Yahoo Autos 2023 BMW M3 50 Jahre edition brings back heritage-laced paint colors
BMW M is keeping its 50th birthday bash going by unveiling a commemorative version of the M3. Limited to 500 units for North America, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M is available in five colors that are borrowed from the palette offered on previous generations of the model.
M developed the 50 Jahre (which means "50 years" in German) exclusively for the North American market. Enthusiasts will have five colors to choose from: Cinnabar Red from the E30-generation M3, Techno Violet from the E36-based model, Interlagos Blue seen on the E46 M3, Fire Orange III which was available on the Lime Rock Park Edition version of the E92 M3, and Lime Rock Gray from the last-generation M3 CS. BMW notes that Techno Violet and Interlagos Blue were brought back to its color palette specifically for the limited-edition M3.
Every 50 Jahre model regardless of paint color comes with forged Style 826M wheels finished in Orbit Gray and either red, blue, or black brake calipers. Alternatively, cars fitted with the optional carbon-ceramic braking system receive gold-colored calipers. The list of standard features also includes a carbon fiber front splitter, a carbon fiber roof panel, a carbon fiber spoiler on the trunk lid, and tail pipes made with carbon fiber and titanium. And, of course, the heritage-laced emblem that BMW M unveiled for its 50th birthday is found on both ends.
