BMW M4 GTS World Debut at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

CARTOON · 10-28-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by someguywithanm3

I'm glad they made it a little bonkers a la GT3RS.

But the GT3 RS looks good. This, however, does not.

scrammer · 10-28-2015, 08:32 PM

I have seen those wheels before ... Almost the same pattern and colour!

Installsplus · 10-28-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by scrammer

I have seen those wheels before ... Almost the same pattern and colour!

Me too!!!!

scrammer · 10-28-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

Me too!!!!

Too right! I was LOL when I saw your post ...

Installsplus · 10-28-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scrammer

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

Me too!!!!

Too right! I was LOL when I saw your post ...

Lol thought that would make u giggle. Now Bmw change these freaking wheels!!!!!!

Ging · 10-28-2015, 09:15 PM

Ive seen those rims before too m3 dtm

Robert · 10-29-2015, 02:54 AM

M4 Halloween edition, black and orange

nonagon · 10-29-2015, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by swoo

Still can't get over the wheels

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I personally can't get over the Cow Catcher front spoiler.

Its clearly got some benefit or it would not be there. Just looks horrendous.

Yeah it looks excessive for the street - but note the lip extends and contracts so it doesn't need to stay out like that. But I'm sure its aerodynamic effect was one reason it ran a 7:28 on the ring.

Trued · 10-29-2015, 06:52 AM

Can anyone find a picture of the Snow Performance water tank and pump system under the trunk floor?

WAY · 10-29-2015, 07:22 AM

Why do they call this World Debut? Wasn't this car shown in the US somewhere previously? And last weekend it was shown at Motorclassica here in Melbourne Australia alongside the Vision CSL.

Gearhead999s · 10-29-2015, 09:19 AM

Real racecars that are sedan based are not the best looking cars out there but are very functional with the modern aero allowed by the rules.

chmura · 10-29-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Why do they call this World Debut? Wasn't this car shown in the US somewhere previously? And last weekend it was shown at Motorclassica here in Melbourne Australia alongside the Vision CSL.

I think World Debut means it is shown for the first time at a public auto show for normal Joes. And by public auto show I mean regular auto show and not your ritzy pebble beach $400~ show.

I could be wrong...

W/// · 10-29-2015, 10:44 AM

In this picture, I much prefer the looks of it at the front. 19s just suit the car well, while the 20" wheels just seems a tad too big IMHO:

mkoesel · 10-29-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Why do they call this World Debut? Wasn't this car shown in the US somewhere previously? And last weekend it was shown at Motorclassica here in Melbourne Australia alongside the Vision CSL.

The car that debuted in Pebble Beach was technically a concept. Yes, the production car looks essentially identical. But production details weren't revealed until just recently, so this is the first time the actual production car is being shown.

The car you saw in Melbourne was also no doubt the same concept car that had been revealed prior which has been making its way around to various venues.

SamS · 10-29-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

In this picture, I much prefer the looks of it at the front. 19s just suit the car well, while the 20" wheels just seems a tad too big IMHO:

Agreed. You need to go up to the 5/6/7er size for 20" to look about right.

20" just too big on a 3/4-series! Wagon wheel, eek.

vladberca · 10-29-2015, 04:27 PM

This car was built to shine on track.
It's more for go than show...
But... when it will appear at Nurburgring it will be hunted by sport auto fans more than a P car...
Comments related to wheels and other design accents are a nonsense taking into account on what platform this car is based and what impressive performances the engineers achieved!
Yes, for sure you can upgrade a 328, but when you're on the track these upgrades will not matter too much

WAY · 10-29-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

The car that debuted in Pebble Beach was technically a concept. Yes, the production car looks essentially identical. But production details weren't revealed until just recently, so this is the first time the actual production car is being shown.

The car you saw in Melbourne was also no doubt the same concept car that had been revealed prior which has been making its way around to various venues.

Ah thank you. That does make sense!

yousef · 10-29-2015, 10:25 PM

Sadly, watching the car in person didn't change my impression much. Rear wheels are too big and its overly appealing orange hurts my eyes. Yes its Water injection, OLED lights, and some bits are undeniably cool, and it would have been nicer if we had right to choose less orange & smaller rear wheels, IMO.

chris82 · 10-30-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by swoo

Still can't get over the wheels

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Yea, if your'e going to come out with a GTS, at least make the wheels look the part. Porsche does a great job with exclusive wheels on the GT models that look amazing AND look like they mean business.

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

I personally can't get over the Cow Catcher front spoiler.

Its clearly got some benefit or it would not be there. Just looks horrendous.

Yea, looks like it was just tacked on there

Gearhead999s · 10-30-2015, 09:39 AM

Overall except for the Gold wheels and gold accents I am OK.It is a functionally good looking setup for a track oriented vehicle.I think I will be going with the white to tone down the Gold.Do realize that GTRS comes with 21" wheels on the rear which also look very big.

Mario_Kart · 10-30-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Overall except for the Gold wheels and gold accents I am OK.It is a functionally good looking setup for a track oriented vehicle.I think I will be going with the white to tone down the Gold.Do realize that GTRS comes with 21" wheels on the rear which also look very big.

Since we all don't know how much the msrp will be in Canada. What's the "top dollar" are you willing to pay for this. Will you be willing to pay 150k, 160k, or even 170k?

Gearhead999s · 10-30-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mario_Kart

Since we all don't know how much the msrp will be in Canada. What's the "top dollar" are you willing to pay for this. Will you be willing to pay 150k, 160k, or even 170k?

I am targeting $140000 and would be thrilled if it is less.If I had ordered CCB's on my M4 it would have listed at $108000.My upper threshold is probably $160-170000.But this is not the 1st time that I have ordered a car without knowing the price beforehand.

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