click on the above image to view all the colors of the M3 rainbow
We're secure enough to admit that the production version of the BMW M3 coupe looks better than we expected. Some among the team credit the hot Melbourne Red paint job the car is wearing in BMW's first batch of official photos. While the car's design is certainly a wicked canvas, the paint color in which it's dipped makes a big difference. BMW's International website has an interactive feature allowing one to display the new M3 in any of its eight available colors, which include Alpine White, Black, Sparkling Graphite, Space Gray, Interlagos Blue, Jerez Black, Silverstone II and the aforementioned Melbourne Red. Not only that, the interface allows you to rotate the M3 in a full 360-degree circle, as well as change the wheels from the standard 18-inch, double spoke alloys to the optional forged-and-polished 19-inch wheels that come with their own anti-thefy security device.
The M3's brochure states that metallic paintwork is an option, which likely means that a portion of these colors will cost you extra. We've added pics of the M3 wearing every color with both sets of wheels to our gallery in case you're not interested in waiting for BMW's color changer to load.
[Source: BMW via M3post]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
JasonSK @ Apr 12th 2007 8:28PM
BMW's are so lame, cars for people with no taste.. you want to impress upon me how you have "made it" in life.. roll in a lambo.
spencermfi @ Apr 12th 2007 8:32PM
Different strokes I guess, but...
That milky red paint was AWFUL, and the wheels just looked brake-dust-dirty. It was a terrible way to introduce the car (which I actually like more than the E46 version).
BartMack @ Apr 12th 2007 8:49PM
lol... sounds like Jason ate some sour grapes recently. Personally, I'm diggin' every minute of my E92 335. The M3 is gonna be a great ride!
Peter L. @ Apr 12th 2007 8:55PM
@ JasonSK
There's a bit of a price difference between a Lamborghini and a BMW, don't you think?
On another note, i'm loving the new M3 in white...
Tal @ Apr 12th 2007 9:16PM
Beautiful....any color...probably drives better than it looks but I guess any color will do...as long as you are driving one....very nice.
#2 Perhaps your monitor needs some adjusting or you may benefit from a visit to a good opthlamologist in your town...milky red ?...perhaps you mistakenly interpreted the reflections off the rather bright red paint as the "milky" appearance you perceived.
I bet that's it.
MC @ Apr 12th 2007 9:19PM
Must...have...one.
jg @ Apr 12th 2007 9:26PM
'That milky red paint was AWFUL'
Cataracts suck!
WHAT? @ Apr 12th 2007 9:45PM
These colors are boring... where did Daytona Yellow, Mora Purple or Laguna Seca Blue go? Those are classic M3 colors
Johnie @ Apr 12th 2007 10:09PM
I'll respect the power, but I think that car is not attractive at all. This M3 is not a sexy car. Period.
Marcus @ Apr 12th 2007 10:20PM
I have never been more confused about a color than Laguna Seca Blue, which I initially loathed, but suddenly realized years ago was amazing. I would love to see this car in that color.
And if you want to impress me with how you "made it" in life-and subsequently squandered it- buy a Lambo. A purple one. And have Iggy Pop cut off the roof for TV.
If you want to impress me with how you "made it" in life-and saved responsibly and purchased a performance vehicle, thereby satisfying your dream since kindergarten, I see no problem with an M3. At least you can park it somewhere.
Ok, I guess you can squander money on a Wallypower 118. God knows I would if I got the chance.
Matt @ Apr 12th 2007 10:23PM
BMW's are for people with no taste...no need to comment on that, Jason's remark's pretty much speak for themselves. Anyhoo, that M3 in blue is absolutely stunning. Very dignified and classy, yet aggressive and menacing. I prefer the more loud, bright colors, separates itself from the rest of todays drab greys blacks and silvers that don almost every car. It also gives the car look more exotic look. Beautiful lines, great engine, you can never go wrong with a BMW, especially this one. Another masterpiece from the lads at Bavaria
spencermfi @ Apr 12th 2007 10:44PM
Guys, this shade of red is not "bright"!
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/04/m3leadshot.jpg
compare to shots of a crimson red e90
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32138
coolremo @ Apr 12th 2007 10:59PM
whats the deal with the disconnected side mirrors? they look like crap. i dont like the design of this car at all, pretty boring. bmw could learn some styling from lexus, jaguar, and cadillac.
Don @ Apr 13th 2007 12:06AM
I'm not sure about anyone else...but the colors that TRULY look great are the silver/grey/white.
And what's up with the awful ghetto-fabulous wheels? Ugh.
Dr Dan @ Apr 13th 2007 12:10AM
This car is a shit-ton better looking than it's predecessor.
Period.
Don @ Apr 13th 2007 1:02AM
Better looking than the E46?
Uh...no.
Jason @ Apr 13th 2007 1:52AM
I'm not much of a BMW fan but this M3 is amazing.
Michael @ Apr 13th 2007 2:26AM
The E46 has been my favourite car from the second I saw it... and when I had the chance to ride in one... there's no car that I really want more than an M3.
I think that the new M3 looks better than the old one but the E46 with a wide body kit looks awesome as well. I'm a not a fan of carbon fiber but I looks nicely placed on the M3 (although a little Need For Speedish)
I've been drooling over this car for a while.. and now i'm torn 8 different ways on the paint. They all look great!
I'm with the guy who wants to bring back Laguna Blue.... it's an awesome colour! But if I we're seriously purchasing an M3.. .i would probably opt for something understated.
Finally @ the dude who said to buy a Lambo... what am I going to do with a Lambo? I don't think BMW markets their product as an exotic vehicle.. and I don't think too many people will be torn between a lambo or an M3... get a life
Steve @ Apr 13th 2007 9:34AM
I agree with WHAT. The current colors offered are ok, nothing special. The best colors BMW ever offered for the M3 was Estoril Blue and Daytona Violet. An amazing car like this deserves colors a little out of the ordinary. However let's all wait and see the car in real before final judgement
TrueDis @ Apr 13th 2007 11:32AM
Techno Violet 4ever!