BMW F80 M3 and M6 Gran Coupe spotted testing in Los Angeles

aajami · 07-27-2012, 11:41 PM

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doc19 · 07-28-2012, 03:34 AM

You know, seeing that shot of the f80 hood and seeing how sharp the edge is on the hood bulge, I am actually wondering if it really is a vent.

Great shots.

M ETT · 07-28-2012, 03:38 PM

These are nice shots.
Really looking forward to seeing the M3 in production-guise.
If that hood bulge is really a cooling vent, the M3 will have iconic design, which I hope will carry over to the M4.

Saigon · 07-28-2012, 03:38 PM

i really hope they change those rear tail lights, they're so ugly! What a step back from the LCI e90

S3RI35 · 07-28-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saigon

i really hope they change those rear tail lights, they're so ugly! What a step back from the LCI e90

+1.

...why LA for street testing when there's everywhere else?? Bewildering

Also, the 6er's rear end is lined up nicely with an Accord in the first pic. Looks similar to me

kgroschi · 07-28-2012, 03:54 PM

Just letting you know, the car you are driving in is NOT an E92. It's more an E46.

hwelvaar · 07-28-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saigon

i really hope they change those rear tail lights, they're so ugly! What a step back from the LCI e90

Yeah, very important, what the tail lights look like on an M3 car...

Poppin Fresh · 07-28-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgroschi

Just letting you know, the car you are driving in is NOT an E92. It's more an E46.

OP could have more than one car you know

Otherwise, it looks like the F80 M3 will carry on with it's aggressive haunches similar to the E90 M3. I can't wait to see it in full form sans camo. It looks like it's gonna be a hit.

Gjm127 · 07-28-2012, 04:03 PM

holly ****, I was there yesterday!!

Marioalex24 · 07-28-2012, 04:04 PM

Man. Just when I leave to new York I miss this. Great shots

A few months I saw the M5 and 3 series in protype at manhattan beach and to get my phone to take some pics, but they had taken off.

Marioalex24 · 07-28-2012, 04:05 PM

I can't wait for the M3 as I can't wait for the new iPhone lol

e92_m3 · 07-28-2012, 04:24 PM

What will be the MSRP for the F80 M3?

The e90 M3's MSRP started at $56 I believe. Take note, it has a high revving intoxicating V8. This twin turbo better start at $56K as well or even lower since it's only an inline-6. It would be a joke if MSRP for the F80 M3 starts $60K.

Imola.ZHP · 07-28-2012, 04:33 PM

Call me crazy, but the second pic looks like LED headlights, on a f30...

What is wrong with the taillights? f10 and f10 M5 have the same taillights, I'm guessing the same will be for the f30. I'm sure they'll go full LED at LCI. It is what it is, if the taillights keep you from buying a car, then maybe you would be better off looking at other brands...

Poppin Fresh · 07-28-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Call me crazy, but the second pic looks like LED headlights, on a f30...

What is wrong with the taillights? f10 and f10 M5 have the same taillights, I'm guessing the same will be for the f30. I'm sure they'll go full LED at LCI. It is what it is, if the taillights keep you from buying a car, then maybe you would be better off looking at other brands...

I actually like the taillights and think that it picks up where the E90 M3 LCI taillights left off.

Frankless24 · 07-28-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S3RI35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saigon

i really hope they change those rear tail lights, they're so ugly! What a step back from the LCI e90

+1.

...why LA for street testing when there's everywhere else?? Bewildering

Also, the 6er's rear end is lined up nicely with an Accord in the first pic. Looks similar to me

They test on the best roads in the world (Germany) and the worst (California).

Just my opinion. Hahaha

Poppin Fresh · 07-28-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankless24

They test on the best roads in the world (Germany) and the worst (California).

Just my opinion. Hahaha

Try NY/NJ our roads sucks 10 times more than California roads despite the state's economic condition. Weather is a major factor to the brutal roads here unlike sunny California.

bimmerJP · 07-28-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marioalex24

I can't wait for the M3 as I can't wait for the new iPhone lol

Haha! Exactly! We have to wait much longer for the M3 though...

bimmerJP · 07-28-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppin Fresh

Try NY/NJ our roads sucks 10 times more than California roads despite the state's economic condition. Weather is a major factor to the brutal roads here unlike sunny California.

They should really test the car here in Texas to see if the car can survive the pothole

aajami · 07-28-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgroschi

Just letting you know, the car you are driving in is NOT an E92. It's more an E46.

I didn't take those pictures, and that's not my car, but thank you for your insight.

bimmer · 07-28-2012, 05:10 PM

the front of f80 looks to be different than f30 - thank god for that. I can't warm up to F32 horrendous front (F30Msport is livable but still wired). There is some hope for styling of 4dr m3.

atown88 · 07-28-2012, 05:11 PM

Am I the only one who would completely disregard my destination and follow that thing until they told me to leave?

Powerbeast · 07-28-2012, 05:30 PM

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doc19 Private First Class Drives: 2011 e90 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	You know, seeing that shot of the f80 hood and seeing how sharp the edge is on the hood bulge, I am actually wondering if it really is a vent. Great shots. __________________ "This is like having a house-cat that’s a bengal tiger." - Todd Deeken, everydaydriver.com, on owning an e90 m3.

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Marioalex24 First Lieutenant Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 323 iTrader: (0)	Man. Just when I leave to new York I miss this. Great shots A few months I saw the M5 and 3 series in protype at manhattan beach and to get my phone to take some pics, but they had taken off. __________________ 1. 2008 Mini Cooper S (sold) 2. 2011 E92 M3 (sold) 3. 2002 E46 M3 (sold) 4. 2002 E46 325i (gave it to mom) 5. 2010 E92 M3 (own)

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07-28-2012, 03:38 PM	#3
M ETT Private First Class Drives: 1M VO Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Europe (Next door to Santa) Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	These are nice shots. Really looking forward to seeing the M3 in production-guise. If that hood bulge is really a cooling vent, the M3 will have iconic design, which I hope will carry over to the M4.

07-28-2012, 03:54 PM	#6
kgroschi Second Lieutenant Drives: Before 08 M5, now '09 E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California, USA (home: Munich, Germany) Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	Just letting you know, the car you are driving in is NOT an E92. It's more an E46.

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e92_m3 Major Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,470 iTrader: (0)	What will be the MSRP for the F80 M3? The e90 M3's MSRP started at $56 I believe. Take note, it has a high revving intoxicating V8. This twin turbo better start at $56K as well or even lower since it's only an inline-6. It would be a joke if MSRP for the F80 M3 starts $60K. __________________ Hellaflush? All I could say is "effyo'flush",*"flushnuff", and Instead of 'illest', I'm calling it "faillest"*. It's just form over function nowadays... -END RANT

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Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,791 iTrader: (0)	Call me crazy, but the second pic looks like LED headlights, on a f30... What is wrong with the taillights? f10 and f10 M5 have the same taillights, I'm guessing the same will be for the f30. I'm sure they'll go full LED at LCI. It is what it is, if the taillights keep you from buying a car, then maybe you would be better off looking at other brands... __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

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bimmer BMW FOREVER Drives: BMW 335is Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: east Posts: 446 iTrader: (0)	the front of f80 looks to be different than f30 - thank god for that. I can't warm up to F32 horrendous front (F30Msport is livable but still wired). There is some hope for styling of 4dr m3. __________________ Bimmer __________________________________________________ 335is - AW, Loaded, 19" 313M, 6MT ...already thinking of F80

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atown88 Major Drives: e90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,416 iTrader: (0)	Am I the only one who would completely disregard my destination and follow that thing until they told me to leave?

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