BMW F30 F80 M3 / F32 M3 Spied for First Time!

southlight · 08-11-2011, 10:55 AM

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BMW F30 M3 / F32 M3 Spied for First Time!

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Exciting moment folks! We bring you the very first spyshots of the next generation M3. These photos show an F30 3-series sedan with several trademark M3 features such as quad-exhaust, flared fenders and drilled brake discs.

We believe the next M3 will be powered by a triple-turbocharged inline-6 engine with an output of around 450hp. It would be based on the N54/55 engine and use not only two traditional turbochargers but also a third electric turbocharger. [Update: we've since received info that this has now changed and the decision has been made to go with another engine configuration. More on this to come.]

[UPDATE 9/2/11: The F80 M3 sedan has since been green-lighted! See http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580641 for more info.] Scott26 claims that these photos are no indication of an M3 sedan making it to production. Rather, BMW had only an F30 prototype to use for testing the M3 parts and components. Don't count the F30 M3 sedan out yet however, as it's been alluded to that it may still be in the plans -- despite the rather slow sales of the E90 M3 sedan. That this prototype F30 M3 has wider fenders indicates to us that this is merely the F32 M3 coupe chassis/components being tested with a F30 sedan body.

Expect the new M3 to hit the market sometime in 2014. As we reported earlier, the E90 M3 sedan will end production this October while the E92/3 M3 coupe and convertible will be produced through June 2012 at least.

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Follow our full F3x 3-series coverage here: http://www.bimmerpost.com/3-series/f30/

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ferrari6891 · 08-11-2011, 11:26 AM

so they're going ahead with the tri-turbo?

Harmander · 08-11-2011, 11:26 AM

cant see much of yet but still HELL YEAH. I really hope they keep making m3 sedans, i personally prefer how the e90 m3 looks vs. the e92 m3.

Tag · 08-11-2011, 11:29 AM

Can someone tell me how the tri-turbo works? I thought I read one of them was electric?

Venom · 08-11-2011, 11:34 AM

I thought the triturbo was speculation? Will it have a larger displacement to handle 450hp?

southlight · 08-11-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NurEinser

I thought the triturbo was speculation? Will it have a larger displacement to handle 450hp?

That's possible.

Best regards,
south

E92LNGCGY · 08-11-2011, 11:42 AM

This is going to be interesting. Thanks for the info.

Seattle S65B40 · 08-11-2011, 11:50 AM

Interesting.

grimlock · 08-11-2011, 11:52 AM

Ha! My 528 has the same displacement as this thing

e92_m3 · 08-11-2011, 11:58 AM

Can't wait for this M3 to hit the showroom floors. Tri-turbo is just crazy.

I'll definitely consider buying it as my next car... 4 doors too!

cs4444 · 08-11-2011, 11:59 AM

Very exciting. I love how it sits on the road.

Jblack4083 · 08-11-2011, 12:06 PM

this is exciting.

I hope BMW brings back the M3 sedan. The fenders on that prototype look flared a little. Maybe an indication they have adapted the body of the F30 for it?

chmura · 08-11-2011, 12:12 PM

Electric turbo? Come on now.

My M3 is coming next month and this looks like my very first and last M3 purchase.

Looks like my next car would be a Porsche GT3 or Nissan GTR.

Staszek · 08-11-2011, 12:16 PM

I am interested in finding out how much the electric turbo will boost gas mileage.

It would be very cool to have an M3 that I can flog that will also get me close to 30mpg.

Echo M3 · 08-11-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staszek

I am interested in finding out how much the electric turbo will boost gas mileage.

It would be very cool to have an M3 that I can flog that will also get me close to 30mpg.

You do realize that ANY engine will give you terrible mileage if you're driving aggressively, right?

red-sauerkraut · 08-11-2011, 12:19 PM

Good news without question.

After seeing the lower front bumper(s) covered up so many times, it is clear to me now that having zero fog lights for cooling purposes is complete BS.

