M3/M4 E92 M3 discussion thread III

[NarutoRamen]

I'm guessing the PR is only going to say..."A new concept being presented". Even though all of us enthusiasts know what's going to be there, it's still a surprise for most of the general public.

 

[SCOTT27]

BMW will also present the "Individual" 3er Cabrio at Geneva and also because this is the first major european show it is always not about what is on display at front but behind closed doors.

Remember M5 concept case? There were rumors M5 Concept would be shown in Geneva, it was not mentioned in regular "BMW in Geneva" press release, yet the pics & text (scheduled for Concept premiere) appeared on official BMW site (was it bmwusa?) few days too early, and was then redrawn - and then re-released when D-day came.

yes it was a BMW NA employee and yes they still have not found his body...

BMW want this to be a surprise not just any debut. Now that Audi's A5 has been leaked - Audi have now lost the element of surprise with their presentation which no doubt would have featured the car along with the Z-list celebrities (here is extra no.2 from desperate housewives)* the M3 will drive onto the stand similar to the M5 presentation 2 years ago. But it will be shown the night before at the BMW preview dinner and then it's off to the MINI International Geneva pre-show event in Downtown Geneva. Which is basically a huge party with visuals , multi-coloured MINI cocktails and pumping tunes...

* Possibly the best celebrity launch was the World premiere of the New shape VW Beetle in Detroit back in 1998 - When VW boss was surrounding by numerous celebrities to launch the Beetle I remember the VW Boss ask him Would you own this car? Whilst conforming to the script the heavy paycheck no doubt wrote he said sure. But off camera he turned to a friend and said in the presence of journalists " That he would'nt be seen dead in this car".

 

[SCOTT27]

Thats great info Scott...I knew you were probably busy! Anyways...can you finally tell us if the license plate is on the boot or not? And of course...out of 10 how would you rate the looks? be honest.

I WILL SAY ONLY THIS... when you see the new BMW M3 you will see it as a three dimensional shape rather than a photo-real image on a piece of paper or on a forum. While some will not take to what has been done it is something that does appear to stand out more rather than what you have already seen. And there you can judge for yourself how it looks in it's true visional state rather than a digital creation . But all this comes because of a reason and a reason that helps the car achieves it's goals in what it's purpose is for aswell as to distance the car visually away from the portfolio of the other 3er Coupe products.

 

[Jimmern]

Geneva Press realese:

BMW nutzt die bedeutendste jährlich stattfindende Automobilausstellung auf dem europäischen Kontinent für eine Vielzahl von Weltpremieren sowie zur Präsentation einer spektakulären Konzeptstudie. Darüber hinaus werden die jüngsten Innovationen auf dem Antriebssektor sowie auf dem Gebiet der Fahrwerk- und Fahrerassistenzsysteme vorgestellt.

 

[LaArtist]

^translation please

 

[RikfromBelgium]

for those of you who don't understand german: number of world premieres, new spectacular concept study and some innovations on drive and supporting technology

 

[NarutoRamen]

I WILL SAY ONLY THIS... when you see the new BMW M3 you will see it as a three dimensional shape rather than a photo-real image on a piece of paper or on a forum. While some will not take to what has been done it is something that does appear to stand out more rather than what you have already seen. And there you can judge for yourself how it looks in it's true visional state rather than a digital creation . But all this comes because of a reason and a reason that helps the car achieves it's goals in what it's purpose is for aswell as to distance the car visually away from the portfolio of the other 3er Coupe products.

Sounds good to me. Differentiation from the 3er coupe is a good thing because I wouldn't want people confusing a normal 3er with my new M3 (hopefully)

Thanks for the info Scott.

 

[ILC32]

But all this comes because of a reason and a reason that helps the car achieves it's goals in what it's purpose is for aswell as to distance the car visually away from the portfolio of the other 3er Coupe products.

Scott27's message suggests to me that the license plate will be on the rear bumper to better "distance the car visually from the other 3er Coupe products."

 

[chillicrab]

Scott27's message suggests to me that the license plate will be on the rear bumper to better "distance the car visually from the other 3er Coupe products."

 

[south]

English version BMW in Geneva 2007 PR:

"BMW is taking advantage of the most important annual motor show on the European continent to launch
a variety of world premieres and to present a spectacular concept study"

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/02/bmw-officially-announces-that-itll.html

It's coming, late but sure...

Best regards, south

 

[swamp2]

I WILL SAY ONLY THIS... when you see the new BMW M3 you will see it as a three dimensional shape rather than a photo-real image on a piece of paper or on a forum. While some will not take to what has been done it is something that does appear to stand out more rather than what you have already seen. And there you can judge for yourself how it looks in it's true visional state rather than a digital creation . But all this comes because of a reason and a reason that helps the car achieves it's goals in what it's purpose is for aswell as to distance the car visually away from the portfolio of the other 3er Coupe products.

License plate on bumper, dual winged side mirrors, probably + something else that has not been seen on the mules thus far. Distance and distinction are good, it needs to be different from other 3er's to match the enormous engineering and performance differences. I suppose some folks like the stealth style but personally I think this diminishes the car. It may take some getting used to, just like E46 M3 did at first, but it won't be long after Geneva when we will all be . Thanks Scott.

 

[beckhammania23]

 

[SCOTT27]

http://germancarforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748&stc=1&d=1172344926

 

[chonkoa]

http://germancarforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748&stc=1&d=1172344926

So it is confirmed then,the license plate will be on the bumper. Looks differentiated from the rest of the 3er.
I hope the performance department will do the same as well.
Scott, have you heard anything about the weight target of this car- you do not have to answer directly.

 

[EnI]

Scottie, behave!

Guys, that's just a chop of Technik E92:




And again: I got a confirmation a license plate will be on a boot lid - speaking of regular M3. While M3 CSL will have a different lightweight boot lid, different rear bumper with different diffusor, and therefore license plate in bumper.

 

[SCOTT27]

You get the idea on how it will work on the rear of the car. But I am curious to see the "Autospies" exclusive....

 

[LaArtist]

^wow scott you got me there for a second with that small teaser pic..
very naughty

 

[Zafiro]

More horsepower rumours

I have heard from reliable sources:

The M3 will be released with

~440 hp
MANUAL gear box
Later, a double-clutch will arrive.
New BMW M3. Horsepower and Gearbox info! - Page 3


Scott, true or false?

 

[daani]

More horsepower rumours

I have heard from reliable sources:

The M3 will be released with

~440 hp
MANUAL gear box
Later, a double-clutch will arrive.
New BMW M3. Horsepower and Gearbox info! - Page 3


Scott, true or false?

I thought you said 426hp and Scott just confirmed that
Bild also say 426

 

[Zafiro]

I thought you said 426hp and Scott just confirmed that
Bild also say 426

I know but personally I hope for 440hp instead of 426hp. You cant be 100% certain until its official from BMW so I live on hope so to speak .