F80 M3 Mineral White Spotted - HQ Pics

jbockrd · 12-23-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

What are those dots on the front bumper and the hash marks across the wheel arches?

At any rate, the E90M and the E92M looked equally as aggressive, but the F82's proportions are really off. It's a little long and bulbous around the back, whereas the F80 looks properly muscular and taught. In terms of design -- and tapered, double-walled exhaust tips aside -- BMW designers really nailed the F80.

The bumper is graced with BIGASS GERMAN BUGS, LOL!!!

02fireman · 12-23-2013, 07:55 PM

Too bad in a few months ALL these will be destroyed.....

nonagon · 12-23-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

I think the production wheels actually have a bit more polished silver than what's on this car. I don't believe they're entirely black.

Hopefully not. The ones with the black centers and polished spokes, if that was not a trick of lighting, looked pretty bad - but that was only seen once. Usually when we see these cars the wheels are completely black or completely silver.

The ones on the visualizer (enlarged, below) have a more polished look than these, but have no silver - they're fully black and likely any difference is due to the render. I don't think we'll see any silver on the production black wheels either.

02fireman · 12-23-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

What are those dots on the front bumper and the hash marks across the wheel arches?

Probably the holes where the drilled in the hard camo to cover the curves...Just my guess. Or to cover for cooling testing.

aajami · 12-23-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nonagon

Hopefully not. The ones with the black centers and polished spokes, if that was not a trick of lighting, looked pretty bad - but that was only seen once. Usually when we see these cars the wheels are completely black or completely silver.

The ones on the visualizer (enlarged, below) have a more polished look than these, but have no silver - they're fully black and likely any difference is due to the render. I don't think we'll see any silver on the production black wheels either.

You're probably right, though a lot of BMW wheels have both black and polished silver. The Style 220M on the E9xM cars, and Styles 343M and 601M on the F1xM cars come to mind.

filip75 · 12-23-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Maltman

Yes indeed, but look at these aggressive rear fenders

the coupe doesn't look so much aggressive

I just love large doors and overall more space of the coupes. There is absolutely no room in my life for a 4-door car, unless it is an SUV.

filip75 · 12-23-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nonagon

These are the same fully black wheels that are on the visualizer so they are likely slated for production.

The ones in the visualizer are not fully black. They are silver at the tips.

Black Gold · 12-23-2013, 08:16 PM

Damn this car looks great

M4 looks absolutely terrible in comparison. I love the m3. Might change my order color to mineral white over alpine....

Roundown · 12-23-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Maltman

Yes indeed, but look at these aggressive rear fenders

the coupe doesn't look so much aggressive

Yep- the fender flares were always meant to be a little obtrusive... they blend a little too well into the coupes rather large rear-end. The sedan, however, preserves that bubbly-fender, purpose-built look we've all grown to love.

JSCO · 12-23-2013, 08:37 PM

damn that looks good...

Falafel Combo · 12-23-2013, 08:50 PM

One of my favorite combos!

Needsdecaf · 12-23-2013, 08:54 PM

And THAT is why I've been saying this car is a BULLDOG. Damn, this thing looks aggressive in person. Sweet!

Glad I was planning on the sedan anyway...... but that Mineral White is pretty sharp.

m3ct · 12-23-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by filip75

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Originally Posted by nonagon

These are the same fully black wheels that are on the visualizer so they are likely slated for production.

The ones in the visualizer are not fully black. They are silver at the tips.

You can also see the black paint peeling or scuffed off in the first pic, I think they're just painted

Sedan_Clan · 12-23-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jbockrd

The bumper is graced with BIGASS GERMAN BUGS, LOL!!!

Those aren't bugs. They are drilled holes.

Suave · 12-23-2013, 11:46 PM

I have seen recently a pair of M6 cars in both AW and MW colors. The AW absolutely is the brighter white that pops out more. The MW was more subdued and muted but still look good as well. This is the first good pic of close to the color combo I want for a M4 inside and out with wheels. Sticking with AW. It's going to be amazing though and the M3 does look good though.

mkoesel · 12-23-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SWOT1

Well, it's official... the 4-door looks WAAAAAY better than the new coupe! That's a gorgeous sedan!

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Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Now that looks much better than the M4 so far.

I don't necessarily disagree.

Still, I would point out that if the this were a white coupe instead and the other thread had a Silverstone sedan with mismatched wheels, sunroof, and overcast sky, people would probably be saying the opposite.

Savory · 12-24-2013, 12:00 AM

Holy F me. Almost lost it on the first picture, car is mean!! But main difference with the F82 spotted is:
Lighting is flattering
Camera is obviously better
Has matching wheels
CFRP roof

So I wouldn't discount the M4 just yet

Pharmacist_ · 12-24-2013, 12:57 AM

That's gorgeous

signes · 12-24-2013, 01:17 AM

Damn that first pic looks so hot! Best shot yet of the curves on the F80.

nonagon · 12-24-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by filip75

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Originally Posted by nonagon

These are the same fully black wheels that are on the visualizer so they are likely slated for production.

The ones in the visualizer are not fully black. They are silver at the tips.

Look again. Zoom in. No silver.

Transfer · 12-24-2013, 02:45 AM

Xenons look so much better than LEDs.

nonagon · 12-24-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by filip75

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Originally Posted by nonagon

These are the same fully black wheels that are on the visualizer so they are likely slated for production.

The ones in the visualizer are not fully black. They are silver at the tips.

You can also see the black paint peeling or scuffed off in the first pic, I think they're just painted

I've never owned black wheels so you might be right, but couldn't that be curb rash on black wheels? Certainly the base metal isn't black...

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Needsdecaf Major General 8220 Rep 7,425 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	And THAT is why I've been saying this car is a BULLDOG. Damn, this thing looks aggressive in person. Sweet! Glad I was planning on the sedan anyway...... but that Mineral White is pretty sharp.
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