2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe $79,650, only 20 to be made

BMW of North America announced today that the U.S. market is finally getting its very own dedicated Frozen M3 special edition. Known as the 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3, only 20 units of the model will be produced and will be exclusive to the U.S. market.

The 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe features BMW Individual Frozen Black exterior paint with a deep metallic luster to accentuate the athletic lines of the legendary M3. On the inside, the model gets Novillo Leather with unique red-contrast stitching. The Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes ride on M3 GTS black wheels with red brake calipers and also feature gloss black exterior trim elements.

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Power still comes from the 4.0-liter 414-horsepower V8 engine with eight individual throttle bodies and an 8,400-rpm redline.

Prices for the 2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe start at $79,650 (excluding a $875 Destination & Handling and excluding $1,300 federal gas guzzler tax). BMW M enthusiasts can call to reserve the first nineteen 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes by dialing 1-800-245-4269 no earlier than 11:30AM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 16, 2011. The twentieth car will be held by BMW of North America and may be sold at a later date.

Hit the jump for the complete equipment list.

2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe:

Equipment List, Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe:

• BMW Individual Frozen Black Exterior Paint
• Black Extended Novillo leather with Red Contrast Stitching on seats, headrests, door inserts, armrests, middle console, and door pulls.
• Black M3 GTS wheels, 19” diameter with high-performance summer tires
• Red brake calipers
• Gloss black kidney grills
• Gloss black side-gill elements
• Gloss black exhaust pipe tips

Additional specified equipment from M3 catalog:

• M-DCT Transmission with Drivelogic
• Competition Package

1. Lowered suspension
2. Sport mapping for EDC/DSC

• Premium Package 2

1. Power folding auto-dimming mirrors
2. Universal garage-door opener
3. Power front seats
4. Carbon Leather interior trim
5. Interior mirror with compass
6. BMW Assist with Bluetooth

• Convenience Package

1. Anti-theft alarm system
2. Comfort Access keyless entry system
3. Park Distance Control (rear)
4. Navigation System
5. Voice-command
6. iPod and USB adapter
7. Real-time Traffic Information

• Heated Front Seats
• Satellite Radio with 1-year subscription
• BMW Individual Enhanced Premium Sound System

– By: Omar Rana