It appears that the F80 M3 has advanced to the final evaluation phase. The F80 has dropped some camouflage, added LED lights, and now features a trunk spoiler lip.
It's now clear that the F80 M3 Sedan shares the same front end as the F82 M4 Coupe and each will feature an aggressive M styled front bumper with the now exposed air curtains, LED headlights and double slat grilles with M3/M4 badge. Late last year we put together a M4 render (see below) which were very accurate and gives a great preview of what the production front bumper of the M3 and M4 will look like with its aggressive air intakes and air curtains.
The FEP stage F80 mule also shows for the first time a trunk spoiler lip, as well as the position of the air breathers on the side of the front fenders. They will be higher and longer (and hopefully more integrated) than on the 4 Series Coupe. We also see the production wheels for the M3.
Here's a summary of the notable things seen on this advanced F80 M3 prototype:
- Shares front fascia with M4 Coupe
- same headlights
- Air Curtains
- LED headlights
- Double slat kidney grilles with M3 badge
- Production wheels
- Tunk spoiler lip
- Front air breather vent positions and shape more clearly seen
- Double bubble carbon fiber roof
- Carbon ceramic brakes
- Side mirrors still camouflaged
- Integrated front seat headrests
- M3 CRT like rear headrests
Expect the F80 M3 to hit dealers in the first half of next year.
Also see:
> F80 M3 / F82 M4 Spy Photos, Videos, and Facts/Rumors Compilation
> Our F80 M3 Coverage