2012 BMW M3 CRT

BMW is producing a limited production run of the 2012 BMW M3 with the CRT standing for Carbon Racing Technology. As you can see this model is based on the sedan version of the M3 and contains all of the luxury extras like a high-end sound system and navigation but is 100 pounds lighter in curb weight than the standard M3. This is the result of using some advanced materials that are very light and very strong. An example of this is found in the construction of the hood and bucket seats being of cellular carbon honeycomb design.

2012 BMW M3 CRT

Through out the body, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastics are used extensively. A lot of the materials used in this type of material are recycled. 2012 BMW M3 CRT has been perfecting the use of these materials and with new improvements to the manufacturing process mean that it could be used more on series production cars in the near future. The use of these material were pioneered by the i3 and i8 models that will be going into production in the near future. Further weight reduction is from using an extremely light weight titanium muffler. The 2012 BMW M3 CRT sound proofing on this model is redesigned specifically for this model.

2012 BMW M3 CRT

This 2012 BMW M3 CRT will be a limited production special edition model that will cost 130,000 Euro or around $185,000 USD and only 67 cars will be built. This model shows that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort and amenities to reduce weight. I would expect that BMW would like to use this materials on all of their models in the future to increase performance and also fuel economy.

2012 BMW M3 CRT

The 2012 BMW M3 CRT is powered by a the same 4.4-liter V8 found in the GTS variant of the M3 that produces 450 horsepower at 8,300 rpm and 324 pound-feet of torque at 3,750 rpm. This engine is mated to a seven-speed M-Power double clutch transmission with Drivelogic. This model can accelerate from stand still to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds.