Specifications
Highlights
•Heavily Modified With A Dialed Suspension Setup
• Single Hump With Additional Lightweight Modifications
• A "Slicer-Spec" E92
EAG Impressions
The E9X series (E90 sedan, E91 wagon, E92 coupe, E93 convertible) continued BMW's tradition of evolutionary design for the 3-Series. This generation saw increased globalization of BMW's lineup, with U.S. models more closely matching their European counterparts in terms of available engines and features. The E92 M3, powered by a high-revving V8, was virtually identical in both markets, marking a significant milestone for American BMW enthusiasts who had long envied European-spec models.
Overview
One of the things that makes the E92 M3 such a great car is the dual nature of it. Simultaneously a fantastic performance car and a comfortable daily driver, the E92 epitomizes a “one-car solution.” But what if you wanted to take one to the track for more than just some basic lapping? Admittedly, it isn’t the lightest car out there, and some better brakes could be nice for extended sessions, and maybe a bit more suspension adjustability could help, too…
History
This “Slicer-Spec” 2013 E92 M3 is that car - set up to be the best handling, accelerating and stopping version of one of BMW’s most thrilling cars. Finished in Alpine White, it is clear even at first glance that this is no stock M3. Sitting on a perfectly sized set of gold BBS RI-A wheels, the car is lower than stock but has a purposeful stance thanks to the adjustability of the Ohlins TTX 2-way adjustable shocks and Eibach springs. A subtle styling change is the addition of a Euro-spec front bumper, which is accented by an Alpha GTS front lip. A less subtle addition on the decklid is the OE BMW M235iR wing, which immediately gives the car a racing look and is supported by E92 M3 GTS trunk reinforcements. What you can’t see from the photos is that the entire car is wrapped in paint protection film, which will help keep your car free of the many stone chips that are typically picked up out on the track.
Open the door, and you’ll immediately notice it’s lighter weight - a set of Motorsport 24 Carbon door cards replace the leather-wrapped originals and do away with things like speakers, shaving many pounds in the process. In front, the driver and passenger seat have been swapped out in favor of a pair of Recaro Profi seats, sitting on Brey Krause side mounts that sit lower in the car and fully engulf you to make sure you don’t go anywhere in hard cornering. The original steering wheel has been replaced with an Alcantara-wrapped KMP race wheel that retains buttons for the M-individual settings. Additional weight savings are seen on the center stack, where the stereo and cup holders have been removed and covered over with carbon, while at the rear, a GTS-rear seat delete kit is paired with a GTS-rear roll cage. Where the ashtray would typically be sits a Macht Schnell gauge pod with a trio of Stack gauges to keep better tabs on the car’s various systems.
Unlike a lot of builds where the focus is on big horsepower numbers and everything else is secondary, this E92 doesn’t utilize power adders like a supercharger, instead opting for maximum speed via handling and braking power. That being said, an Akrapovic mid-pipe and cat back exhaust with titanium tips has been fitted, and the car received a BPM ECU tune. Also, to keep things cool, upgraded CSF cooling components have been added including a radiator, oil cooler, DCT cooler and power steering cooler. The basis for the suspension upgrades is the aforementioned Ohlins TTX shocks and Eibach springs, which are paired with Fall Line reinforced rear trailing arms and camber shim kit along with BW rear camber arm bearings and PSI front sway bar end links. SPL provided front lower control arms, front tension rods, front tie rod ends, rear upper traction links, upper wishbones and a rear toe arm kit. To help slow the car down, a massive AP Racing by Essex Radical big brake kit has been fitted both front and rear with Essex two-piece rotors and AP Racing Pro 5000R calipers.
To say that this car is built well is an understatement, and we would say it’s probably one of the most thrilling E92 M3s we have ever driven. There are even more modifications that haven’t been mentioned - for a full list, please inquire. For the enthusiast who wants the ultimate road-race M3, this car has all the hard work done and is ready to be enjoyed.