BMW M3 - E90 - Competition Package (ZCP)

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1975. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/">BMW 02 Series</a>, the BMW 3 Series is a series of compact luxury cars that have been produced in an array of body styles including sedan, coupe, wagon, and convertible. The BMW 3 Series has been produced over seven generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e21/">E21 (1975-1983)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 (1983-1994)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 (1990-2000)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e46/">E46 (1998-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/">E90 (2004-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/f30/">F30 (2011-2019)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/g20/">G20 (2019-2020)</a>. Many early generations of the 3 Series were phased in, resulting in an overlap of generational production in certain cases.

The BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1975. The successor to the BMW 02 Series, the BMW 3 Series is a series of compact luxury cars that have…

3 Series

BMW 3 Series - E90

The fifth generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">BMW 3 Series</a> was introduced in 2004. This new generation is known collectively as the E90, yet each body style features a unique chassis code: E90 (Sedan), E91 (Touring), E92 (Coupe), E93 (Convertible). The fifth generation of 3 Series was available with a variety of inline 4 and inline 6 engines, including a V8 in the top of the line <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/">M3</a> variant. The E90 3 Series was phased out by the sixth generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/f30/">F30 3 Series</a> starting in 2012.

The fifth generation of BMW 3 Series was introduced in 2004. This new generation is known collectively as the E90, yet each body style…

3 Series - E90

BMW M3 - E9x

BMW introduced their E90 generation of M3 in 2007. The only M3 fitted with a naturally aspirated V8 engine, the E90 generation of M3 was offered in three distinct body styles: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/e90/">E90 M3 Sedan (2007-2011)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/e92/">E92 Coupe (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/e93/">E93 Convertible (2007-2013)</a>. In 2011, BMW introduced a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/competition-package/">Competition Package</a> (also known as ZCP) which improved the dynamic ability of the cars. Sedan variants of the M3 were built until 2011, while coupe and convertible variants were in production until 2013. The E90 generation of M3 cars was replaced in 2014 by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/f30/m3/">F30 generation of M3</a>.

BMW introduced their E90 generation of M3 in 2007. The only M3 fitted with a naturally aspirated V8 engine, the E90 generation of M3 was…

M3 - E9x

In 2011, BMW introduced the Competition Package to their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/">E90 M3</a> cars. Known as the ZCP, the Competition Package mainly focused on improving the suspension and electronic stability control. Ride height was lowered, and an &#39;M&#39; Mode for the electronic stability control was added. Sedan versions of the Competition Package were only produced in 2011, while coupe and convertible versions were produced until 2013.

In 2011, BMW introduced the Competition Package to their E90 M3 cars. Known as the ZCP, the Competition Package mainly focused on improving…

M3 - E90 - Competition Package (ZCP)

BMW M3 Sedan - E90

In 2007, BMW introduced the sedan variant of the E90 generation of M3. Powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, these performance sedans were built until 2011, eventually being replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/f30/m3/">F80 M3</a> in 2015.

In 2007, BMW introduced the sedan variant of the E90 generation of M3. Powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, these performance…

M3 Sedan - E90

BMW M3 Coupe - E92

In 2007, BMW introduced the coupe variant of the E90 generation of M3. Known as the E92, and powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, these performance coupes were built until 2013. The most popular of the E90 M3 variants, over 40,000 examples of the E92 M3 Coupe were produced. BMW changed their model range in 2014, adding the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/4-series/">4 Series</a>, which is comprised of 3 Series based 2 door cars (coupe, convertible, fastback), this meant that future M3 models would exclusively be sedans. The follow up to the E92 M3 Coupe, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/4-series/m4/">BMW M4</a>, was introduced in 2015.

In 2007, BMW introduced the coupe variant of the E90 generation of M3. Known as the E92, and powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8…

M3 Coupe - E92

BMW M3 Convertible - E93

In 2007, BMW introduced the convertible variant of the E90 generation of M3. Known as the E93, and powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, these performance convertibles were built until 2013. BMW changed their model range in 2014, adding the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/4-series/">4 Series</a>, which is comprised of 3 Series based 2 door cars (coupe, convertible, fastback), this meant that future M3 models would exclusively be sedans. The follow up to the E93 M3 Convertible, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/4-series/m4/">BMW M4</a>, was introduced in 2015.

In 2007, BMW introduced the convertible variant of the E90 generation of M3. Known as the E93, and powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8…

BMW M3 - E90 - Competition Package (ZCP)(2011 to 2013)

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