Our BMW F80 M3 Preview Renders Based on Latest Spy Pics - Page 3

positiveions · 08-02-2012, 03:18 PM

i don't think the front bumper looks like a 1//M bumper from the sides.

M3maniac20 · 08-02-2012, 03:24 PM

Ill take a red one!

Wolf · 08-02-2012, 03:28 PM

I think the F30 with the performance package is a lot sharper than the M render... I think the performance styling suits the M3 more than the F80 render... Now someone Photoshop a hood bulge and some wide fenders on the F30 M Performance.. This render of the F80 quickly reminded me of Audi's A/S 5, too bulky up front... it's very wide, it's fucking not proportional.. The 1M Air brake vent thing doesn't suit a wide car.. Just my two cents. Flame suit on!

e92_m3 · 08-02-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerlover76

I see greatness but I also see BMW stuck in a corner. The car has very admirable traits but also has to contend with the underlying boxiness of the new design.

The E generation was definitely sportier and thus better, if you're talking M3

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Originally Posted by SlammedM6

Sorry, but I think you've lost your mind. The F30 has a much more aggresive front end because of the squared off look. No comparision in my opinion, and FYI the E90 M3 was one of my favorites and still is until this day. But this new M3 is going to be 10x more aggresive and sporty looking

I have to agree with SlammedM6. It's because of the squared off look and the front does not have the grills slanted anymore. It just goes straight down. The e9x M3's have that slanted grill look.

Bimmerlover76,
Take a look at this pic. Don't tell me that the e92 m3 is more aggressive. To each his own. Anyways, I actually asked my 6-year-old nephew which looks meaner today. He pointed at the F30 3 series.

Wolf · 08-02-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

I have to agree with SlammedM6. It's because of the squared off look and the front does not have the grills slanted anymore. It just goes straight down. The e9x M3's have that slanted grill look.

Bimmerlover76,
Take a look at this pic. Don't tell me that the e92 m3 is more aggressive. To each his own. Anyways, I actually asked my 6-year-old nephew which looks meaner today. He pointed at the F30 3 series.

I can't agree more. The E92 M3 is a beauty but I have to admit the F30 is much more aggressive. The E92 feels a bit tarnished compared to the F30.

US///M3 · 08-02-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Levi

That is Ferrari 458.

True...
On the italia,they re just a couple chrome pieces on the lower grill similar to the new Passat.

gs24F10 · 08-02-2012, 03:47 PM

No Alpine White render?? Alpine White being the most popular color for an M3, I thought I'd see one but looks good nonetheless

ZMM_OMG · 08-02-2012, 03:57 PM

Love it! Give me a metallic red exterior with an Everest Grey intrerior and an optional moonroof and I'll be a happy camper!

DiavelM3 · 08-02-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by US///M3

True...
On the italia,they re just a couple chrome pieces on the lower grill similar to the new Passat.

Are you referring to the two aero pieces in the grill of the 458? Those pieces are generally black in color. They're also flexible and functional pieces.

Echoz · 08-02-2012, 04:14 PM

Nice

aajami · 08-02-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Source for that info? I know people have been saying this but just curious where this info came from. There's already no 2012 m3 sedan, are they really not going to have a 2013 as well?

Scott works for BMW AG.

DJEngineer · 08-02-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

I have to agree with SlammedM6. It's because of the squared off look and the front does not have the grills slanted anymore. It just goes straight down. The e9x M3's have that slanted grill look.

Bimmerlover76,
Take a look at this pic. Don't tell me that the e92 m3 is more aggressive. To each his own. [/i] Anyways, I actually asked my 6-year-old nephew which looks meaner today. He pointed at the F30 3 series.

lol just found this little bit slightly hilarious

b33g33 · 08-02-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Source for that info? I know people have been saying this but just curious where this info came from. There's already no 2012 m3 sedan, are they really not going to have a 2013 as well?

I'm only speculating here but I would imagine the source would be Scott himself

The render looks great. Here's hoping the production car looks as good and also manages to significantly differentiate itself aesthetically from the regular F30 with a M-Sport kit.

