BMW F80 M3 Features Double-Bubble Carbon Fiber Roof + Double Slat Grilles a la M4

mdosu · 07-14-2013, 01:03 AM

i don't see the double slant kidneys, any zoomed in shots or comparos for us to look at?

mdosu · 07-14-2013, 01:05 AM

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I don't like this at all ... looks like my Golden Retriever with his tail up in the air just after she made her business ... anyway that's what I think. I'm sure the aftermarket fellows already designing something to cover up the ugly site between the pipes.

Drivers following this very expensive car will say .... look at that ... how can they let this happen to such a nice car.

rear bumper looks very similar to E90 M3

Jason · 07-14-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

i don't see the double slant kidneys, any zoomed in shots or comparos for us to look at?

It's double 'slat' kidney grilles and can be seen clearly in most of the pics.

vladberca · 07-14-2013, 12:24 PM

I think that it will have 450 hp, Alpina B3 has 410..

mkoesel · 07-14-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

I think that it will have 450 hp, Alpina B3 has 410..

The M5 has less than 4% more power than the Alpina B5. With numbers that close, the fact that they differ is all but arbitrary. The M3 will likely be lighter than the B3 though, and most probably have less lag too.

You might end up being right with your guess, but I am just saying that looking at the equivalent alpina isn't necessarily going to be a good indicator of what to expect.

Ezio · 07-14-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

I think that it will have 450 hp, Alpina B3 has 410..

it better have 450HP. i don't care how light its getting, BMW CAN do better than 415HP. there is just to many powerful cars out right now.

monkawekrue · 07-14-2013, 07:26 PM

looks good

lux · 07-14-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

it better have 450HP. i don't care how light its getting, BMW CAN do better than 415HP. there is just to many powerful cars out right now.

HP figures are for marketing. Let's wait until we get some real test drives.

If BMW cuts some fat off the F80 and we get a decent power to weight ratio, things may turn out well.

Alpine F31 · 07-14-2013, 11:30 PM

I never thought I'd see the day were people were "disappointed" with 415 BHP!

Puravs129 · 07-15-2013, 12:56 AM

Gonna miss the V8

flea333 · 07-15-2013, 09:18 PM

Anyone know what the 100ftlb torque boost will do to the 0-60 time?

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