06-27-2013, 01:38 AM | #1 |
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F80 sighting tonight
I just saw this a couple of hours ago in LA. It did not sound anything like a V8. The exhaust was pretty restrained sounding. #bmw #M3
I added a second shot as well. Last edited by Blue55; 06-27-2013 at 10:29 AM.. |
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Nice catch.
I am sure it would gotten less attention if they did not have camio all over it.
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06-27-2013, 10:24 AM | #6 |
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Didn't sound like a normal N54 or N55. He didn't rev it much, but it was fairly deep sounding and definitely muted. I very much doubt it is the final exhaust. I think it was designed not to attract attention. Quieter than stock I would say.
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06-27-2013, 12:18 PM | #8 |
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Looks like the X5 passenger is talking to the person driving the M3.
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06-27-2013, 07:38 PM | #11 |
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Your 2nd picture does a very good job of showing off the flared rear fenders. The camo hides them well on most pictures but not this one. They are flared alright , nicely done.
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06-28-2013, 08:00 AM | #12 |
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Exhaust note - I know that the spy shots have caused some consternation. But having driven a 335 with the M Performance Exhaust, I can only say that if it sounds at least as good as that, it will be a winner. As cool as the S65? No, but then again, that's a 10 best engines in the world kind of engine, so anything is going to pale in comparison. Kind of like saying a Renoir isn't as good as the Mona Lisa, so it sucks.
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06-28-2013, 11:31 AM | #13 | |
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I have a 1M with the N54 motor so I am very familiar with the exhaust note. What I heard was nothing like it at all. BMW is going to keep us guessing! |
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06-28-2013, 12:06 PM | #14 | |
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Because V6. And not any V6, but 90° V6 as 2014 F1 cars. |
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06-28-2013, 01:38 PM | #15 |
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now a 90 v6 would be something, what other roadcars have them?
i thought the I6 TT was confirmed by now? so this or the 991 C2S next year..?
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It could have some sort of selectable exhaust (kinda like the 911 with the optional sports exhaust system). |
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06-28-2013, 01:54 PM | #17 | |
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I6 TT was confirmed by whom? Definitely not by BMW. Even those that saw the F80 do not know anything about the engine other that it is a turbocharged 6 cylinder. |
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Another cheap option that forces F1 engine makers to built their from scratch V6 engine with a 90° angle. |
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As for the others, yes a cheap option as used by Porsche to provide a 'baby' in the range. |
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06-28-2013, 02:34 PM | #21 |
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What aerodynomic/packaging reasons do you mean? In fact those are the exact reasons for the V6 in the M3.
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