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seanovr
13-07-2007, 02:40 PM
I heard a rumour that the M Coupe was born in the USA? Can anyone confirm?!
c_w
13-07-2007, 02:56 PM
It was built in North Carolina with engine/drivetrain coming from Germany.
clintjg
13-07-2007, 03:28 PM
It was built in North Carolina with engine/drivetrain coming from Germany.

Close. Built in South Carolina (Spartanburg) with driveline sourced from German. The factory also produces the X3, X5, and the Z4.

Every year the factory does a Z3/Z4 homecoming at the end of the summer and hundreds of cars visit from all over north america. Last year was the 10 year anniversary and we got a visit from Chris Bangle and the director of BMW Engineering (Professor - Doctor something or other, I forget his name)
Trundler
13-07-2007, 04:39 PM
There's a (scanned) report in my gallery of the engine plant that builds the S54.

:coolgleamA:
ApexinMcoupe
24-04-2008, 04:03 PM
Close. Built in South Carolina (Spartanburg) with driveline sourced from German. The factory also produces the X3, X5, and the Z4.

Every year the factory does a Z3/Z4 homecoming at the end of the summer and hundreds of cars visit from all over north america. Last year was the 10 year anniversary and we got a visit from Chris Bangle and the director of BMW Engineering (Professor - Doctor something or other, I forget his name)

any idea what day this is and how to join?
ZZZEMMCO
24-04-2008, 05:14 PM
Do a search for BMW North America(NA) and mail customer relations for details of this years spartanburg HC.
Mcoupe.com
10-05-2008, 02:50 AM
It says Z Roadster, but M Coupes attend as well :)

Official Site
http://www.bmwroadsterhomecoming.com/

Panoramic Photo:
http://www.bmwroadsterhomecoming.com/panoramic.php