New 2003 330i "Performance Package" Really Cool

[lose2abmw]

Just heard about this, you guys may already know.

2003 330i sedan "Performance Package"

Production starts in March
Will debut January 2nd at LA Auto Show

Includes:

10 extra hp- 235hp
Six Speed and short throw from Z4
Shorter final drive 0-60 5.9
Newly tuned Sport Suspension- lower
18 inch staggered wheels 225, 255
Cloth and Alcantara Seats and Wheel
Black headliner
New aluminum or black "cube" trim
Red gague needles
300 extra rpm redline
Aerodynamic Package
Black headlight trim
Shadowline extiorior trim
Louder exhaust

Sounds good to me. Cant wait to see em.

Peter

[caviallo]

Not an M3 sedan, but still pretty cool.

Only question I have is COST?

[xustfosorcim]

wow, a whole 10 hp more

lets hear 15 hp more... like the 95 M3s

[328bimma]

i have heard the price range from 4000$ to 5000$

Jerry

[M3 Dream's]

Damn if this thing is the real deal, than I will def. get this and worry about paying it off.. not get the stock 330 and worry about paying off and modding!

[djstattic]

Originally posted by lose2abmw
New aluminum or black "cube" trim
Peter

Do they mean carbon fiber? Price seems to be really good concidering that you are getting a 6 speed, 10 more hp and staggered wheels with wide tires.
PS. Isnt current 330 doing 0-60 in 5.9 secs?

[Nick]

That sounds really cool... and it looks good too. Here are some press pictures:

[Nick]

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[PrinceE30]

Is this simlar or better than the Clubsport package that's being offered?

-Prince

[sfzBimmer]

hmm, I like the rims, but I don't know about the mirrors :-)
How does it work with BMW, like, could I have them install OEM parts from this car onto my 330i? I'd be interested in the muffler perhaps

[///M3Hellrot]

I realize it's a sedan and not an M3, but even lowered(liked the first guy said) it seems too high. The mirrors could stand to be changed and that front facia/bumper just doesn't look aggressive enough. It is a step in the right direction though.

[PasadenaE24]

yea it looks like a freakin 4x4. BMW needs to drop it another inch or two. Other than that, this is definetly a step in the right direction for BMW.
charlie

[.. v B ..]

I would just buy the stock 330ci and put some 19" hamann...

[lose2abmw]

Thanks for the pics. I am really excited to see BMW offering more enthusiast packages. Any details on the "Clubsport" package? I think maybe they were losing some money by not offering the M3 in sedan version. I thought the 330i normally was 6.9 to 60?
Peter

[PortalBMW]

I have the pleasure of having both a E36 M3 sedan and a 330i in my garage. I've driven a stock 95 E36 M3 and the power on the 330 is almost identical and so is the handling. M3 is only slightly better.