M3/M4 E92 M3 discussion thread II

[SCOTT27]

But the Carbon roof on the M6 is not painted, it's always black!??

he means it was painted while testing maybe .. thats what I understood.

Yes this is what I meant. To disguise the Carbon Fibre reinforced roof on the prototype of the BMW M6 they painted the roof section the same color as the Body.

What's about the M3 sedan?
again these are out on the streets but I am guessing that photographers just think these are M-packet 3er's and ignoring them.

 

[EnI]

What's about the M3 sedan?
again these are out on the streets but I am guessing that photographers just think these are M-packet 3er's and ignoring them.

Lehmann should be crucified!

 

[south]

Yes this is what I meant. To disguise the Carbon Fibre reinforced roof on the prototype of the BMW M6 they painted the roof section the same color as the Body.

What's about the M3 sedan?
again these are out on the streets but I am guessing that photographers just think these are M-packet 3er's and ignoring them.

Thanks alot for the clarification!
I hope the carbon roof is a standard feature and not a cost option!? I'm anxious to see if it gets a roof antenna or not.

Best regards, south

 

[NarutoRamen]

Becks has a gift

but i notice some things...

3 pictures are the same with not taped mirrows and the stearing wheel is on the left side, but if you're looking close the picture number three, it has a different numberplate and the steering wheel is on the right with taped mirrows???

Beck...if I'm correct then the covered mirror is a design cue from the E36 M3. It's not the straight forward mirror design of today...more like the E36 and F430 slotted/fin mirror so the aerodynamics are a little bit better. That's what I think anyways..may be Eni or Scot27 can help with this.

 

[klier]

Beck...if I'm correct then the covered mirror is a design cue from the E36 M3. It's not the straight forward mirror design of today...more like the E36 and F430 slotted/fin mirror so the aerodynamics are a little bit better. That's what I think anyways..may be Eni or Scot27 can help with this.

That is exactly what I have been thinking all the time. You mean something like this right:

 

[NarutoRamen]

That is exactly what I have been thinking all the time. You mean something like this right:

Yep...That's exactly right Klier. If I'm correct, then BMW are testing that mirror as well just to see how the Aerodynamics work with it. Oh and I do certainly hope they bring that back because that was one of those subtle differences that told you that it's not a normal 3 series...just like how Audi does the Chromed mirror thing. I love that damn E36 mirror...so hot and haven't you noticed all the ricers putting that on their civics and such...LOL

 

[Giannis]

a little OT:
klier, i have to say that those mirrors are so tiny that you can't see many things, or at least you have to get used to it and it takes much time!

PS. I had a great driving experience with some cool cars (530, M3, RX8) that i have to make a thread about... and that why i say this about the E36 M3 mirrors..

 

[NarutoRamen]

Nah giannis....it doesn't take much time to get used to those mirrors. I drove with them daily in california traffic...beleive me they pass the test. And i'm pretty sure that if BMW are bringing them back they'll be better than before.

 

[klier]

...so hot and haven't you noticed all the ricers putting that on their civics and such...LOL

Yeah, hahaha...I've noticed this too. Ricer kids really love them on their cheap little cars....You'd almost forget BMW designed them in the first place.

 

[Giannis]

Nah giannis....it doesn't take much time to get used to those mirrors. I drove with them daily in california traffic...beleive me they pass the test. And i'm pretty sure that if BMW are bringing them back they'll be better than before.

the mirrors of my volvo are 3 times bigger and i still can't see many things
But since you drive with them everyday, you must be right. I only drove a car for 15 minutes...

 

[Zonda]

Don't know if these have been posted:

 

[Giannis]

this is additional weight testing

 

[RikfromBelgium]

http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2006/08/19/prijzen-en-pks-van-de-bmw-m3

article talks about 307Kw and 450 nm, that's arround 417Bhp
US price arround €50,000

BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing

Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18″ M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18×8F/18×9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.

Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19″ M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19×8.5F/19×9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC

 

[LaArtist]

^so is this that old info that we had a while ago or is this new stuff??

PS
The pics with the roof rack..are so hot..like ive said before

 

[warot]

http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2006/08/19/prijzen-en-pks-van-de-bmw-m3

article talks about 307Kw and 450 nm, that's arround 417Bhp
US price arround €50,000

BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing

Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18″ M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18×8F/18×9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.

Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19″ M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19×8.5F/19×9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC

Some of this doesn't make sense. Logic7 is already standard on the 335i, wouldn't it also be standard on an M3?

 

[Deutsch]

http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2006/08/19/prijzen-en-pks-van-de-bmw-m3

article talks about 307Kw and 450 nm, that's arround 417Bhp
US price arround €50,000

BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing

Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18″ M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18×8F/18×9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.

Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19″ M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19×8.5F/19×9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC

It's BS, I'm sure BMW has finalized a lot of the pricing for the E92 already, still to early. The M double spokes will be std. as well.

 

[LaArtist]

i dont think the rimms will be standard..there was always a standard rimm and 1 option rimm for the M3.. so if the standard is 19..according to you..
then what is the optional wheel?? 20??

PS
This list is old..and the one tagged BS a while ago

 

[NarutoRamen]

Hey...I would stop worrying about these bogus lists. Honestly, I'll be the first one to post up anything on the new M3 when the info is available on bmw's dealernetwork. So far, nothing on the M3.

About the rim option. You're right Artist. There will always be an option for the rims. So if the standard is 19" then the option will definitely be 20". I just hope the new rims don't suck. The current ones are so damn beautiful!

 

[Centurion]

A nice M3 chops which shows how the sedan might end up looking like.

 

[BeeAmDoubleU]

A nice M3 chops which shows how the sedan might end up looking like.

those are the headlights from the coupe tho...

but i do really hope the front looks like that, because soo far from spypics, i'm not really diggin the front bumpers soo far...