BMW has introduced two special edition M models for the Japanese market only, and they are the F80 M3 and F82 M4 Competition M Heat Edition. Only 15 units of each will be made, and all are built with the Competition Pack as base.
M Heat brings to the table several unique aesthetic updates, beginning with the carbon-fibre front splitter, rear diffuser and wing mirror caps. The exterior is rounded off with the same 20-inch M forged alloys from the M4 GTS (multi-spoke 666 M styling – 265/30 front, 285/30 rear), although here it appears to be finished in a darker, almost gunmetal-like shade.
Subsequent updates include M Heat badging and a special Tanzanite Blue paint colour. Inside, both cars get Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and additional carbon-fibre trimmings.
The mechanics remain unchanged, so it gets the updated 3.0 litre inline-six engine from the M3/M4 Competition, producing 450 hp (+19 hp more than the stock M3) and 549 Nm (unchanged) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed M dual-clutch transmission, enabling a century sprint time of 3.8 seconds for the both the sedan and coupé. Models fitted with the six-speed manual does the same in 4.0 seconds.
Now for the price. The M3 Competition M Heat Edition retails from ¥13,610,000 (RM490k) in Japan, while the M4 Competition M Heat Edition starts from ¥13,850,000 (RM499k). The limited-run pair is ¥1.5 million (RM54k, M3) and over ¥2 million (RM72k, M4) costlier than their respective Competition model.
Back at home, the M3 sedan and M4 coupé were launched back in 2014 at a price of RM738,800 and RM748,800 respectively – both on-the-road prices but without insurance.
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He he he. This M3/4 Heat is retailing for less than RM500k in Japan while the Normal M3/4 is retailing for more than RM730k in M’sia.
Malaysian must be “Richer” than Japanese if we look at the selling price of M3/4.
Only problem to get that car is, the parking space for the car registry is probably 3X more exp than the car itself.
life in japan isnt too bad after all…considering their salary