COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT BMW M MODELS How do BMW M Competition models differ from traditional BMW M vehicles? All BMW M models are engineered for high-performance driving, but Competition models and models with the available Competition Package take it one step further with track. BMW Is Killing Its M Competition Models. But for Good Reason Since most buyers preferred the Competition models anyway, BMW will just make those features standard on future M cars.
BMW M CEO Frank van Meel confirms the Competition badge is gone. In a strategic shift, BMW has confirmed plans to phase out its high. The first official M-badged car for sale to the public was the M1, revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 1978.
The M1, however, was more of a racecar in domestic trim than an everyday driver. The direction of the M cars changed with the 1979 release of the M535i, which was a high performance version of BMW's popular 5 Series mid. BMW's M division will drop the "Competition" trim level because most buyers were already choosing the higher.
BMW is phasing out the 'M Competition' trim. But no need to panic, as all its spicy features will be available on the standard M models. During a recent interaction with the media, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel confirmed that the Competition trim is being discontinued, as a majority of customers prefer the higher.
BMW M3 SedanBMW M3 Competition Sedan M3. The Competition name will be gone, but the power bump and extra features it provided will now be what you get standard in a BMW M. At the top of the BMW 8 Series Convertible M Automobile range is the BMW M8 Competition Convertible with M xDrive.
This outstanding high-performance convertible offers an optimal combination between comfortable everyday use and motorsport inspired output, unique design accents and a luxurious interior.