Performance car enthusiasts are often excited by the thought of sporty modifications being made to their all time favourite vehicles. It is generally left to the aftermarket developer to add these exciting new features, but now the BMW performance division have manufactured a super exhaust system for the awe inspiring M3.
This wonderful piece of engineering is fully compatible with the Coupé, Sedan and Convertible versions of the German car. This means that the driver can make optimum use of the new system either when zooming around the local race track, or cruising along the city streets.
The exhaust is made from an amazingly heat-resistant, lightweight alloy material, which goes by the name of Inconel. It doesn’t exert masses amounts of backpressure on the BMW exhaust, so the M3’s 414hp V8 engine is free to make a bone jangling amount of noise.
The special characteristics of the Inconel enabled the manufacturers to cut the thickness of the tubing from 1.5mm to 0.88mm. This equates to a 20lb drop in weight from the M3’s original exhaust system. There is no need to fret about Inconel eroding, and you can be rest assured that it has proved it’s worth for top level sports car teams.
Perforated inner pipes and polished titanium tips have been included as part of the modified exhaust package. This souped-up kit will undoubtedly impress the BMW driver’s friends, as it is engraved with the trademark M logo. The ultimate CAD and FEM technology was put into use in the production of this mean performance modification.
BMW were keen to point out that ‘power, Intensity, and Excitement are the feelings you will experience with the M Performance Exhaust. Made entirely of Inconel, this latest performance-enhancing exhaust component is brought to you by the Performance parts division of BMW.’
You can hear the new system in full action if you type Inconel M3 exhaust into the Youtube search box. We’d advise having your computer speakers turned up to the max for this momentous occasion. It is even possible to purchase this amazing noise as a ringtone via the American BMW website.
Unfortunately the Inconel exhaust isn’t yet available from British BMW centres. However, people with some spare cash might be tempted to satisfy their desire for modifications by investing in the new M3 competition pack.