Car Magazine claims F80 M3 photoshop as real deal

hks786 · 01-21-2013, 06:04 AM

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Car Magazine claims these are real, but that's dubious considering their misrepresentation before about having the official E92 M3 photos, which turned out to be just a photoshop. The F80 M3 image even just uses the mirrors from the E90 M3 in the render.

Car's E92 M3 render which turned out to be inaccurate:

Current issue's F80 M3 renderings:

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Recent spy photo:

hks786 · 01-21-2013, 06:07 AM

It's not exactly accurate since the shape of grilles and intakes is slightly off, but it gives a good idea how it will look.

Kit523 · 01-21-2013, 05:19 PM

Saw this on the MB forum, would love to share it.

Goat Rodeo · 01-21-2013, 06:52 PM

Thanks, I will have to pick up a copy.

8-spd DCT?

Wish BMW would go back to SMG without the crap auto mode a la Lamborghini. Seriously. Nice clutch drop and kick in the head at redline.

hks786 · 01-21-2013, 07:02 PM

Good chops but rearend is simply taken from M5/M6. I remember their last official pics lol

arvid · 01-22-2013, 06:20 AM

It would be nice to read the article anyway, if someone have it?

CSanto · 01-22-2013, 08:51 AM

I'd like to read the article.

Milanno · 01-22-2013, 10:43 AM

I`ve made quick render on live shot, showing possible look of future M4

Levi · 01-22-2013, 11:00 AM

Looks good Milanno.

RL530xit · 01-22-2013, 11:06 AM

Even if it is fake, man that F80 M3 is going to be sick!!! This makes me even more excited about it!

jbas93 · 01-22-2013, 11:08 AM

Mirrors are from old m3

ATS · 01-22-2013, 11:13 AM

Even though I'm a big fan (and subscriber) of CAR Magazine, their renders are usually pretty off the mark.

As an example, below you will see their render of the Ferrari 458. I also added the real one below for comparison:

09BlkSapphire · 01-22-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jbas93

Mirrors are from old m3

Seriously. Dead give away these are just renders. CAR is lame.

nick3753 · 01-22-2013, 11:14 AM

There is like zero fender gap, keep dreaming. But looks good overall.

Matski · 01-22-2013, 11:16 AM

Photoshop... well done, and nice looking, but photoshop.

宝马.e90 · 01-22-2013, 11:19 AM

I wouldn't be upset if it did end up looking like that.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-22-2013, 11:21 AM

I never pay any attention to renders ... they are mostly pipe dreams ...

Pentium · 01-22-2013, 11:22 AM

it's a render, easy...bur looks good

swissfrancs · 01-22-2013, 11:22 AM

I don't think they will use the same mirrors again

Mik3 · 01-22-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbas93

Mirrors are from old m3

lol, don't let 2013 M3 owners hear you say its the "old M3"

NICKTENN · 01-22-2013, 11:33 AM

I'm interested in reading the article as well.

dreamspeed · 01-22-2013, 11:35 AM

So BMW loves M badging so much they are putting it in the kidney grill too?

01-21-2013, 06:04 AM	#1
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	Car Magazine claims F80 M3 photoshop as real deal Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Car Magazine claims these are real, but that's dubious considering their misrepresentation before about having the official E92 M3 photos, which turned out to be just a photoshop. The F80 M3 image even just uses the mirrors from the E90 M3 in the render. Car's E92 M3 render which turned out to be inaccurate: Current issue's F80 M3 renderings: Recent spy photo: __________________
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01-21-2013, 06:07 AM	#2
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	It's not exactly accurate since the shape of grilles and intakes is slightly off, but it gives a good idea how it will look. __________________

01-21-2013, 05:19 PM	#3
Kit523 Major General Drives: 2009 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B.C. Vancouver Posts: 6,784 iTrader: (25)	First Look 2014 F30 M3 Saw this on the MB forum, would love to share it. Attached Images

01-21-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
Goat Rodeo Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3, 2002 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DC Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I will have to pick up a copy. 8-spd DCT? Wish BMW would go back to SMG without the crap auto mode a la Lamborghini. Seriously. Nice clutch drop and kick in the head at redline. __________________ ^ --> FS: 2011.75 M3 Alpine White, Speed Cloth, 6MT, CF Roof

01-21-2013, 07:02 PM	#5
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	Good chops but rearend is simply taken from M5/M6. I remember their last official pics lol __________________

01-22-2013, 06:20 AM	#6
arvid Private First Class Drives: BMW X3 20D M-sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	It would be nice to read the article anyway, if someone have it?

01-22-2013, 08:51 AM	#7
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,311 iTrader: (1)	I'd like to read the article.

01-22-2013, 10:43 AM	#8
Milanno New Member Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Secret Location ;) Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I`ve made quick render on live shot, showing possible look of future M4 __________________ All my automotive & motorcycle renders in full resolution: Milanno Artworks

01-22-2013, 11:00 AM	#9
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,518 iTrader: (0)	Looks good Milanno.

01-22-2013, 11:06 AM	#10
RL530xit Private First Class Drives: 530xiT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Even if it is fake, man that F80 M3 is going to be sick!!! This makes me even more excited about it! __________________ Is there really anything besides a BMW?

01-22-2013, 11:08 AM	#11
jbas93 Private Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	Mirrors are from old m3

01-22-2013, 11:13 AM	#12
ATS Captain Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Posts: 828 iTrader: (0)	Even though I'm a big fan (and subscriber) of CAR Magazine, their renders are usually pretty off the mark. As an example, below you will see their render of the Ferrari 458. I also added the real one below for comparison: Attached Images

01-22-2013, 11:14 AM	#14
nick3753 First Lieutenant Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 380 iTrader: (0)	There is like zero fender gap, keep dreaming. But looks good overall.

01-22-2013, 11:16 AM	#15
Matski First Lieutenant Drives: E36 328i Sport & E46 320d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 343 iTrader: (0)	Photoshop... well done, and nice looking, but photoshop. __________________ 3/15 to i8, and everything in between (yep, even including the F07 and F20)

01-22-2013, 11:19 AM	#16
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,241 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be upset if it did end up looking like that.

01-22-2013, 11:21 AM	#17
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,539 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1967 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	I never pay any attention to renders ... they are mostly pipe dreams ... __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

01-22-2013, 11:22 AM	#18
Pentium First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tartous Posts: 330 iTrader: (0)	it's a render, easy...bur looks good __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come!

01-22-2013, 11:22 AM	#19
swissfrancs New Member Drives: S3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zurich Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I don't think they will use the same mirrors again

01-22-2013, 11:33 AM	#21
NICKTENN Private First Class Drives: 2011 F150 FX4 Crew Cab 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	I'm interested in reading the article as well. __________________ 2012 335i Sport Line, Mineral Gray, Everest Gray, Aluminum/Black dash, Premium, Parking, Premium Sound, Technology, Sport Trans, Heated seat/steering. BMS Stage 1 tune.

01-22-2013, 11:35 AM	#22
dreamspeed Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 480 iTrader: (0)	So BMW loves M badging so much they are putting it in the kidney grill too? __________________

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