Jblack4083 · 08-02-2012, 04:40 PM

These renders look way better than what I was gathering from the spy shots. I know these renders aren't 100% spot on (or are they lol) and I know I can't know for sure what the car would look like from the spy shots. I just had some problems accepting the shapes of the brake vents. IDK

bimmerjph · 08-02-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BZTR

The hood will look better without these two extra creases. I don't think they will be there anyway...

I like that.

Mr Gunfun · 08-02-2012, 04:57 PM

So will I be able to see one of these on the road by May 2013?

Remonster · 08-02-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by US///M3

True...
On the italia,they re just a couple chrome pieces on the lower grill similar to the new Passat.

What are you talking about? First of all they're carbon fiber and second they deflect at higher speeds to change the aerodynamics of the car, nothing like the lame styling elements on the Passat. The fact that Ferrari was able to accomplish this with no actuators or moving parts (they simply utilize the changing air pressure) is pretty cool.

Jason · 08-02-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by siwon66

So will I be able to see one of these on the road by May 2013?

Unfortunately no. Don't expect to see it on the road in the US until 2014 (unless you catch a test prototype)

wisesoul · 08-02-2012, 05:16 PM

Oh my word yes. If it is anywhere near this aggressive, which I still highly doubt, I'm selling my RS4 immediately.

kardboard · 08-02-2012, 05:25 PM

I hope the "air vent" is toned down compared to these renders... or is instead a "bulge".

sansin · 08-02-2012, 05:37 PM

amazing! i have been thinking about moving from an e46 to e90... but seeing this, i think i will wait another year.

Ricfutures · 08-02-2012, 06:26 PM

IMO it seems as if this new front end design was built around the coupe. On the sedan it just sits too low. The latest rendering of the M4 (white with the 5 spoke alloys) shows how the new front end flows extremely well with the lines of the coupe. This is an absolutely gorgeous design.

These are renderings and I usually take them with a grain of salt however the latest spy photos revealed quite a lot.

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08-02-2012, 05:16 PM	#63
wisesoul Savoir Faire Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,125 iTrader: (0)	Oh my word yes. If it is anywhere near this aggressive, which I still highly doubt, I'm selling my RS4 immediately. __________________ Current: AW/SO F10 M5 H&R Springs, 12mm/10mm Spacers Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3, MTM 10mm spacers, Hotchkis rear sway bar, APR Stage 1, Milltek Catless, RNS-E, Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i

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Ricfutures First Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 323 iTrader: (0)	IMO it seems as if this new front end design was built around the coupe. On the sedan it just sits too low. The latest rendering of the M4 (white with the 5 spoke alloys) shows how the new front end flows extremely well with the lines of the coupe. This is an absolutely gorgeous design. These are renderings and I usually take them with a grain of salt however the latest spy photos revealed quite a lot. __________________

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gs24F10 First Lieutenant Drives: F10 535xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Posts: 317 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F10 535XI [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne [0.00]	No Alpine White render?? Alpine White being the most popular color for an M3, I thought I'd see one but looks good nonetheless

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ZMM_OMG First Lieutenant Drives: '01 325i Join Date: May 2012 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 328 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 BMW 325i [5.00] 2009 BMC Pro Machine [0.00]	Love it! Give me a metallic red exterior with an Everest Grey intrerior and an optional moonroof and I'll be a happy camper!

08-02-2012, 04:14 PM	#54
Echoz Private Drives: E92 M3, Ducati 848 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Nice

08-02-2012, 04:40 PM	#58
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 673 iTrader: (0)	These renders look way better than what I was gathering from the spy shots. I know these renders aren't 100% spot on (or are they lol) and I know I can't know for sure what the car would look like from the spy shots. I just had some problems accepting the shapes of the brake vents. IDK

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Mr Gunfun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 Toyota Altezza F Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Way Out There Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	So will I be able to see one of these on the road by May 2013?

08-02-2012, 05:37 PM	#65
sansin New Member Drives: G35 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	amazing! i have been thinking about moving from an e46 to e90... but seeing this, i think i will wait another year.

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