What does F80 mean?

polly · 07-25-2014, 05:48 AM

Sorry to ask a dumb question guys
with the previous generation the e90 codename was used for both normal and M series cars
why did bmw now use f30 and f80
just curious

WHITEUNDERARM · 07-25-2014, 06:29 AM

Up until now, M cars used to have the same codenames as their ‘regular’ versions. For example, the last M3 Sedan used to be known as E90, the same as the normal 3 Series model. However, for a couple of new cars, BMW decided to used different codenames, to emphasize the fact that there is a big difference between the two varieties....

mkoesel · 07-25-2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WHITEUNDERARM

However, for a couple of new cars, BMW decided to used different codenames, to emphasize the fact that there is a big difference between the two varieties....

It's reportedly going to be that way fit all proper M vehicles going forward. The F15-based X5 M is the F85 and the F16-based X6 M is the F86, for example. M2 will get its own unique code as well (don't think it's public yet).

Fifth Echelon · 07-25-2014, 06:56 AM

The rumor is that the M2 will be F87 (from 2addicts)

ChrisMT79 · 07-25-2014, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by polly

Sorry to ask a dumb question guys
with the previous generation the e90 codename was used for both normal and M series cars
why did bmw now use f30 and f80
just curious

Well I do not have specifics, but perhaps this might help a little?

http://blog.caranddriver.com/ten-thi...bmw-m3-and-m4/

"The fifth-generation M3 and the M4 are the first M cars to use different chassis codes than the models theyâ€™re based on. The M3 sedan is the F80, not the F30, and the M4 coupe is known as the F82 rather than the F32. The inevitable M4 convertible will use F83, while F81 has been reserved for an M3 wagon. Donâ€™t get your hopes up, though: BMW hasnâ€™t committed to a long-roof M3 for any market. The new internal naming scheme isnâ€™t just a marketing ploy targeted at those who speak the language of BMW. Company officials say that the new chassis codes reflect a change in how the corporate office manages the finance books for these models."

mkoesel · 07-25-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Echelon

The rumor is that the M2 will be F87 (from 2addicts)

You're right - I hadn't seen the story on the front page.

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