BMW M3 & M5 M Performance Editions - full details & pricing announced

Following the initial teaser video announcements of the M Performance editions of the BMW M3 and M5, we can now bring you official details, photos and the gut-wrenching pricing statistics.

The M3 version comes with a frozen exterior paint in either red, white or blue which has not been offered in the UK market before. It also features 19-inch M alloy wheels, seven-speed M dual-clutch transmission (M-DCT), BMW Individual piano black interior trim and special M Performance badging.

The M5 version meanwhile offers the same exterior and interior color options along with M Sport multifunction seats, 20 inch alight alloy wheels in matt black and a loudspeaker system.

Those looking to dig seep in their pockets and purchase the special edition models will need £74,080 for the M3 M Performance and £95,140 for the M5 M Performance. These figures represent respective premiums of £19,360 and £22,075 over their base model counterparts.

Full details of the M Performance models can be found on the BMW's UK site here.