HeartMD · 08-11-2011, 12:20 PM

Dont know if its just me but Im really not feeling those side mirrors. Looks to much Merc. One of the first things I fell in love with the E9X M's was the aerodynamic look of the the side mirrors...

FirstBMWLA · 08-11-2011, 12:22 PM

Bump

Staszek · 08-11-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pman10

You do realize that ANY engine will give you terrible mileage if you're driving aggressively, right?

Of course, thats not the point. The point is if I flog it now you get 12mpg, if I flog with more fuel efficient engine I could get 18-20. I would rather have 18-20 and 30 on the highway (which the M is no where near now).

JoosyJoos · 08-11-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Good news without question.

After seeing the lower front bumper(s) covered up so many times, it is clear to me now that having zero fog lights for cooling purposes is complete BS.

If you look closely there are indeed holes in the camoflauge. That being said, I doubt they do a whole lot. A lot of high performance cars get rid of fog lights and replace them with better brake ducting...

E92LNGCGY · 08-11-2011, 12:30 PM

I can't help but think this will be very complex with 3 turbos and all the plumbing. Let's hope HPFP will not be an issue with this one.

southlight · 08-11-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartMD

Dont know if its just me but Im really not feeling those side mirrors. Looks to much Merc. One of the first things I fell in love with the E9X M's was the aerodynamic look of the the side mirrors...

No worries, we're roughly two years away from seeing the production side mirrors.

Best regards,
south

08-11-2011, 10:55 AM	#1
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,633 iTrader: (0)	BMW F30 F80 M3 / F32 M3 Spied for First Time! BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW F30 M3 / F32 M3 Spied for First Time! 215 COMMENTS Tweet Exciting moment folks! We bring you the very first spyshots of the next generation M3. These photos show an F30 3-series sedan with several trademark M3 features such as quad-exhaust, flared fenders and drilled brake discs. We believe the next M3 will be powered by a triple-turbocharged inline-6 engine with an output of around 450hp. It would be based on the N54/55 engine and use not only two traditional turbochargers but also a third electric turbocharger. [Update: we've since received info that this has now changed and the decision has been made to go with another engine configuration. More on this to come.] [UPDATE 9/2/11: The F80 M3 sedan has since been green-lighted! See http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580641 for more info.] Scott26 claims that these photos are no indication of an M3 sedan making it to production. Rather, BMW had only an F30 prototype to use for testing the M3 parts and components. Don't count the F30 M3 sedan out yet however, as it's been alluded to that it may still be in the plans -- despite the rather slow sales of the E90 M3 sedan. That this prototype F30 M3 has wider fenders indicates to us that this is merely the F32 M3 coupe chassis/components being tested with a F30 sedan body. Expect the new M3 to hit the market sometime in 2014. As we reported earlier, the E90 M3 sedan will end production this October while the E92/3 M3 coupe and convertible will be produced through June 2012 at least. * Click on images for larger resolution versions Follow our full F3x 3-series coverage here: http://www.bimmerpost.com/3-series/f30/ Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE We Tour the BMW M Studio at M HQ and Get Up Close to Some F80 M3 Sedans BMW M CEO Nitschke Discusses Electric Steering for M3/M4, AWD for M, Etc. We Imagine the BMW F82 M4 Laying Down Some Rubber Last edited by Moderator; 09-20-2011 at 09:17 AM.
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08-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#2
ferrari6891 the original brown guy Drives: 08 E92 M3, 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tenafly, nj/ boston, ma Posts: 955 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [3.83]	so they're going ahead with the tri-turbo? __________________ 2011 E90 ///M3 AW/FR ACM Exhaust with CF tips, CF splitters, CF mirror caps, OEM Performance CF trunk Spoiler, gloss black side markers and hood vents, AW painted reflectors, matte black kidney grills, OSS-ACM Headlights, ZCP/GTS matte black wheels Future: tints, RD sport springs, turner test pipes, CF roof vinyl

