th picture I see daylight coming out the back side of the fog lamp. Is this how the air curtain is being adapted?

Yep, all F30 models feature the air curtain, including M Sport.

Best regards,
south

CombatNinja · 03-07-2012, 05:49 PM

First things first: Esotoril Blue II is stunning. That said here are a few of my observations about the car.
--Great job BMW for not even checking the quality control of a FREAKING INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DISPLAY CAR to see if, oh, things like the badges are on straight. What hope does that give those of us buying cars off the 'regular' production line?
--Why does the M Sport, the pinnacle of the lineup, have wimpy-ass 225s in the rear? Is the F30 hiding some dirty secret that involves lack of room in the fenders? Once these cars are in the hands of the tuners, that contact patch will be less than adequate. The e90 ZSP cars had 255s out back. What gives?
--I give those big brakes a snowball's chance in hell of making it to the U.S. as standard equipment. U.S. buyers will freak out at the sight of a $5000 sport package.
--I sincerely hope the factory gives the car a bit more power in M Sport guise, even if it's 10 or 15 horses.
--Why no interior shots?

southlight · 03-07-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

--Why does the M Sport, the pinnacle of the lineup, have wimpy-ass 225s in the rear?

It's a mistake, M Sport comes with 255s in the rear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

--I sincerely hope the factory gives the car a bit more power in M Sport guise, even if it's 10 or 15 horses.

There will be no power bump for the M Sport.

Best regards,
south

Jason · 03-07-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

--Why no interior shots?

Same interior as previously seen before. See http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612947

David328M-Sport · 03-07-2012, 06:03 PM

Definitely the one to wait for. Yes, we get the 19" 403 wheels with 225 in front & 255 in rear with M-Sport

E92LNGCGY · 03-07-2012, 06:04 PM

Looks great. Can you get black mirror caps with M-Sport?

jtuds · 03-07-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robackja

Nice, need more ///M badges though.

It's not an M3 though. You get the badges on the rims, doorsills and steering wheel...that's enough.

03-06-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,634 iTrader: (0)	Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video) BIMMERPOST NEWS Geneva 2012: F30 328i M Sport (Updated with Video) 128 COMMENTS Tweet The highly anticipated M Sport Package for the new F30 3-series sedan has made another appearance, this time at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. While earlier shows and presentations saw the 335i M Sport, this is the first time we see a 328i getting the M Sport treatment. As most should know, the exterior color is called Estoril Blue II and it's exclusive to the M Sport package. This car is also fitted with the M Sport Brakes comprising of fixed piston calipers painted in blue at all 4 corners (4-piston units at the front, 2-piston units at the rear). The M Sport Package for the F30 3-series will be available as of July 2012 production, with first US deliveries to be expected in September. Check out our full Guide to the M Sport package for more information. And if this isn't special or 'aggressive' enough for your liking, there's also the just-launched M Performance parts program which is meant to compliment the M Sport model (full details HERE). F30 328i M Sport See Our Full Geneva 2012 Coverage List: AC Schnitzer M5 (F10) Debut Hamman F10 M5 BMW X6 M50d World Premiere F20 125i M Performance with Slick Steering Wheel BMW M Performance Parts Launches With Full Parts Catalog BMW M6 Coupe (F13) World Premiere Breaking: M President Says Nein to X3M, Z4M and F11 M5 Touring 6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Debut Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Debuts Along with B3 GT3 and Uprated B5 AC Schnitzer F30 328i F30 328i M Sport 6 Series Gran Coupe in Alpine White Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE 2014 BMW 3 Series Price and Order Guide Is Here F31 3 Series Touring in Full M Performance Parts Trim 45k Sports Sedan Comparo: F30 328i M Sport vs IS250 F-Sport vs ATS 2.0T (Edmunds)
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03-07-2012, 05:10 PM	#3
Zirenz2006 Really lookin forward to the weekend, you guys Drives: 12' F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - RI Posts: 3,057 iTrader: (0)	Estoril Blue is SICK! __________________ Current: F30 328i Sport Line Sapphire Black\|Black-red Retired: '09 E90 335i M-Sport AW\|Oyster, '07 E92 335i Graphite\|Saddle, '05 E60 545i TiAg\|Black, '01 E46 325i Jet Black\|Black

