3 Series (E90) BMW 3er Coupe & cabrio, part 3 (unmasked pics incl.!)

[Zafiro]

Someone claim he heard a V8 in 3-series in Sweden, one of the testcars. Could be the version for US market. Instead of bi-turbo, the car is getting a V8

http://automotorsport.se/nyhetsmall.asp?version=29748

 

[Matt]

Someone claim he heard a V8 in 3-series in Sweden, one of the testcars. Could be the version for US market. Instead of bi-turbo, the car is getting a V8

http://automotorsport.se/nyhetsmall.asp?version=29748

no, were getting the bi-turbo. Headquarters already told my dad so.

 

[klier]

Maybe they heard the M3????

 

[Matt]

If you guys remember that film of the 335 at the ring. Most people thought it was an M3 because for some reason the engine sounded similar to a V8 so its very likely that it was a 3 litre turbo they were testing.

 

[EnI]

If you guys remember that film of the 335 at the ring. Most people thought it was an M3 because for some reason the engine sounded similar to a V8 so its very likely that it was a 3 litre turbo they were testing.

True.

That Swedish spy movie at the Ring. I was told that was 335si.
See/hear this (it's 335si): >>http://www.automotorsport.se/tv/?m=56<<

I was also told that BMW M engineers were amazed by Aston Martin V8 Vantage sound, so they would reproduce / emulate that sound in the new V8 M3.

Here you can see / hear the AM V8: >>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4189886640341479577&q=aston+martin<<

 

[EnI]

Have you noticed the difference in sound?

335si:

http://www.automotorsport.se/tv/?m=56

...

AM V8 Vantage (sound that BMW engineers want to emulate in the new M3):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4189886640341479577&q=aston+martin

 

[klier]

Also Scott can be wrong sometimes.

Let's keep it at 7 out of 10 times..... and the three that were right , I could have guessed too

 

[EnI]

True Glory of Ultramarine Blue:

http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img07667pw.jpg

 

[Zafiro]

I dont like this part. Should be less visible IMO

 

[rightnow]

I dont like this part. Should be less visible IMO

True! Please bring me with you to Geneva! I cant find any hotel :|

 

[7saen]

Front design-wise it looks more like a 5er coupe that a 3er coupe, which is not a bad thing at all. I'm loving it and can't wait for the M3 coupe!

 

[EnI]

Front design-wise it looks more like a 5er coupe that a 3er coupe, which is not a bad thing at all. I'm loving it and can't wait for the M3 coupe!

3er coupe was designed to be a 4er - a model between 3er and 5er. Therefore similarities to 5er. When I saw the pic (of the front) in December that was my first thought: 5er coupe.

 

[siko]

Guys, good point about the 5er similarities...

So far IMO the front looks fantastic... the rear still remains a mystery! I can't wait for the release!!!

 

[dyna-niet]

This will be the best looking BMW ever

 

[LaArtist]

wow its pretty hot..loving it..
i cant wait to see a M3 off this base

 

[Vivaki]

So far IMO the front looks fantastic... the rear still remains a mystery! I can't wait for the release!!!

I agree and I think its what alot of people will say...front amazing...rear not too sure...bring on the press pics!

 

[Centurion]

Looks very fresh and banglalized. I like how smooth the lines are and I'm sure the car will sell a lot. BUT......just becasue it looks good it doesn't mean that it is flawless, the rear is bothering me big time. It seem to be a bit too long, the proportions aren't perfect.

 

[Zafiro]

I agree and I think its what alot of people will say...front amazing...rear not too sure...bring on the press pics!

the rear, 100% real

 

[siko]

the rear, 100% real

True, but the angle is weird... I need better pics to make a formal opinion.

 

[Giannis]

everybody needs better pics