Phase 3: were produced from May 1999 till May 2000. They were only available with the larger B5244RT engine and five-speed adaptive automatic gearbox. These also use the Bosch Motronic ME7 engine management system, drive-by-wire and VVT. These cars were fitted with twin tail pipes, WHIPS system, and larger side SIPS airbags for head protection, and vented rear brake discs.