With the redesign of the M3 comes a new SMG system, which will be available in the U.S. Compared with the old box, which shifted painfully slowly, this new SMG is actually worth the extra cost.

The toughest aspect of driving our SMG-equipped M3 was getting a good launch at the track. Senior Road Test Editor Walton's notes were as follows: "Mash pedal to floor, prepare for wheelspin, revs ...

Ever wanted to know how fast a turbocharged BMW M3 from HorsepowerFreaks is? We asked Tommy Reyes, proud owner of this '03 M3 SMG, and he remembered a ride-alon ...

2004 BMW M3 SMG Road Test | Khatir Soltani. October 17, 2003. Priceless. Pulling into the BMW Canada western zone office always sparks a little excitement, no matter how often it occurs.

What's more I found the SMG M3 shifted smoothest when set to its quickest mode, with none of the slow shifting 'S1' mode's engagement lag that caused an uncomfortable for and aft rocking sensation.

BMW's hand-finished, paddle-shifting M3 SMG packs a technological power punch for well-heeled enthusiasts. It's bliss on a racetrack or open road but demands concentration-plus in traffic.

The BMW M3 E92 5.0 V10 SMG, as Manhart named the Porsche chaser, came from the current new version of the M5 E60 built V10 motor. The problem, however, appeared when fitting the engine into the M3 ...

BMW M3 M3 2dr SMG Auto. Dimensions. Length 4,492mm Width (including mirrors) 1,924mm Height 1,370mm Seats 4 Doors 2 Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) 300l Gross Vehicle Weight 2,090kg Wheelbase 2,731mm ...