3 Series BMW F34 3er GT: Spy Pics - Renders - Info

[bmwownage]

Being a passenger of the 5GT is better than the 7... probably true, but sounds like the original A-class, which they sold as having more legroom than the S.

But heck the 5GT is so damn expensive.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

I know the Zagato Coupe was just a one-off fun project...but looking at the face more, and knowing the 3er GT is soon to be shown, could the Zagato front be a subtle hint at what a 3er GT might look like from the front (eg: headlight shape, grille shape/size, intakes)?

 

[EnI]

We are very close to 3er GT FEP! Weeks ...

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Not sure if it's been answered before, but will the 3er GT be shown as an almost-production-ready 'Concept' (ala: 5 GT), or just unveiled in production form ?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Not sure if it's been answered before, but will the 3er GT be shown as an almost-production-ready 'Concept' (ala: 5 GT), or just unveiled in production form ?

I'll bet good money that there will be a concept 3er GT at Paris in September, followed by a production world premier at Geneva in March next year.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

That makes sense. Many of the recent new-addition models, such as the original X3, X1, X6, 5GT, 6GC were initially previewed with near-production-ready Concept's.

 

[EnI]

Could be ... but there are two other contenders for the pre-prod Concepts in Paris, beside 3er Gran Turismo: 4er Coupe (to announce upcoming 4-Series nomenclature) & 1er COMPACtive Sports Tourer (to preview BMW FWD minivan). IMO the latest one has the most "Breaking News!" factor, and this best chance to be presented as a Concept before being launched.

X3 was a new "series", so was the X1. X6 was a completely new idea - a SAC. So was the 5er GT - a luxury cross-over / hatchback. 6er GC was BMW's first 4dr coupe.

So in this regard 3er GT isn't that special. 4er Coupe is a known car with different badge (eg. the same MB did with CLK --> E-coupe). While 1er CT is a completely new design & model, not to mention first BMW FWD model.

In this respect eg. future sub-1er has better chances to be shown as a Concpet than eg. X4.

Btw, BMW have registered some interesting trademarks lately ... more in a dedicated thread.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

That makes sense. Many of the recent new-addition models, such as the original X3, X1, X6, 5GT, 6GC were initially previewed with near-production-ready Concept's.

And the Z4 Coupe.

And the 6 Series Coupe

 

[EnI]

^

Not to mention the M Concepts.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Not to mention the CS Concept ...... oh wait....

 

[Human]

Like a 5-Series GT, only smaller and more attractive​

Our spies have snapped some rather interesting photos of what we have always assumed was the BMW 3-Series GT.
The latest pictures reveal the prototype is equipped with the front fascia and taillights from the BMW 4-Series. This leads to speculation that the model will actually be called the 4-Series GT.
Regardless of the name, the model will be offered with a variety of engines sourced from the 3-Series. As such, petrol choices could include a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 184 PS (135 kW / 181 hp), a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo with 245 PS (187 kW / 251 hp) and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six with 306 PS (225 kW / 302 hp). On the diesel side, there could be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with outputs of 116 PS (85 kW / 114 hp), 143 PS (105 kW / 141 hp) and 184 PS (135 kW / 182 hp).
The model could be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, before going on sale in March 2013.​

Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/112072446587/2013-bmw-3---4-series-gt-spied-with-new-details#ixzz21cHtDPYK

 

[Levi68]

^ Actually that is the 4 GC.

 

[Centurion]

^ Actually that is the 4 GC.

Good point. BMW are going all out and it's not pretty certain that that 4er badge will be a yes.

3er Sedan
3er Touring
3er GT

4er Coupe
4er Cabrio
4er Gran Coupe

 

[mini_cooper4]

The 6-Series Concept is the best looking BMW coupe never produced... it looks so much better than the production version

 

[EnI]

Cough, cough ... somebody will lose his / her job.

Source: http://forum.bmwslo.com/showpost.php?p=1941858&postcount=23

 

[klier]

Niiiice, Eni! Great scoop! Not much to be seen really, but the roofline looks pretty good!

The Hofmeister has evolved into something that can hardly be called a Hofmeister Kink, though.. Still it looks good.

 

[K-A]

Could be mistaken for an Accord Crosstour from there.

 

[mini_cooper4]

Thanks a lot for sharing that picture with us, Eni !!!!
That's a real contribution to our forum!
Keep us well informed about the 4er too, please

 

[EMpower]

The Hofmeister has evolved into something that can hardly be called a Hofmeister Kink, though.. Still it looks good.

I read somewhere a while back that BMW will have Hofmeister kink as design signature for only mainstream sedans and coupes. The SAV, SACs and GTs will have a evolutionary kink as their own design signature kink identifying the each line. Not sure how much of it is true. Maybe Eni or Scott can confirm.

 

[BimmerFan]

that looks more like the X4 frame