Upon its debut in 2007, the BMW E92 M3 quickly became one of the most beloved generations of the famed model in the company’s history. With its high-revving V8, subtly aggressive styling, and superior handling characteristics, the E92 M3 was an ideal driver's car for a world moving towards turbocharging and low-down torque. In 2010 BMW announced a new line of “Frozen” paints, a satin finish from the factory, making them one of the first mainstream manufacturers to offer such a finish. That being said, this was not available in the standard color pallet and instead, BMW rolled out a series of special edition M3s to show off these new colors.

This 2011 BMW M3 Competition Coupe is from the second run of Frozen Black M3s produced, known as the “KA737” cars which were produced in 2011. One of 20 built, all of these Frozen Black Edition cars are fitted with the Competition package, 7-speed DCT gearbox and black leather with deviated red stitching. This example was completed in May of 2011, and after landing initially in Tennessee, ended up with its first owner in Carmel, CA in October 2011. At the time of catalouging, this M3 shows just 10,027 miles and remains in exceptional conditions. On the exterior, one unique feature that isn’t often mentioned with these Frozen Black cars is that behind the black painted 19” Competition package wheels, the brake calipers have been finished in red, a feature BMW saved for special edition M3s at the time. As this Frozen paint is notoriously fragile, we have installed clear paint protection film up front in an attempt to keep the finish in outstanding condition for years to come.

On the interior, black leather covers the seats, center console, arm rests and door cards, and is accented by red deviated stitching throughout. Sitting on the ash tray in the center console is a brushed aluminum placard, denoting this as “One of Twenty” produced, which is a special thing to have in any car. These Frozen Edition cars came well equipped from the factory with desirable option packages like the Convenience Package- which equips the car with park distance control, USB connectivity, and Navigation, as well as the Premium Package II that includes features such as power folding mirrors, power adjust seats and carbon leather trim throughout the cabin.

Powering this M3 is the famed BMW S65 engine- producing 414 horsepower and 296 lb-ft of torque, the S65 is capable of revving to 8,400 RPM and produces seamless power all the way through the rev range. This engine is connected to a 7-Speed DCT gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. What makes this gearbox so exciting is its ability to shift with lightning-fast speed and precision while out on track but also makes driving in town easier as well. As a Competition Package equipped car, the ride height is dropped by 0.4” and the wheels are pushed out further to the corners of the vehicle thanks to their increased dimensions. Additionally, the Electronic Damping Control system and Dynamic Stability Control offer increased responsiveness and greater adjustability, allowing you to truly tune in exactly how you want the car to perform.