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2018 BMW M3 30 Years American Edition flies red, white and blue

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M3 in the US, BMW built a special one-off car that will be available for purchase after SEMA ends.

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Jon Wong

Oct. 31, 2017 2:38 p.m. PT

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2018 BMW M3 30 Years American Edition

The M3 first arrived in the US 30 years ago in 1987.

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Since 1987, the M3 has terrorized both road and track.

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The M3 30 Years American Edition rides on special one-off wheels.

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Carbon-fiber side sills are one of the numerous special touches added to the M3 30 Years American Edition.

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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires wrap the exclusive wheels.

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A Frozen Red II Metallic paint job covers the special M3.

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The larger carbon-fiber rear wing is also a one-of-one feature on the car.

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An M Performance exhaust system provides a throatier exhaust note.

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A red, white and blue theme is prominent throughout the interior.

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One person willing to plunk down $128,635 (plus $995 for destination charges) will be able to put the BMW M3 30 Years American Edition in their garage after SEMA ends.