2013 BMW F80 M3 Goes Winter Testing Wearing Less

M3_WC · 02-28-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

I don't think the M4 monikor has been fully baked yet. While it sounds like the F32 and F33 will be called the 4-series, I think there's still some internal debate within BMW about losing the cache that the M3 name carries.

If they do put M4 badges on. Lets start a revolt and all owners put M3 badges on their coupes. Screw bmw.

335beeeemer · 02-28-2012, 10:09 PM

Is that a m4 coupe behind the m4 at the beginning of the video? The back looks like a 6 series.

DDS2015 · 02-28-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 335beeeemer

Is that a m4 coupe behind the m4 at the beginning of the video? The back looks like a 6 series.

It's an M6. That video is pretty old, that's why it's still in camo form.

SchnellM3 · 02-28-2012, 10:15 PM

Needs More Power Dome

malter2.0 · 02-28-2012, 10:50 PM

if it weren't for wheels this might as well be F30 3xx, F10 5XX or any of the same tails variety.

Black Flagged · 02-28-2012, 11:37 PM

looks great but doesn't sound so good!
lisa needs braces? where did that come from

JulieDriving · 02-28-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

I don't think the M4 monikor has been fully baked yet. While it sounds like the F32 and F33 will be called the 4-series, I think there's still some internal debate within BMW about losing the cache that the M3 name carries.

I thought for sure they were going to have to rename it M4 if the 3-series coupe became a 4-series, but M is heading towards becoming it's own sub-brand

, so they could conceivably keep their own numbers.

FmaxTurboSi · 02-29-2012, 12:05 AM

PLEEEEEASE do not put in fake engine noises, or resonator pipes on the engine like the M5. I don't need engine "grunt", just let me hear that sweet turbo spool!!!

Singletrack · 02-29-2012, 12:08 AM

Looks very nice!

Sounds like ass, but I'm sure they will get that sorted soon.

Fake engine sounds are the worst idea ever. Now if you were to amplify only specific sounds within the actual engine, or do some kind of processing on them perhaps - that might be a cool idea.

Rekrul · 02-29-2012, 01:10 AM

Sounds like ass. Not impressed with it all.

fusion01 · 02-29-2012, 01:14 AM

The warning sign is obviously aimed at thse reindeers smart enough to read the symbol. Those that haven't sharpened their skills become M3 roadkill.

Blip Bavarian · 02-29-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SchnellM3

Needs More Power Dome

Im not concerned about loosing the dome. Form should follow function in my view. Im diggin the fenders. Hopefully the rears will clear 295+

Lisa's braces? Im not getting it.

apme123 · 02-29-2012, 01:47 AM

i am in love

kueks29 · 02-29-2012, 01:50 AM

Where do I sign?

M3_WC · 02-29-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

I thought for sure they were going to have to rename it M4 if the 3-series coupe became a 4-series, but M is heading towards becoming it's own sub-brand

, so they could conceivably keep their own numbers.

How could they become their own sub-brand? Their actions in the past year have been the opposite.

BMW have started putting M-badges on every car. The newest being the M-diesels and the F21 M135i.

I can see this becoming a short term money grab. The dilution of the M-brand will eventually bite them in the ass.

Holset · 02-29-2012, 01:56 AM

Looks good!

Jack28 · 02-29-2012, 01:58 AM

Love the stance, fenders, agressive look(so far) Man I cant wait to see the final product. I am def getting me the coupe

NYe60chrisIU · 02-29-2012, 02:23 AM

I think part of the reason why the front end looks so promising is that the camo is covering where the headlights would connect to the grille... that being said i havent seen an f30 in person yet so maybe that design is better than it appears in pictures.

nez · 02-29-2012, 03:02 AM

Lol the "Lisa needs braces " is Simpsons reference where Homer is being asked to give up his dental plan and his subconscious keeps trying to remind him that Lisa needs braces. Though I'm not sure how it relates to the power dome......

ORIGIN M. · 02-29-2012, 05:13 AM

ATX78703 · 02-29-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by be1ieve1111

HUGE rotors indeed. LOL^

those are some monster-sized rear rotors.. hopefully 275s out back..this thing looks awesome.

hopefully, it will be out by 8/2013, which is when i'm due to replace current ride!

ATX78703 · 02-29-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost335

This car looks as if it will not disappoint in appearance and performance. Hopefully BMW differentiates this M3 enough from the M335i to keep its legacy intact.

i think 450 hp is more than enough to differentiate this from a ///m335i

i wonder if the m-sport brakes will deliver similar braking performance to this car b/c i thought they were also 4-fixed front/2-fixed rear?

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