Now See BMW F80 M3 Show Off Its Mighty Fenders and Stance

4corners · 08-27-2013, 08:55 PM

It's my understanding the M4 has more body stiffening particularly in the rear, tying the shock mounts together with a built in shock strut in the coupe. In the same article it said the M4 was designed to be quicker than the M3, just cuz. An M4 is not a 3 series car with two less doors.

sharkfighter · 08-27-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

It's my understanding the M4 has more body stiffening particularly in the rear, tying the shock mounts together with a built in shock strut in the coupe. In the same article it said the M4 was designed to be quicker than the M3, just cuz. An M4 is not a 3 series car with two less doors.

Yes and don't forget the 4 series/M4 also has

"The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe has a longer wheelbase, wider track and lower ride height than the previous-generation BMW 3 Series Coupe. Its lower suspension brings the car’s center of gravity down to below 20 inches (500 mm), giving it the lowest center of gravity of any car in the current BMW line-up"

Pure · 08-27-2013, 09:03 PM

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mxa121 · 08-27-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkfighter

It's my understanding the M4 has more body stiffening particularly in the rear, tying the shock mounts together with a built in shock strut in the coupe. In the same article it said the M4 was designed to be quicker than the M3, just cuz. An M4 is not a 3 series car with two less doors.

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Originally Posted by 4corners

Yes and don't forget the 4 series/M4 also has

"The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe has a longer wheelbase, wider track and lower ride height than the previous-generation BMW 3 Series Coupe. Its lower suspension brings the car’s center of gravity down to below 20 inches (500 mm), giving it the lowest center of gravity of any car in the current BMW line-up"

this is why the M3 sits on the 4 platform.

I wonder, if the coupe was still named M3, would everyone be so quick to favor the sedan. sad truth but I think not.

Brosef · 08-27-2013, 09:23 PM

love it. what a beast - I expected nothing less

Drew10 · 08-27-2013, 09:27 PM

Sexy car is sexy

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

wow that looks amazing! I dont know but I may like this better then the M4!

I have always chosen the coupe version of a car... now I don't know

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Originally Posted by Snig

F80. M3 twerks harder than Miley Cyrus.

GOLFFRR · 08-27-2013, 09:28 PM

^^Me to!! I guess we will have to wait and see the final production model

midwest 340xi 6sp · 08-27-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew10

Sexy car is sexy

I have always chosen the coupe version of a car... now I don't know

Me too..I choose the E92 last gen M3 and loved it...But I'm really liking this 4 door.

Going to have to see what kinda lease rates they're going to offer on one of these beasts...Kid in college might force old dad to go M235i the next few years.

I sure miss my E92 M3

parky1215 · 08-27-2013, 09:42 PM

I am glad that I put deposit down for M3 sedan.

m3ct · 08-27-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

I am glad that I put deposit down for M3 sedan.

Ditto!

19x · 08-27-2013, 09:53 PM

Yes, except you should never buy first year production for multiple reasons.

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 08-27-2013, 09:55 PM

dah ass!!

m5 guy · 08-27-2013, 09:56 PM

Drew10 · 08-27-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

^^Me to!! I guess we will have to wait and see the final production model

Yeah or when I see them in person something will pull me in one direction or the other. I wouldn't want to start one of those "Help me choose" threads that are all to common on forums.

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Originally Posted by Midwest X6

Me too..I choose the E92 last gen M3 and loved it...But I'm really liking this 4 door.

Going to have to see what kinda lease rates they're going to offer on one of these beasts...Kid in college might force old dad to go M235i the next few years.

I sure miss my E92 M3

Get the M3 and get the kid a job.

Appeltje · 08-27-2013, 10:08 PM

Never been a fan of sedans...fenders look awesome btw

EmMHoLLa · 08-27-2013, 10:08 PM

The M Cars just look better... Jeez...

m3less · 08-27-2013, 10:13 PM

Sexy beef!!

Falafel Combo · 08-27-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E36

Looks like the sedan will be the Allstar of this generation.

That is ... Until we see the M4 gran coupe.

Falafel Combo · 08-27-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver1

When will we be able to buy one? The M3 looks ridiculous. The body isn't wide enough for the wheel track making the flared fenders ostentatious.

Just a bit. It almost looks like an M4 with ricer-approved rolled fenders. My guess is the transition is more abrupt and pronounced here due to the 2 extra doors. In the M4 it would appear that they can use the rear quarter panels (?) to diffuse that transition.

Falafel Combo · 08-27-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonven

Anyone can tell me what color is this?

[insert witty remark here]

+1

pkimM3r · 08-27-2013, 10:24 PM

So those of us with an e90 were onto something huh?

Falafel Combo · 08-27-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Silververtu

Exhaust tips look big

... your point being ... what?

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