08-11-2011, 11:29 AM	#4
Tag Colonel Drives: 335is Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 2,609 iTrader: (2)	Can someone tell me how the tri-turbo works? I thought I read one of them was electric? __________________ 335is Coupe Space Gray, ZPP, 609, 2TC, 688, 494 and 6FL. Matte Black M310 19's \| Michelin PSS 235/35F, 265/30R \| COBB AccessPORT \| Eibach Pro Street S \| Painted reflectors \| Glossy Black Kidney Grilles –Modding ain't easy FS: Front Lowering Spring Perches

08-11-2011, 11:34 AM	#5
Venom Major Drives: Teg DC2 + E82 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Easy Bay, CA Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.25]	I thought the triturbo was speculation? Will it have a larger displacement to handle 450hp? __________________ - Thanks MGallop! Widebody 135i Powered by: Wagner-Tuning & VMR Wheels TheSt\|G - "And if you think the 1M got the N54 for any reason other than to keep it slower/cheaper than the M3 you are delusional."

08-11-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
E92LNGCGY Captain Drives: E92/F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	This is going to be interesting. Thanks for the info. __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Alberta? Drop me a line to see what I can do for you. Urban Realty - Leslie Ng - 403-807-6248 or leslieng168@gmail.com

08-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#3
Harmander alpine white Drives: an oreo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	cant see much of yet but still HELL YEAH. I really hope they keep making m3 sedans, i personally prefer how the e90 m3 looks vs. the e92 m3.

08-11-2011, 11:50 AM	#8
Seattle S65B40 Major Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 1,398 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Interesting. __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)

08-11-2011, 11:52 AM	#9
grimlock Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,519 iTrader: (0)	Ha! My 528 has the same displacement as this thing

08-11-2011, 11:58 AM	#10
e92_m3 Major Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,469 iTrader: (0)	Can't wait for this M3 to hit the showroom floors. Tri-turbo is just crazy. I'll definitely consider buying it as my next car... 4 doors too!

08-11-2011, 11:59 AM	#11
cs4444 Private Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	Very exciting. I love how it sits on the road.

08-11-2011, 12:06 PM	#12
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	this is exciting. I hope BMW brings back the M3 sedan. The fenders on that prototype look flared a little. Maybe an indication they have adapted the body of the F30 for it?

08-11-2011, 12:12 PM	#13
chmura First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 351 iTrader: (1)	Electric turbo? Come on now. My M3 is coming next month and this looks like my very first and last M3 purchase. Looks like my next car would be a Porsche GT3 or Nissan GTR. __________________ Picked up via ED 9/27/2011 Redelivered 11/23/2011 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| 6 MT \| Premium Package 3 \| Competition Package \| Fold Down Seats \| Satellite Radio \| iPod/USB \| Anti-Theft Alarm

08-11-2011, 12:16 PM	#14
Staszek Schumacher Drives: e30 M3, e46 ,e90, e93 M3 next! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weehawken NJ Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (0)	I am interested in finding out how much the electric turbo will boost gas mileage. It would be very cool to have an M3 that I can flog that will also get me close to 30mpg. __________________ Euro Delivery Date 8/14: 2013 E93 ///M3 -6MT

08-11-2011, 12:19 PM	#16
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,743 iTrader: (0)	Good news without question. After seeing the lower front bumper(s) covered up so many times, it is clear to me now that having zero fog lights for cooling purposes is complete BS. __________________ Joy

08-11-2011, 12:20 PM	#17
HeartMD Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT Posts: 451 iTrader: (0)	Not feeling those side mirrors Dont know if its just me but Im really not feeling those side mirrors. Looks to much Merc. One of the first things I fell in love with the E9X M's was the aerodynamic look of the the side mirrors... __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)

08-11-2011, 12:22 PM	#18
FirstBMWLA Captain Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 700 iTrader: (9)	Bump

08-11-2011, 12:30 PM	#21
E92LNGCGY Captain Drives: E92/F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	I can't help but think this will be very complex with 3 turbos and all the plumbing. Let's hope HPFP will not be an issue with this one. __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Alberta? Drop me a line to see what I can do for you. Urban Realty - Leslie Ng - 403-807-6248 or leslieng168@gmail.com

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