BMW F80 M3 Prototype Spotted One Block From My House (LA, U.S.)!

rentonrider1 · 04-07-2013, 10:05 PM

dude cool pics man..

JC919 · 04-09-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I sat there beating on my iPhone's camera snap button blocking traffic

I can not wait to buy that car. Seeing it that close sealed the deal.

How did it sound?

jaehshim · 04-09-2013, 10:45 AM

This doesn't look too aggressive compared to the regular 3 series. (Compared to E46 3 series vs. E46 M3 or E90 3 series vs. E90 M3).
Maybe i looked at the F80 M3 camo spy shots too much over this ~1yr~1.5yr period.

MrClean335i · 04-09-2013, 10:54 AM

When is this car going to be revealed? Does anyone have an idea of when we might see the M3 Concept?

aajami · 04-09-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PandaM3

I don't exactly know where it is... It's probably some sort of Wherehouse in Marina Del Rey... I always see prototype BMW's around there. They come out when they think is the least busiest time.

BMW has desert facilities for hot weather testing, nurburgring for high speed and handling, northern facilities for cold weather, and west LA for testing in fancy environments.

I don't think BMW has a warehouse in MDR, but yes, their prototypes do zip through that area a lot. I've seen almost every M-car mule drive through there in the last 11 years, as well as several non-M mules. I'm pretty sure they undock at Point Hueneme and then make their way down the coast.

aajami · 04-09-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by esquire

The pics of the rear trunk / integrated spoiler are as clear as we've seen them anywhere - if not clearer. Looks phenomenal imo.

That looks like a normal F30 trunk to me.

Jason · 04-09-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MrClean335i

When is this car going to be revealed? Does anyone have an idea of when we might see the M3 Concept?

You can catch up on the latest M3/M4 info @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f80m3/

Concept coming to either Shanghai Show at the end of this month or at Frankfurt show in September.

Fugly M3 · 04-09-2013, 11:05 AM

it's been driving around LA for a couple months now. definitely cool. sounds very nice too.

ki__ · 04-09-2013, 11:06 AM

Nice photos! Car looks great

Jason · 04-09-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by E46M54325Ci

it's been driving around LA for a couple months now. definitely cool. sounds very nice too.

Since July 2012

First sighting: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724049

atown88 · 04-09-2013, 11:11 AM

The bystanders are probably thinking, "why would you put such ugly vinyl on a car?" lol. Thats what everyone around me say when they catch me looking at spyshots.

hyperboost · 04-09-2013, 11:11 AM

great pictures. i hope they would do this on the east coast.

JasonCSU · 04-09-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I think the driver was trying to avoid me taking pics because when the light turned he sped off and I heard that awesome exhaust growl..

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Nerd

They get pretttttty irritated when they see someone chasing them trying to snap pictures/video of the car. Last time I chased one (B7 Alpina) about 2 1/2 years ago, he was weaving in and out of traffic like a mad man. It caught me completely off guard.

I just don't understand why these test drivers get so upset when they see people taking pictures of the car. They are driving a camouflaged prototype in public and should expect to draw attention. Driving like an aggressive jack-ass to avoid the cameras will only draw more attention.

Jblack4083 · 04-09-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaM3

I don't exactly know where it is... It's probably some sort of Wherehouse in Marina Del Rey... I always see prototype BMW's around there. They come out when they think is the least busiest time.

BMW has desert facilities for hot weather testing, nurburgring for high speed and handling, northern facilities for cold weather, and west LA for testing in fancy environments.

I don't think BMW has a warehouse in MDR, but yes, their prototypes do zip through that area a lot. I've seen almost every M-car mule drive through there in the last 11 years, as well as several non-M mules. I'm pretty sure they undock at Point Hueneme and then make their way down the coast.

Maybe they're all en route to the hot weather testing facility here in the states.

StealYourFace · 04-09-2013, 11:47 AM

Same car, or at least same plate number in both threads (http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724049).

Nice work Mike.

Envuks · 04-09-2013, 11:57 AM

Why the heck would they decide to test in LA?! Seems like a bad decision unless they were looking for the publicity...

raffyg2388 · 04-09-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hyperboost

great pictures. i hope they would do this on the east coast.

west coast=best coast. jk haha. i see a lot of test mules on the 405 freeway, mostly benz. i remember seeing the f30 in 2011 in rush hour traffic. was going to pull out camera phone but a cop was right behind me. i could have taken at least 50 pictures of all angles of the car. either way its pretty cool seeing these test mules in my backyard.

hilals · 04-09-2013, 12:32 PM

Release the car already!

Nordstat · 04-09-2013, 12:38 PM

I'm gonna get crucified for saying this but...

...looks like the car has hemorrhoids. The rear bumper extends soooo far off the back of the car. I will definitely be holding onto my e90...

aajami · 04-09-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Envuks

Why the heck would they decide to test in LA?! Seems like a bad decision unless they were looking for the publicity...

Shitty roads and it's their closest port (BMW has docking facilities in New Jersey and Point Hueneme, CA) to Death Valley, where they perform their hot-weather testing would be my guess.

MrSmoothEM3 · 04-09-2013, 12:42 PM

Great pictures.

Longbow64 · 04-09-2013, 12:48 PM

Nice shots. Adding the supercharger sealed the deal for me owning my car for the next 5 years. In 2018, I'll be looking for a 2016 M4 Gran Coupe.

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