|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
08-14-2012, 06:58 PM | #1 |
Administrator
![]() 42506
Rep 21,300
Posts |
![]() ![]() 2014 BMW F80 M3 Lets Air Curtain Slip. Justin Timberlake Not Involved A 2014 M3 test prototype resumed testing at the Nurburgring yesterday and the strip tease continued by way of a possible (or intended) camouflage malfunction. Here's what we see. Air Curtains By coincidence (?), the passenger side lower front bumper camouflage was flapped open during the test runs, revealing and confirming the air curtain vents on the F80. Whether the camouflage was peeled back to feed air to the air curtains for testing purposes, resulted from a camouflage malfunction, or was purposely peeled back to tease us, matters not. What's important is that we get the first clear look at the air curtain vent, which appears very large judging by the amount of space between the air curtain vent outline and the outer edge of the still camouflaged lower front bumper. Perhaps they are even large enough to have the added function of cooling the brakes. For a view of what the front end, including air curtains, may resemble once uncovered, we've reposted our render below. With recent models, BMW has incorporated air curtain technology into front apron designs to optimize aerodynamics (see the 1M, 1 Series LCI, and 7 Series LCI). The air curtain vent reduces drag by forcing the air to flow more aerodynamically around the front wheels. By the way, check out the fenders in photo #5 below ... talk about wide! The fenders appear to be finished, so expect a super aggressive stance from the F80, as we've been seeing in the spy photos so far. Kidney Grilles / Headlights Some of the camouflage has also been peeled away from the kidney grilles, presenting the best look yet at the nearly completely revealed kidney grilles. A close-up crop shows that the grilles are actually taking on more of the F30's look. The earlier levels of camouflage gave the grilles a sportier/sleeker look (than they really are) by covering up parts of the grilles. Now that the camouflage has melted away, revealing nearly all of the grilles and a different look than before, we would not be surprised if the F80 M3 shared the same kidney grilles as the F30 3 series. We've posted a comparison photo below for reference. F80 vs F30 grilles. Notice the F80 grilles are still partially obstructed by the camouflage. If the F80 M3 features the same kidney grilles as the F30, it may then also have the same headlights as the F30 3 series. Or, perhaps the ill-fitting look of the F30 headlights on the prototype seen in these photos hint that the F80 will have restyled headlights (not yet fitted?) compared to the F30. The spy photos are not yet telling enough, so we'll have to wait and see. As for the mirrors, yes, they are still the F30 mirrors. But, we can expect to see a sportier styled mirror on the production F80 (if not the concept). The following is a summary of certain facts regarding the F80 M3 / F82 M4:
Follow our ongoing M3/M4 coverage @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f30m3/ * Click on images for higher resolution version * Recent Spy Videos
|
08-15-2012, 02:16 PM | #7 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 4124
Rep 4,776
Posts
Drives: BMW
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario
|
While I believe the headlight's will extend to the grille, if they were to cut it off and square up where there is still camo (so it's not extending to the grille) I think it would look pretty good (similar to the E90/E92 M3 but more square instead of rounded).
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 02:19 PM | #10 |
474
Rep 4,591
Posts |
That's actually the start of the Karussell turn. it's a banked curve that only covers half of that corner. The wheel of the car drops down as you enter that turn if you follow the correct line.
Its a pain in the arse. I wouldn't worry too much about the car's wheel being raised there, it happens to most cars going into that section of track. Case and point : M3 CSL ![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 02:29 PM | #11 |
Colonel
![]() 864
Rep 2,650
Posts |
...this is looking very attractive :-) cant wait for F82 !!
~
__________________
M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build )
Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995) |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 02:38 PM | #12 | |
Moderator / European Editor
1578
Rep 6,754
Posts |
Quote:
![]() Best regards, south
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 02:52 PM | #14 |
First Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() 74
Rep 396
Posts
Drives: 2011.75 M3 Space Gray
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jacksonville Florida
|
I hope it comes with that trailer hitch....haha
__________________
2011 M3 Space Gray Metallic, Silver Novillo Extended leather, M-DCT, ZCP, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Sycamore Anthracite Wood Trim, BMW Apps, Moonroof, Split Fold Down rear seats, Enhanced Premium Sound
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 02:55 PM | #15 |
i can haz horsepowr ??
4092
Rep 2,001
Posts |
Damn, with this sedan M3 looking as good as it does already, I'm wondering if the coupe will be worth waiting for. Only time will tell I guess.
__________________
@dakar.g80
Gone but not forgotten: G80 M3, 991.1 GT3, F80 M3 ZCP, E46 M3 |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 03:50 PM | #16 |
I have to return some video tapes
![]() 363
Rep 4,712
Posts |
is it just me or do the headlights on the m3 look like they're going to be different than the f30's? kind of like how the e90 m3 had e92 headlights
i hope this is the case
__________________
13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 03:59 PM | #17 |
4 Star General -Twilight Zone
![]() 38
Rep 1,032
Posts |
No, it's not a bad thing! It's getting ready for liftoff.
Please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in the upright position
__________________
'12 Ducati Diavel
'06 E46 M3 (sold) | '97 325is - Dinan (sold) '02 Z3 3.0 coupe (sold) Past - '84 Ferrari 308 GTSI | '88 Ferrari 328 GTS | '05 Dodge Viper Copperhead Edition #180/300 | Audi S4 |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 04:02 PM | #18 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 356
Rep 2,937
Posts
Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
|
![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 04:35 PM | #20 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() 195
Rep 1,680
Posts |
Nip slip eh?
Guys who do renderings of the M3 will jump for joy since they will get a better glimpse of how the M3 will look like. They can now make the necessary corrections or changes on the F80 M3 rendering.
__________________
![]() Hellaflush? All I could say is "effyo'flush","flushnuff", and Instead of 'illest', I'm calling it "faillest". It's just form over function nowadays... -END RANT |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2012, 04:44 PM | #21 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 278
Rep 2,669
Posts
Drives: Goggomobil
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kangaroo land
|
The kidney grills shape may look the same but they are different. Notice the two pics, the prototype has 11 slats each as compared to the production which has nine. Just an observation.
Also the lips on the front air dams are not parallel like the M6's which I am surprised a bit. The front design lacks cohesiveness which is surprising for a /// design. That's my 2c.
__________________
![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|