Have Any F80 M3 / F82 M4 Questions for Detroit Debut Next Week?

[roastbeef]

Does this generation have an oil dipstick?

[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by gnx

Can the rev matching feature be turned on/off no matter what suspension or dct setting one uses ?

+1
That would make more sense than forcing people into a specific sport/sport+ setting if they feel like heel/toe'ing themselves.

[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by Inge_F

Maybe a M4 CSL, but never a M3 CSL again, thats for sure.

Why so sure ? Remember the E90 M3 CRT was a 4-door model !

[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by istee104

When will be the end of this turbo bs, and when will we get M cars with naturally aspirated engine again?

When scientists have found new ways to dispose of CO2 in the atmosphere, and when unlimited oil resources will be available and the international price of oil will take a deep dive.

[Ezio]

idk why they use such awful colors. if i was showing a M model. i would show 3 cars. Red for sporty, black and white for classy look.

lets be real no one is buying a gold M4... awful color.

[dhoggm3]

Originally Posted by UK6

Why such terrible colours?

This!

[Technic]

Originally Posted by E92_SID

Is there a premium audio option? If so, what is it?

There is a Bowers & Wilkins OEM amp in the ETK...

[F82_SID]

Originally Posted by Ezio

idk why they use such awful colors. if i was showing a M model. i would show 3 cars. Red for sporty, black and white for classy look.

lets be real no one is buying a gold M4... awful color.

I am!

[CurbBender'90]

I'll be there that's for sure

[solstice]

Q to the M rep.

- Are there currently any plans to offer a NA engine in any future M car?

[parky1215]

I would like to know release date for M performance parts (carbon fiber spoiler, diffuser, and etc).

[NHman]

Will there be a tuning option from the factory (not ZCP)?

When will the (new) M3 be available at the Performance Center?

Has the factory run performance comparisons vs the E9x series? If so, results (braking, handling, speed, etc)?

Will there be (front) seat options from the factory for US customers?

Has using launch control been simplified? If so, how?

[Inge_F]

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Why so sure ? Remember the E90 M3 CRT was a 4-door model !

Because CSL stands for Coupe Sport Lightweight and the M3 is now a 4-door.

[cncmastr]

Will there be a special Alcantara interior option at some point? And no, speed cloth is not the same as Alcantara.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by solstice

Q to the M rep.

- Are there currently any plans to offer a NA engine in any future M car?

I can answer that for you right now. No.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by BimmersMania

What's the color of the M3?
Estoril Blue
Laguna Seca
or ...???

Of the launch car in all the press materials, you mean? Yas Marina Blue.

[jeremyr4]

Specifically:

- When will the M4 Convertible "concept" be announced/shown?
- When will the M4 Convertible likely start production?
- How much will the M4 Convertible weigh?
- Will the M4 Convertible have a normal hardtop or perhaps a carbon fiber hardtop?

Thanks very much for offering to take our questions!

Jeremy

[Oaktree]

1) When will a comp package be available
2) When will euro delivery start for US
3) Base price with option list, fuel economy and full specs
4) True car weight with steel brakes
5) Will the U.S. every see a limited edition track/ltw model. These build the brand even if sold in small numbers.
6) Why can someone not remove items like stereo, air conditioning, power seats as options to remove weight.
7) Is a sunroof an option
8) Did/have you experimented with a V8 in the M3/4
9) What were additional items you looked at to remove weight? From the pictures I see the exhaust if quite portly and could save a few pounds.
10) Will be see a M4GC

Here's some general feedback from M3post enthusiasts
1) Need additional body colors
2) Non LED tail lights as a 2015 model is a joke, as is keyless entry and back-up camera's
3) M3 looks meaner than the M4, need to widen the rear fenders on the M4 and give it more curves for an aggressive stance
4) Hood line only looks good in dark colors because its hidden - need more dark colors
5) Wheel choice is ho-hum

[Slow///1]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

When is M2 coming out?

When is design team going to be replaced?

Hahahaha

[carraway]

1. What will base/option pricing be?
2. Will additional colors be offered? If so, which ones, and will they be available for the first customer cars?

[solstice]

Originally Posted by aajami

I can answer that for you right now. No.

The M boss has said earlier that he does not regard the NA engine to be dead for them but right now FI is the best technology for what they need to achieve. To me that sounds like there is hope.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by solstice

The M boss has said earlier that he does not regard the NA engine to be dead for them but right now FI is the best technology for what they need to achieve. To me that sounds like there is hope.

Can anyone predict what'll happen in 10, 20, 30 years? No. But I am absolutely confident that BMW will not make a naturally aspirated ///M engine for the rest of this decade and likely well into the next one. The last one we'll see for a while was the glorious S65B44 in the M3 GTS and CRT. To me, it's a crying shame that BMW didn't iterate on that engine for the F80 and F82. Could have been approaching Ferrari levels of ungodliness from ~7 years ago.