E46 M3's

[xcessive]

Hi

I've wondered this for a while now.

Why do E46 M3's (and the CSL) only come in pre-facelift form only?

When the E46 M3 was launched it may have been during the pre-facelift period but you can buy M3's on 55 reg plates but they still have the pre-facelift front.

WHY!!!!????

 

[benneh]

Because it's damned sexy!.

 

[NickXX]

Not entirely sure. It's something that's bugged me too.

The M3 still looks damn good in post face-lift form. The upswept headlamps probably wouldn't suit it tbh.

 

[GSXRMovistar]

Pre-facelift not only looks better but also looks more agressive which suits the M3.

/Just my opinion, not trying to upset those with facelift cars.

 

[Oracle]

One of the semi official thoughts on this is because BMW would have had to redesign new front wings incorporating new grills. I dont know if youve ever looked inside one of the wings of an E46 M3, but they are a complex design of air ducts..........maybe they thought the re-design process was too much hassle..

 

[J1nxy]

One of the semi official thoughts on this is because BMW would have had to redesign new front wings incorporating new grills. I dont know if youve ever looked inside one of the wings of an E46 M3, but they are a complex design of air ducts..........maybe they thought the re-design process was too much hassle..

From waht I understand it was the cost of redesign and tooling for production of the front end which given its a relativly low volume car didn't make economic sense.

 

[Steve]

pre face lift looks better anyway, its meaner nd suits the style of car more