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Video: Sabine Schmitz makes another blonde shriek in BMW M3 Frozen Gray

Zach Bowman — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:59:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Videos, BMW, Humor

Sabine Schmitz and Juliet McGuire in the BMW M3 Frozen Gray - Click above to watch video after the jump

There are a few tried-and-true recipes for car video success out there, but one of our favorites has to be mixing an inexperienced passenger with a skilled driver and a world-class car. The results are nearly always as predictable as they are hilarious. South Africa's CAR Magazine recently found that out firsthand when they strapped their Juliette McGuire into the passenger seat of a ~~Frozen Gray BMW M3~~ South African-market M3 Frozen edition with Nürburgring queen Sabine Schmitz behind the tiller. After a brief bout with the traction control, Schmitz is able to really start wailing on the Bavarian.

The result is well worth a few moments of your day. Schmitz is the hoon for hire in CAR Magazine's 2011 Performance Shootout, and she's put 12 of the world's hottest sports cars through their paces on an airstrip and around the Zwartkops raceway. That issue of CAR hits newsstands on December 20, but if you don't have access to a South African newstand, you can catch the video of McGuire holding on for dear life in the video after the jump.

[Source: CAR Magazine]

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Turner Motorsports prepping one-of-30 BMW M3 Frozen Gray coupes for racing

Zach Bowman — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:26:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, BMW, Racing

We tend to live by the mantra that no car is too rare to drive. Even the most unique pieces of automotive history were designed and built to be a mode of transportation first and a stationary object of desire second. The crew at Turner Motorsports has taken that philosophy to the next level - they believe there's no such thing as a vehicle that's too rare to race. Case in point? The company's new Frozen Gray BMW M3 built for serious track duty.

Just in case you need a reminder, BMW only turned out 30 examples of its M3 dipped in the super sexy flat gray paint. This is one of them. Turner Motorsports project has just gotten under way, beginning with a set of 18x10-inch Volk G2s and gooey Continental race rubber, but a more aggressive brake system and a sharper suspension is on the docket as well. All we know is that the M3 looks as fine as can be wearing its new shoes, and we can't wait to see what Turner comes up with in terms of a finished product. Click over to M3Post for closer look.

[Source: M3Post]

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BMW Frozen Gray M3 paint a pain, owners must sign agreement about its care?

Damon Lavrinc — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:58:00 EST

Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, Etc., BMW, Luxury

2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery

If you were one of the 30 Bimmerphiles to snag a 2011 Frozen Gray M3 Coupe last month, expect to fill out another round of paperwork before you take delivery of your new matte gray baby.

BMW is apparently requiring all owners to sign a "maintenance agreement" that insists the M3 is never polished or waxed, ran through an automatic car wash or even strongly rubbed. Additionally, BMW politely asks that you immediately remove bugs, bird droppings, tree sap and fuel spills with a soft sponge, and naturally, dealers are more than willing to sell you appropriate products for maintaining the matte finish.

According to enthusiast site Bimmerfest, BMW explicitly states the M3's warranty won't cover any damage due to owner neglect and it notes that all exterior repairs must be performed by a BMW-authorized shop. What's more, if you don't sign the agreement, no Frozen Grey M3 for you. That's a lot of disclaimers. All of which could be easily solved for less if you simply went down to your local custom vinyl shop and wrapped your (decidedly less expensive) standard M3 in a 3M coating. But how do you put a price on exclusivity?

Gallery: 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe

[Source: Bimmerfest]

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BMW releases 2011 M3 Frozen Gray Coupe for the U.S.

Damon Lavrinc — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:25:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, BMW, Specialty

2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery

With all the limited-edition love available across the pond, it's nice to see BMW is willing to share the wealth in the States. To that end, 30 lucky Bimmerphiles can get their mitts on one of the 2011 Frozen Gray M3 Coupes when orders begin this Monday, June 21st.

What's so special about the unimaginatively named Frozen Gray M3? To begin with, the exterior is an exclusive matte finish combining a Space Gray base and BMW's ColorSystem silk matte clear coat. If that's not enough to get you interested in plunking down $77,600 (including destination and gas guzzler tax), the red Novillo leather and Competition Package - comprised of a 10mm lower ride height, unique 19-inch wheels, a revised M Dynamic Mode and Electronic Damping Control - make this limited-edition M3 more compelling.

Output from the 4.0-liter V8 remains unchanged at 414 horsepower, with grunt being sent to BMW's M Double Clutch Transmission to net a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds. If you're interested in rowing your own, a six-speed manual is available, but you'll sacrifice two-tenths of a second in the sprint to 60.

There's plenty of other kit included in the package, so make the jump for all the details and get ready to dial BMW's dedicated 800-number at 11:30 AM EST on Monday to place your order.

Gallery: 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe

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