F80 M3 / F82 M4 Spy Photos, Videos, and Facts/Rumors Compilation

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by Boss330

It sounds like it's one gear lower coming into the short straight than the other. Could be down to what part of the test programme the respective cars are doing, ie one is doing high rpm acceleration testing and the other is doing mid range rpm testing.

To me it just sounds like the engines are at different parts of the rev range, nothing more

Exactly. It's pretty easy to hear that one guy is loafing and one guy's on it a little harder.

[Jason]

Updated with newest F80 M3 sedan photos - first FEP stage prototype revealing more.

[Kinder]

Is it me but the front wheels are not the testing wheels are they? They look like the M6 GC wheels (kind of...)

Edit : I'm sure now, they are not the testing wheels, front or rear.

[Jason]

Added Carbon Fiber Trunk to the list.

Also added the reveal of both the production M3 and M4 at Detroit Auto Show in January 2014.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Kinder

Is it me but the front wheels are not the testing wheels are they? They look like the M6 GC wheels (kind of...)

Edit : I'm sure now, they are not the testing wheels, front or rear.

The latest prototypes show the production wheels, which resemble the M6 GC wheels, but aren't the same.

[Boss330]

Just found this video, shot on the 18th of July.

This is the most aggressive driving I've seen so far from the new M3. Sounds and looks quite aggressive. Sounds like the engine revs quite high when you hear it approaching.

[RMB]

That was friggin awesome! Loved seeing the drifting and these vehicles looked to be going at a pretty good clip. Thanks for finding the video, it's great.

[GOLFFRR]

[lukester]

Originally Posted by Boss330

Just found this video, shot on the 18th of July.

This is the most aggressive driving I've seen so far from the new M3. Sounds and looks quite aggressive. Sounds like the engine revs quite high when you hear it approaching.

Compared to the good old high reving natural aspirated BMW engines it sounds like a vacuum cleaner.
Hope that they will keep on working on the exhaust tone.

here a direct comparison on the same track with the S65

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by lukester

Compared to the good old high reving natural aspirated BMW engines it sounds like a vacuum cleaner.
Hope that they will keep on working on the exhaust tone.

here a direct comparison on the same track with the S65

I guess it's all down to preferences. To me, both in your vid and from being at the ring, the S65 has a slightly dull and uninspiring sound... Compared with many other cars driving there. It just does'nt stand out and if a M3 drives among other cars, you have a hard time hearing the M3.

But, that's me. I am very happy that the M3 is moving away from the "muscle car" V8 sound. But I really get that to many, it's that V8 soundtrack that makes the car!

And, hardly fair to compare a stock development car with a S65 with Akra exhaust.... Still, I preferred the soundtrack from the F80 with S55 engine

[Jason]

Compilation has been updated.

[Jason]

Updated with latest videos/photos showing carbon fiber front seats, production mirrors, CSL style trunk, hood bulge.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by Jason

Updated with latest videos/photos showing carbon fiber front seats, production mirrors, CSL style trunk, hood bulge.

I thought the latest from Scott said the M3 is going to debut in Tokyo Dec 2013 and the M4 in Detroit Jan 2014

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

I had an interesting conversation with a colleague in Japan as I am en-route to showcase the i3 to BMW Japan.

The M3 Sedan is now expected to launch at the Tokyo Motor show in December with the M4 , X4 and another premiere for NAIAS.

The previous E90 M3 Sedan had its world premiere at Tokyo 2007 along with the BMW 1er Concept Tii.

[dreamspeed]

Sorry if i missed it but the M3 and M4 are both being released at the same time now?

I thought the M3 was to be released in 2014 and M4 in 2015?

[izzyM2]

^^That's what I thought too! What out the previous models. What was the marketing strategy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=SiXx_KvkyGY

[Jason]

Updated with some new details.

[Boss330]

Not sure if this video has been posted here before:

(Use headphones to get a better impression of exhaust sound)

[Jason]

Big day in F80 M3 / F82 M4 land!

Added photos of both the M3 and M4, wearing little camo.

[Jason]

Added the first good photos of the F83 M4 Convertible prototype.

[Jason]

Added the latest videos for a listen at the M3/M4 at lower speeds/accelerating.

[Jason]

Updated with more looks at the F80 M3 prototypes in different colors.

[RMB]

I hope some of the planned information to be released at the end of September will provide details on the engine. This whole twin vs tri turbo thing is killing me.