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      03-03-2014, 10:11 PM   #1
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Cool Geneva 2014: F80 M3, F82 M4 Clear Construction Model and S55 Engine

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We're here at the 2014 Geneva auto show which officially kicks off tomorrow (press days). The big debuts expected here are the 4 Series Gran Coupe and the 2 Series Active Tourer, but here are some initial looks at the 2015 BMW M3 and a clear BMW M4 construction model.

We'll have more coverage throughout the next few days, so check back!

2015 BMW M3 and M4 Clear Model

F82 M4 Clear See-Through Model




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      03-03-2014, 10:20 PM   #2
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We're here at the 2014 Geneva auto show which officially kicks off tomorrow (press days). The big debuts expected here are the 4 Series Gran Coupe and the 2 Series Active Tourer, but here are some initial looks at the construction model.
Steering wheel frame is pretty interesting.
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Wow that Austin yellow is lookin a little Limey
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Interesting to see that the two intake tracts from the two turbos are interconnected (open to each other) at the intercooler.

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Jesus that throttle body is huge!
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Jesus that throttle body is huge!
What throttle body

The S55 uses Valvetronic.
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      03-03-2014, 10:43 PM   #7
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That clear color is better than some of the standard color options offered.
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Sweet! Hope you are having fun outside in Geneva as well.
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Interesting to see that the two intake tracts from the two turbos are interconnected (open to each other) at the intercooler.
is that a good or bad thing?
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What throttle body

The S55 uses Valvetronic.
he probably means the intake tubes...
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Wow that Austin yellow is lookin a little Limey
It looks different in every picture I see. I can't wait to see it in person!
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is that a good or bad thing?
Can't tell. I can only assume that if the ///M engineers designed it that way it is a good thing...

I was just surprised to see this since the two tracts are kept separate upstream of the intercoolers. So both turbos feed all 6 cylinders. IIRC, this is different than what is done on the S63Tu, where each turbo feeds one 4 cylinder bank.

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Very cool.
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What throttle body

The S55 uses Valvetronic.
he probably means the intake tubes...
Ya I meant the intake. I'm old school lol
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I'm not feeling this new clear color. It's too transparent for my tastes, looks like it would be a PITA to keep clean, not to mention the lack of privacy. I think I'm sticking with MW.
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For some reason the tiny little turbos annoy me greatly.
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      03-04-2014, 01:06 AM   #17
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any information regarding performance accessoires ?
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      03-04-2014, 02:03 AM   #18
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It looks different in every picture I see. I can't wait to see it in person!
I saw it in person yet and I'm not sure if this one is really austin yellow, maybe this is a spezial new color for Geneva
I'm waiting for more & better pics of the Geneva M4...
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Dang, production has started, and BMW shows YMB and AY yet again?! I was really hoping to get to see these cars in some of the other colors. I know they have been shown in North America in at least three of the (too few) other available colors...but what about AW, MW, SO? And none of these others have been shown in Europe. This was a missed opportunity - BMW - and a big disappointment.
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BMW has a long ways to go if they are trying to compete with Aston Martin.

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And there u go, the same colors in one more autoshow , why BMW ?
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I was remiss however in failing to note the posted photos are super high quality, and appreciated. Thanks Jason!

Just too bad there have already been a bunch of threads of YMB M3s at autoshows, starting with the Detroit show two months ago. And many other threads of interested BMW buyer's intently looking for high quality photos of the cars in other colors. Fail on this one BMW.

Okay, I'm beating a dead horse here, but have tickets and a hotel for Geneva, and my high hopes to see (and report on) other colors are still freshly dashed.
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