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• ALL-NEW COMPETITION PACKAGE FOR THE 2005 BMW M3 COUPE

  BMW AG News - Automotive News

  Created: Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  For Discerning Driver Who Wants the Ultimate in M3 Handling Performance Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 16, 2004... Already renowned for its performance and handling, the new Competition Package takes M3 performance to the razor's edge. Every aspect of the M3's handling has been tweaked resulting in the best-handling M3 ever.The wheels are 19-inch forged-alloy wheels with high-performance tires. They connect to a suspension that has been tuned specifically for the Competition Package. Turn-in is quicker with a more direct steering ratio which goes from 15.4:1 to 14.5:1. M Track mode and brake system taken from the BMW M3 CSLThe Dynamic Stability Control system includes a less intrusive M track mode, as on the M3 CSL, ensuring the security of DSC and spirited driving too. For inclement conditions the regular DSC mode remains. The brakes, also adopted from the M3 CSL, include compound and cross-drilled rotors. The front rotors have also been enlarged from12.8 to13.6 inches.As the serious...
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• BMW TO DISPLAY RACING HERITAGE AT HILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

  BMW AG News - Lifestyle

  Created: Thursday, November 04, 2004

  Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 5, 2004... BMW of North America, LLC will bring a special collection of its own magnificent racing cars to this weekend's Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance, including one of the BMW Team PTG M3s that swept the 2004 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series GT class Manufacturer, Driver and Team Championships. As this year's presenting sponsor of the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance, BMW will have a major presence, but the BMW race cars are expected to be one of the most popular attractions among spectators. "BMW racing cars are always a big attraction", said Larry Koch, BMW Group spokesperson. "When we rev up the engines of these cars, everyone takes notice. We are looking forward to bringing our display to Hilton Head, South Carolina for this event ."The cars are all part of a traveling exhibit that moves across the United States and showcases a variety of BMWs, demonstrating the automaker's performance and technology prowess over its 75 year hi...
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• BMW TEAM PTG SWEEPS ALL ROLEX GT CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CALIFORNIA

  BMW Racing News - 2004 Archive | Grand American Road Racing

  Created: Tuesday, November 02, 2004

  Milner and Collins score 10th M3 Victory of Season; Said and Hand Second Fontana, CA - October 31, 2004... Adding an exclamation point to the story of a remarkable 2004 Rolex Sports Car Series season, BMW Team PTG scored their 10th GT class victory, and sixth 1-2 BMW M3 finish, of the season in today's Lexus Grand American 400. The win gave BMW its first Rolex Series Manufacturer Points championship and sixth manufacturer's title for the BMW M3 North American racing program since 1995.Tom Milner, in only his third professional race, and Kelly Collins scored the first victory of the season for the No. 16 Team PTG M3. The duo won from the pole, completing 84 laps around the 2.8-mile California Speedway road course, and finishing 38 seconds ahead of the No. 22 BMW Team PTG M3 of Boris Said and Joey Hand.The No. 21 BMW Team PTG M3 clinched the Team Points title in round 11 at Barber Motorsports Park. The No. 22's second place finish today gave BMW a 1-2 finish in the Team Points....
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