The Ring May be For Sale, But Watch the F80 M3 Continue Testing, For Now [Video]

Vladiik · 03-15-2013, 01:13 PM

Sounds like the EVO X lol , well good aftermarket exhaust will solve it

richb811 · 03-15-2013, 01:29 PM

Love that sound!

Can't wait till the release!

alphagamma · 03-15-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironring Racing

Any Ring rats on here? When the test M3 passes the wagon, it's on the right. Last time I was driving the ring my friend, (a local, lots of ring time) gave me crap for passing someone on the left, said it was a rule to only pass on the right?

Your friend is generally correct. The Ring is considered public road with a toll for it. German road laws state that passing on the right is forbidden. However, the day this video was shot, multiple manufacturers may have paid for exclusive usage of the track. In that context, the rules are likely different.

Ironring Racing · 03-15-2013, 02:04 PM

Danke!

bimmerjph · 03-15-2013, 02:12 PM

Oh my God that sounds terrible. There is barely any change in the sound as it goes through the revs. That being said I would rather have crap sound than fake sound.

FogCityM3 · 03-15-2013, 02:24 PM

Wow...seems extremely planted, stable, and fast. Is it just me, but as we keep seeing more footage, does it appear that chassis bounces around less vs. E9x M3s? Would be really interested to see what sort of suspension advancements they have made (if any), or is it a function of less weight/but longer wheelbase to absorb more of the bumps.

bradleyland · 03-15-2013, 02:26 PM

Bleh. It sounds very characteristic of a low revving turbocharged inline six. Lot's of blaaaaaaaaat sound, very little shrieking like we're used to from M cars of yesterday. Almost reminds me of a high-performance diesel. I sure will miss the scream of the S65.

On a positive note, the driver sure wasn't pulling any punches on those laps. Hard on the brakes and really sticking it through the corners. The suspension looks like it's holding up well. Can't wait to hear the actual bridge to gantry time.

Evooooo · 03-15-2013, 02:30 PM

Seems to me like this car has endless grip and handles very very well.

E92_328i_Boston · 03-15-2013, 02:30 PM

http://www.aei-ideas.org/2013/03/heres-what-germany-got-for-its-100-billion-euro-subsidy-of-solar-power/#mbl

I wish the German people read the above article to understand what causes REAL waste.

CD2534 · 03-15-2013, 02:45 PM

Im really not too worried about the exhaust note, stock m exhaust always downplay the true sound of an m engine. Its not like people on here never change to aftermarket exhaust anyways....lol

ki__ · 03-15-2013, 02:45 PM

Excited for the F80, I'm not sure if I like the sound of it though.

JJunkins · 03-15-2013, 02:54 PM

Wish we had a Nurburgring. Would love to just roll up, pay a toll, and get out there.

Wraith. · 03-15-2013, 03:06 PM

I agree all looks well except for the exhaust note. My iS sounds worlds better and the last thing I'm going to want to do after shelling out 70K is have to buy a 4k exhaust.

Merked M3 · 03-15-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mhabs

Wow...seems extremely planted, stable, and fast. Is it just me, but as we keep seeing more footage, does it appear that chassis bounces around less vs. E9x M3s? Would be really interested to see what sort of suspension advancements they have made (if any), or is it a function of less weight/but longer wheelbase to absorb more of the bumps.

Exactly what I was thinking...
Seems to have much less body roll and compression than my E90 M3!!!!!

cipher5 · 03-15-2013, 03:22 PM

BMW should just buy the Ring

signes · 03-15-2013, 03:29 PM

Looks very well sorted, and very quick. Exhaust sounds like shit. So basically agree with everybody else...

hwelvaar · 03-15-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cipher5

BMW should just buy the Ring

Renus · 03-15-2013, 03:44 PM

A 3,200cc N54 engine with a electric-turbo to form a tri-turbo N54 engine? Is that real?

bradleyland · 03-15-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Renus

A 3,200cc N54 engine with a electric-turbo to form a tri-turbo N54 engine? Is that real?

Is what real? Nothing has been confirmed at AFAIK.

M3Denver · 03-15-2013, 03:53 PM

sounds like shit .... bmw needs to pair up with Yamaha like lexus did for the LFA. Worst sounding 80000 dollar car ive ever heard.

auaq · 03-15-2013, 05:15 PM

Honestly, guys give it a break about the exhaust note and what not. If this car drives and feels better than its predecessors then what the heck .....

Stay optimistic, I'm sure it will be better.

avsbmw · 03-15-2013, 05:31 PM

well it looks fast and well balanced. certainly no S65 sound. Maybe the final product will sound a little different.

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bimmerjph Colonel 123 Rep 2,024 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Oh my God that sounds terrible. There is barely any change in the sound as it goes through the revs. That being said I would rather have crap sound than fake sound.
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FogCityM3 Colonel 504 Rep 2,397 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Wow...seems extremely planted, stable, and fast. Is it just me, but as we keep seeing more footage, does it appear that chassis bounces around less vs. E9x M3s? Would be really interested to see what sort of suspension advancements they have made (if any), or is it a function of less weight/but longer wheelbase to absorb more of the bumps.
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Evooooo First Lieutenant 29 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335 XI Sedan M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Seems to me like this car has endless grip and handles very very well.
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E92_328i_Boston First Lieutenant 12 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	http://www.aei-ideas.org/2013/03/heres-what-germany-got-for-its-100-billion-euro-subsidy-of-solar-power/#mbl I wish the German people read the above article to understand what causes REAL waste.
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CD2534 Private 23 Rep 72 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Im really not too worried about the exhaust note, stock m exhaust always downplay the true sound of an m engine. Its not like people on here never change to aftermarket exhaust anyways....lol
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ki__ Brigadier General 418 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Excited for the F80, I'm not sure if I like the sound of it though.
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JJunkins M3GAHTZ 14 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2014 S4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Wish we had a Nurburgring. Would love to just roll up, pay a toll, and get out there.
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I agree all looks well except for the exhaust note. My iS sounds worlds better and the last thing I'm going to want to do after shelling out 70K is have to buy a 4k exhaust.
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cipher5 560 Rep 3,473 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	BMW should just buy the Ring
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signes Brigadier General 210 Rep 4,319 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	Looks very well sorted, and very quick. Exhaust sounds like shit. So basically agree with everybody else... __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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M3Denver Lieutenant 22 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	sounds like shit .... bmw needs to pair up with Yamaha like lexus did for the LFA. Worst sounding 80000 dollar car ive ever heard.
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auaq Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 03 530i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Honestly, guys give it a break about the exhaust note and what not. If this car drives and feels better than its predecessors then what the heck ..... Stay optimistic, I'm sure it will be better.
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avsbmw Captain 21 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA iTrader: (1)	well it looks fast and well balanced. certainly no S65 sound. Maybe the final product will sound a little different.
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