Inspired by BMWs Performance team, partner of London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Game, BMW UK has made the two new Performance Edition models based on the popular BMW 1 Series and 3 Series.

1 Series Performance Edition comes with M aerodynamic bodystyling, dark chrome 18-inch M light alloy wheels, High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, dark chrome exhaust tailpipe and dark line rear lights.  Enhancing its sporty driving style is the addition of M Sport Suspension, while sport seats with Royal Blue stitching, M Sport multi-function leather steering wheel and gearshift leaver, floor mats with Royal Blue piping and London 2012 exterior badges complete the sporty look.

BMW 3 Series is available on the 118i and 118d, the BMW 3 Series Performance Edition will gain an M aerodynamic body kit, M sport multi-function leather steering wheel, sport seats, floor mats with blue piping, 18-inch light alloy wheel, chrome exhaust finisher and London 2012 exterior badges, making the BMW 3 Series a winner in the style race.

The 1er pricing starts at £19,530 OTR for a BMW 116i Performance Edition three-door and the 3er at £23,195 OTR for the BMW 318i Performance Edition Saloon.