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BMW M4 Coupe (F82) Back on the Track [Video and Pics]
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW M4 Coupe (F82) Back on the Track [Video and Pics] We haven't spotted the F82 M4 Coupe at the Nurburgring since July, when the F82 was spied for the very first time in public testing. Well, it's now back at the Ring during an onslaught of BMW prototype testing in the past week, including the F80 M3, F82 M4, F36 4 Series Gran Coupe, F15 X5 M, 3 Series GT, and the M6 Gran Coupe. Below are the most recent photos and a video of the F82 M4 in testing at the Nurburgring, as well as a recap of what's known and speculated about the next gen M3/M4 thus far. SUMMARY To recap, here is an updated list of what we know about the F80/F82 so far:
Body Both the front and rear fenders on the M4 coupe are significantly flared and stretched compared to the F32 4 Series prototypes we have spotted. The rear flare is easy to spot, while the front is less conspicuous. But, one can easily see in some photos a the gap in the front fender camouflage which clearly shows the front fender as much wider than the rest of the side body. The stretched fenders will accommodate a wider track for the M4 (vs the regular 4 Series). Although not visible in these photos, you can expect the F82 M4 coupe to receive the same (or very similar) hood lip/bulge that we've spotted on the F80 M3 sedan. Underneath the completely covered front fascia will be a sleeker version of the F30 3 Series front end, with sportier lights and grilles (which have now been revealed on the F32 4 Series prototypes). There will of course be M styled front bumper as well. The mirrors are from the F30 3 Series and for testing purposes only. The final production mirrors will be sportier, but may not be revealed until even after the concept debuts (like the F10 M5). Carbon Fiber Roof / Brakes This particular mule does not appear to feature a carbon fiber roof, but we're fairly sure that the production M4 Coupe will utilize a carbon fiber roof. Its brakes resemble the new 3 Series' M Sport brakes, paired with steel cross drilled rotors. Our Previously Posted M3/M4 Videos: |
10-05-2012, 01:59 PM | #2 |
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Surely this car will be out by early 2014? I know late 2014 and early 15 have been quoted but BMW stated they wanted to get their M-cars out sooner after the regular series cars and all the hardware on this will be the same as the F80.
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It's funny. When I got my car a year ago I was worried the new M would be out for over a year while I would be driving the "old" car. Now I may not even be able to get a F82 on my timeframe. |
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Right there with you, my factory maint is up in a year and I was thinking the replacement coupe (which I'm also set on) would be out by then so I could do an easy trade in. It really does seem a huge delay, but I stand by my opinion that the F82 will be with us in closer to 18 months rather than 24-30 months oft-quoted since the 4-series should release in Europe in 6-12 months. . (Crossing my fingers anyhow
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The sedan has a way better looking and aggressive stance IMO.. This is looking so long! Hopefully just the camo playing tricks on me
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The sedan looks way more "///M" than the coupe prototypes. I know that the camo plays a role but the camo'd F80 looks way more aggressive than the camo'd F82. The F82 looks weird.
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10-10-2012, 02:05 PM | #12 |
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I'm glad the M4 is out till 14 or 15... Gives me time to pay off my 2011 335
Thanks for all the updates Jason
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Gotta love the sound of that white e92 M3 in the last video. You can hear both together, and that high revving V8 sounds amazing. Gonna miss it!!
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Still wish it had the bigger calipers like the M5/M6/future X5M.
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With the lack of revealing pictures, I can't say I'm itching for this car to come out. As others have said, it may be the camo, but it doesn't look good at all.
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