BMW F80 M3 Renders Preview Next Gen 2014 M3 Sedan

Jason · 10-03-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzman

I think the inner edge of the camo on the hood falsely gives the impression there's another ridge there. The artist that did the rendering believes there is a ridge there, but I don't think so.

There is a ridge/line there. It's difficult to see because it's subtle and because it's at the edge of the camouflage, but previous up-close photos of the F30 have shown it.

You can see it clearly here:

F80NJM3 · 10-03-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

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Originally Posted by blackonred3series

The hood lines don't look identical on both sides.. ???

They're the same. It's the angle playing tricks on the eye.

On the left side, the two lines meet at the end, and thats not the case on the right side..

Jason · 10-03-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackonred3series

On the left side, the two lines meet at the end, and thats not the case on the right side..

Ah, you mean in the render. Yeap, there's a little discrepancy (it's a render afterall). For the real life lines, check the image I just posted 2 posts above.

This is assuming that the F80 M3 will not get a different styled hood than the F30 of course.. which the prototypes spotted so far haven't shown.

F80NJM3 · 10-03-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

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Originally Posted by blackonred3series

On the left side, the two lines meet at the end, and thats not the case on the right side..

Ah, you mean in the render. Yeap, there's a little discrepancy (it's a render afterall). For the real life lines, check the image I just posted 2 posts above.

This is assuming that the F80 M3 will not get a different styled hood than the F30 of course.. which the prototypes spotted so far haven't shown.

Well, yeah. I thought the render was the main topic, no? I wouldnt expect a real life m3 to have that kind of flaw. Anyhow, just wanted to point that out.

DOUT · 10-03-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

As others have said in the thread, a power dome is unnecessary and unlikely if it gets a turbocharged V6.

Remember, the E46 also had a power dome and I really think neither E9X nor the E46 needed one in order to fit the engine. It was mostly a styling tweak to give the car "M Exclusivity."
I believe the F30/F80 M3 will have the power dome alongside the carbon roof option and M specific side mirrors.
Only time will tell though!

SoCal BimMn' · 10-03-2011, 08:17 PM

Uh oh my have to hold out for the f30 M now.

V_therussian · 10-03-2011, 08:22 PM

This is really shaping up to be a great candidate for my next car some time down the road... Can't wait to see the actual car!!!

hubble bubble · 10-03-2011, 08:56 PM

looks good.
Great to see the M3 sedan might be first. I really want an M3, but need a sedan.

Ateam · 10-03-2011, 09:00 PM

The power bulge did nothing functional on the e46 and was completely for display and looks. Also on the e90, the powerbulge did prove to necessary to give more room between the top of the engine and the hood.

However given it was for looks ONLY on the e46, I do not see why not put it on for looks on the new one. Just like they do with the cheap side-vents

Diver · 10-03-2011, 09:21 PM

The new engine will be spring wound, LOL.

m balla · 10-03-2011, 09:58 PM

I am still seeing more of a dome shape to the hood like it looks more raised than the render and there is more emphasis around the air vents and below the lights... It also looks like there might be the little side flaps like on the 1m...

Imola.ZHP · 10-03-2011, 09:59 PM

OMFG!

m balla · 10-03-2011, 10:11 PM

Power bumps look aggressive... Just gives that extra I'm fast underneath... But true with lower center of v design like m5 more classy having flat hood... But having not a power bump per se but a really raised hood w vents would be great for m3... kinda disappointing in sense how 370z lost the power bump the later 350z had

e92ben · 10-03-2011, 10:28 PM

That's not to aggressive. It looks clean and nice. But that would disappoint me

positiveions · 10-03-2011, 11:16 PM

i will hold my peace 'til it comes out

Frost-M · 10-03-2011, 11:52 PM

Not a fan.. I was hoping for a big change from the current one.. Looks BMW is going backwards on style/look wise

agentm · 10-04-2011, 12:09 AM

I look mean and I hope we can see the coupe soon.

Prophet · 10-04-2011, 01:29 AM

Black Sapphire and Estoril Blue II, just perfect

Pentium · 10-04-2011, 01:45 AM

Great renders! promising!

han405 · 10-04-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DOUT

Remember, the E46 also had a power dome and I really think neither E9X nor the E46 needed one in order to fit the engine. It was mostly a styling tweak to give the car "M Exclusivity."
I believe the F30/F80 M3 will have the power dome alongside the carbon roof option and M specific side mirrors.
Only time will tell though!

Regarding to the origin of the power dome on the E9X M3...
I recall watching a DVD sent by BMW when I bought the E92, it was stating that the motor engineers went to the design team and asked them if it is possible to increase the height of hood so they can give the S65B40A engine more torque. Based on that request, the designers added the power dome.

I don't know any background info regarding to the dome on my E46..

It would be nice to see a dome on the 5th gen M3's hood...
However, considering the E30 and E36 didn't have the dome and the E46 and E9X has it.
It is hard to tell if the 5th gen will have it or not... Especially since it appears that the 5th gen does not need a power dome to facilitate its engine, unlike the E9X model...

Poppin Fresh · 10-04-2011, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cl0ud7

Wheres the power dome?

This

M ETT · 10-04-2011, 04:30 AM

I'm in love!

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