Video: 2014 BMW F80 M3 Sedan Continues Track Tests (Oct. 25) - VIDEO

Jason · 10-25-2012, 10:04 AM

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Video: 2014 BMW F80 M3 Sedan Continues Track Tests (Oct. 25) - VIDEO

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The F80 M3 is continuing its development at the Nurburgring and we've captured it on video once again. We've also compiled our recent F80 M3 and F82 M4 videos below.

As we've seen before, the F80 M3 continues to exhibit a planted ride and suspension, flying around the track with little body roll.

For our latest M3/M4 details and coverage see: http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f30m3/

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bimmerjph · 10-25-2012, 02:55 PM

I still am not a fan of the sound. It has way too much drone in it. so far this is not in the same league of the raspy metallic wail of the S54.

On the plus side it did look fast as hell through the corners.

kbryce · 10-25-2012, 02:56 PM

doesn't sound bad. i still just wish they kept the v8...

Peahi · 10-25-2012, 03:13 PM

Third video (amongst other appearances) 2:45....At least please fix the cowbell on the new M3.

Someone at BMW HQ, please read this! Hear my plea....then we can go back and do a cure for the V8 M3.

Ka razy · 10-25-2012, 05:16 PM

This sounded like the auto by the gear changes. Too fast for a manual shifter like me.

Ky1M · 10-25-2012, 05:18 PM

Rough job , lucky lucky
Thanks for sharing

Jblack4083 · 10-25-2012, 05:19 PM

Doesn't sound bad but the sound isn't exciting. S54 and S65 were exciting, unique sounds. I feel like this could sound like any other HiPo car.

Blindside_137 · 10-25-2012, 06:11 PM

I agree, sounds ok. I could live with it, and aftermarket like eisenmann could be great. But the V8 is downright epic.

And really not enjoying the farting and popping from these turbo M cars

Oaktree · 10-25-2012, 07:20 PM

Don't mind the popping but hate the sound. I know you can make a I-6 turbo sound good, I just hope they do it. My 1M sounded great.

UAM951 · 10-25-2012, 08:30 PM

I still want one

kgroschi · 10-25-2012, 08:42 PM

Honda Civic sound... But Ceramic brakes for sure.

bmc335 · 10-25-2012, 09:17 PM

Based on the sound, what's the redline? Sounds like a normal rpm range 6.5k-7k, not a high rpm motor like 8k plus...

Diver · 10-25-2012, 10:00 PM

Looks like a great car, but after hearing about the potential for the M2, I might want the smaller chariot.

midnight express · 10-25-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bmc335

Based on the sound, what's the redline? Sounds like a normal rpm range 6.5k-7k, not a high rpm motor like 8k plus...

no more than 7k for sure, atleast from what i heard in this video.. you never know

Transfer · 10-25-2012, 10:08 PM

It will be a very cool piece of tech but not a raw spine tingling driver's machine. I'll keep my 8400 RPM screamer with 100 less torque.

Selmaan · 10-25-2012, 10:12 PM

Yeah! I'll take my F80 blacked out please with a 6MT. Thanks!

speedfan · 10-25-2012, 10:25 PM

can some1 explain to me how GM's allowed to slap the new small block v8 LS1 on its new corvette, but BMW is not?

THE-FN-MAN · 10-25-2012, 10:26 PM

Meh. Just meh

M3_WC · 10-25-2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Doesn't sound bad but the sound isn't exciting. S54 and S65 were exciting, unique sounds. I feel like this could sound like any other HiPo car.

It sure does not sound high revving, like past models.

It kinda just sounds like a mild aftermarket exhaust on a N54 car. With some upshift farts.

M3_WC · 10-25-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgroschi

Honda Civic sound... But Ceramic brakes for sure.

Yup brake squeal has to be ceramic brakes.

Kinder · 10-25-2012, 10:34 PM

I think they said no more manual?

DrivenByE30 · 10-25-2012, 10:47 PM

squeaky brakes >> heavy ceramic...

There will be a manual version

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10-25-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
Peahi Lieutenant Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	F30 Cowbell Third video (amongst other appearances) 2:45....At least please fix the cowbell on the new M3. Someone at BMW HQ, please read this! Hear my plea....then we can go back and do a cure for the V8 M3. __________________

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bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,321 iTrader: (0)	I still am not a fan of the sound. It has way too much drone in it. so far this is not in the same league of the raspy metallic wail of the S54. On the plus side it did look fast as hell through the corners.

10-25-2012, 05:18 PM	#6
Ky1M First Lieutenant Drives: Black Z3-M///Coupe ,AW1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 366 iTrader: (0)	Rough job , lucky lucky Thanks for sharing

10-25-2012, 05:19 PM	#7
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	Doesn't sound bad but the sound isn't exciting. S54 and S65 were exciting, unique sounds. I feel like this could sound like any other HiPo car.

10-25-2012, 07:20 PM	#9
Oaktree Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5 - 2010 M3 - 1999 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 159 iTrader: (1)	Don't mind the popping but hate the sound. I know you can make a I-6 turbo sound good, I just hope they do it. My 1M sounded great.

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kgroschi Second Lieutenant Drives: Before 08 M5, now '09 E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California, USA (home: Munich, Germany) Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	Honda Civic sound... But Ceramic brakes for sure.

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bmc335 Bimmer? I don't even know'er! Drives: e90 M3 Competition Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Based on the sound, what's the redline? Sounds like a normal rpm range 6.5k-7k, not a high rpm motor like 8k plus...

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Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,029 iTrader: (0)	Looks like a great car, but after hearing about the potential for the M2, I might want the smaller chariot. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

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Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 795 iTrader: (0)	It will be a very cool piece of tech but not a raw spine tingling driver's machine. I'll keep my 8400 RPM screamer with 100 less torque.

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Selmaan New Member Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Yeah! I'll take my F80 blacked out please with a 6MT. Thanks!

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THE-FN-MAN Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood Posts: 491 iTrader: (0)	Meh. Just meh

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Kinder Enlisted Member Drives: E39 M5 / Stolen&burned down :( Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I think they said no more manual?

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