New BMW M3 TV Spot

The final component of the comprehensive advertising campaign supporting the launch of the fourth-generation BMW M3, the 30-second television spot, entitled "Revolution," recently made its debut on national cable networks. The Austin, Texas-based agency created the spot's authentic representation of internal combustion as it is happening without special digital effects.

"The all-new BMW M3 features the first series-production V-8," said Jack Pitney, Vice President, Marketing, BMW of North America. "There is something inspiring about seeing that kind of power in action, and that's the feeling we've tried to convey in 'Revolution'."

Artfully capturing one cylinder firing, the purest functional element of an internal combustion engine, the piece illustrates how BMW manipulates air, fuel, electricity and fire to power the first-ever production V-8 BMW M3. The sequential depiction of fuel spray, piston compression, and spark igniting the fuel, alludes to the power and beauty at the heart and soul of the car.

"In experiencing the new M3 there's only one place better than the driver's seat -- the engine itself," said Duff Stewart, President and COO of GSD&M Idea City. "'Revolution' is a rare look into the heart of a BMW."

The television commercial will run on select national cable networks and programs over a two-week period, including: Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report; AMC's Mad Men; CNN's Anderson Cooper 360; MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olberman; and CNBC's Closing Bell, Squawk Box, and Mad Money.

The agency also shot a behind-the-scenes video documenting the spot's intricate production process. Following weeks of researching the V-8 engine and conducting film tests, the actual shoot took place in Belgium over the course of four, labor-intensive days. The video depicts the preparation of three, V-8 engines used in filming -- manifolds were cut, cylinders were shaved and minute holes were drilled to accommodate special cameras and lenses. In the video, GSD&M producers further describe the process and the intent.

You can watch the spot here.

Source: BMW