03-07-2012, 05:11 PM	#4
tonmonde Second Lieutenant Drives: e82, e93 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 296 iTrader: (1)	eXXXellent!!! __________________ e60, e90, e92, e82 : retired e93 n55: active F30 335 ED 09/10/12

03-07-2012, 05:18 PM	#6
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,303 iTrader: (0)	Really good looking - very impressive. __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)

03-07-2012, 05:23 PM	#8
PALMAN Enlisted Member Drives: F11 530d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	M-sport is perfect for F30 BTW is there something wrong with me or the front BMW badge in the 25th picture is not mounted straight ?? __________________ - '10 F11 530dA ///M-Sport - Alpine White - '04 E46 325xi Touring - Saphire Black

03-07-2012, 05:07 PM	#2
Ghost335 Shake and Bake Drives: 07 White/Biege 335i loaded Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	F-30 M-Sport for sure. Love the blue!

03-07-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,260 iTrader: (0)	Too friggin awesome! Now it looks like a real BMW from the front! EDIT: Just noticed, it's a 328! I thought the M-Sport was originally going to only be available for only the 335? Or maybe I read wrong?

03-07-2012, 05:25 PM	#9
npd2983 Private Drives: '10 128i MT; '09 335d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, Ala. Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels! I assume the M-sport brakes are an add-on and not part of the package? Given they match the color of the car, they are cool in an understated way, perhaps like the 4 banger under the hood?

03-07-2012, 05:35 PM	#12
robackja First Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 SG/FR&BK e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 398 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Nice, need more ///M badges though. __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 Space Gray; Fox Red & Blk; 6MT; ZCP; ZCV; ZP2; ///M Performance Exhaust (sold) 2012 VW Jetta TDI Silver (sold; no longer commuting) 2002 Subaru WRX (sold) The World in 35mm

03-07-2012, 05:35 PM	#13
Park2670 Lieutenant General Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH Posts: 17,958 iTrader: (5)	This is amazing. The Msport is what makes the F30 look great! __________________ Utah Chat Thread 2011 335d ///M-Sport

03-07-2012, 05:41 PM	#14
jon328i Wheelmaster Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 440 iTrader: (7)	M-sport option!

03-07-2012, 05:44 PM	#15
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (2)	So does the M sport front bumper have the air curtain from the 1M? In the 25th picture I see daylight coming out the back side of the fog lamp. Is this how the air curtain is being adapted? __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

03-07-2012, 05:49 PM	#17
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,039 iTrader: (0)	First things first: Esotoril Blue II is stunning. That said here are a few of my observations about the car. --Great job BMW for not even checking the quality control of a FREAKING INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DISPLAY CAR to see if, oh, things like the badges are on straight. What hope does that give those of us buying cars off the 'regular' production line? --Why does the M Sport, the pinnacle of the lineup, have wimpy-ass 225s in the rear? Is the F30 hiding some dirty secret that involves lack of room in the fenders? Once these cars are in the hands of the tuners, that contact patch will be less than adequate. The e90 ZSP cars had 255s out back. What gives? --I give those big brakes a snowball's chance in hell of making it to the U.S. as standard equipment. U.S. buyers will freak out at the sight of a $5000 sport package. --I sincerely hope the factory gives the car a bit more power in M Sport guise, even if it's 10 or 15 horses. --Why no interior shots?

03-07-2012, 06:03 PM	#20
David328M-Sport Brigadier General Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 3,178 iTrader: (0)	Definitely the one to wait for. Yes, we get the 19" 403 wheels with 225 in front & 255 in rear with M-Sport __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect. Last edited by David328M-Sport; 03-07-2012 at 06:37 PM.

03-07-2012, 06:04 PM	#21
E92LNGCGY Captain Drives: E92/F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Can you get black mirror caps with M-Sport? __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Alberta? Drop me a line to see what I can do for you. Urban Realty - Leslie Ng - 403-807-6248 or leslieng168@gmail.com

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