Report: F80 M3 Is the New BMW M3 / M4 -- Sedan Comes First in 2013!

[Jason]

Originally Posted by FlashTwoSix

so every ODD number BMW will be a sedan
ie...3, 5, 7

and every EVEN Number BMW will be a coupe
ie..6 and 8 series (back in the days)

so if this is what BMW wants then it beggs the question about wha BMW is going to do with the 1 series.

The same scheme will apply to the 1-series. See http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536650

1 series coupes and convertibles will be known as the 2-series. In fact, the 1-series/2-series will be the first cars to adopt the new naming system.

[DDS2015]

This is awesome! This basically means that it'll be a totally different car! I'm very excited for my M4!

[James T. Kirk]

The M4 reference goes to show how FAT the M3 has gotten. Goodbye, legacy. Hello, mess.

[Advevo]

M4 for coupe is 100% right.


The size off the E92 M3 and properly the new one will be even bigger. The M4 name fits the bill perfectly.

[skiernan36]

this cant be serious. the M3 will no longer be a coupe? the M4. wow BMW, i dont know what to say...

[G2G]

welcome to the future!!

i guess the new name makes some sense if u think about the engine size downgrade??
first time => big change & will make the current model a legend

still not satisfied with the new name.....:S

[b33g33]

What's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet

So, like some guy in England once said, who cares if it's called a M3/M4 or Maurice, as long as it goes around a corner faster than an AMG and hits the Apple?

[positiveions]

Thank you BMW. for not killing the 4door

[SoCali E90]

This just made my day! It put a smile on my face!

[YOYO1111]

They will never kill the M3 coupe. Similar rumors were around when the E90/92 M3 was being developed.

[BimmerJim]

Originally Posted by SamS

Kinda making sense now....

SCOTT26 told us M3 name would live on, but of course we know the coupe will be a 4er. They could make a few F80 M3 sedans, charge a bit more and have a few premium features for an F82 M4 coupe.

Noticed you take European Delivery on Oct 17th. I am stationed in Germany with the military and I just ordered my new 2012 M3 coupe today through military sales with a BMW Welt delivery of November 11. I hear that they do a wonderful job with taking care of the European Delivery folks. Congrats and I hope you enjoy your delivery and trip over.

[DASHOCKER]

Good stuff. I knew the sedan would be back. I am just not down with the M4 moniker for the coupe & vert.

[formula M]

Originally Posted by Advevo

M4 for coupe is 100% right.


The size off the E92 M3 and properly the new one will be even bigger. The M4 name fits the bill perfectly.

/exactly

Now I have set my sights on what BMW plans to do with the M2.! Given all the comments, & being the direct successor to the 1M.. and am just .

Just in speculation alone...


More importantly, the 2 series will have it's own identity, but knowing the new //M2 is going to share racing parts with the //M4. I kinda see this working out well for some reason. Good for BMW.

Specially when this (pic) is what Scott hinted @, that the 2 Series coupes would use as DNA/Design builds for the coupes... & subsequently the M2.






Lastly, the F80 M3 nomenclature might also mean the chassis/frames are different too. Which means more specialized.

[issey17]

i can't wait. this will be my next m for sure!

[M3fan]

Thank god sedans are staying in M division.

[k2e15]

I'll just buy an extra M3 badge and remove the M4 haha

[Technic]

Originally Posted by k2e15

I'll just buy an extra M3 badge and remove the M4 haha

... and problem solved.

[MusclezMarinara]

F80 how ya doin

[PAMidge]

Originally Posted by hks786

+1

I still can't get over the 4 series name. BMW are making the 4 series name just so they can charge more for it. What was the need to separate the 3 series saloon/coupe into different brands? It has always worked well and 4 is such a crap number! M4 coupe? No thanks. M3 is a great name.

Last time I checked they already charge more for 2 fewer doors.

While I agree that changing things is controversial, maybe as the world gets dumber they need to distinguish odd numbers with 4 doors and even numbers with 2 doors?


We have seen the 3 series move from sedans and coupes that look a like just sans 2 doors, evolve into the e9Xs where the vehicles look distinctly different especially from the sides and rear ends.

Maybe this just means that they will now make more clear design changes between the coupes and sedans.

Regardless of where they're going, BMW has been making the right moves for quite some time now and I'm going to trust that these are moves in the right direction.

The best news thus far is that the M3 sedan will live on. This will only make my decision between M3 & M5 even more difficult.

[PhillyNate]

I think the wonderful little 1M is to thank for this predicament. It didn't cause the problem but it sure accentuated it.

[Merlosso]

Originally Posted by b33g33

So, like some guy in England once said, who cares if it's called a M3/M4 or Maurice, as long as it goes around a corner faster than an AMG and hits the Apple?

+1

M3, M4, who gives a shit. How does it perform? That's all I care about.

[James T. Kirk]

Originally Posted by FlashTwoSix

so every ODD number BMW will be a sedan
ie...3, 5, 7

and every EVEN Number BMW will be a coupe
ie..6 and 8 series (back in the days)

so if this is what BMW wants then it beggs the question about wha BMW is going to do with the 1 series.

The 1-Series will be come a 2-Series.