M3/M4 Official: BMW M3 E92 Concept

[warot]

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You may be right, but lets remember this is a civilian car that may not ever, or for the most part, use such a function. This car is not meant to be thrown--even though it can--on the track which such a design would be beneficial. We have to understand the aesthetics plays a major role in cars like the M3 and BMW knows that. So, I don't agree with you entirely if that is what you are going to argue is the sole purpose of a connector on the mirror back to the mirror base.

Yes, but you'd be surprised how big of a roll side mirrors pay. I don't remember the exact figure but the side mirrors alone affect drag coefficient between around 5 to 10% (someone really needs to check me on this one). It's the part of the car that sticks out. That's why many companies want to move to use a camera instead of a physical mirror.
If this mirror is efficient, it will reduce drag, therefore increasing performance. It will also increase fuel economy. Besides, I think it looks badass

 

[siko]

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Why would they show the CSL before the actual M3 is shown?

That would NOT be a good marketing move...

 

[warot]

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is it only me here who thinks this is the CSL version they are showing ùs?

I don't think so. Like Mike said, there's no reason for them to show the CSL first. Hell, is the CSL even being developed yet? Also, the interior is identical to the regular 3er more or less. A CSL would be much more stripped of such luxuries.

 

[south]

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A CSL with NAV?

 

[NarutoRamen]

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You may be right, but lets remember this is a civilian car that may not ever, or for the most part, use such a function. This car is not meant to be thrown--even though it can--on the track which such a design would be beneficial. We have to understand the aesthetics plays a major role in cars like the M3 and BMW knows that. So, I don't agree with you entirely if that is what you are going to argue is the sole purpose of a connector on the mirror back to the mirror base.

Fine I won't argue...but I'll say that this isn't the first time BMW has used this design. Look at the E36 m3...very similar. Also, not everyone is going to track this car or take it 150mph or more...but in order for them pitch the idea that it is track-able and will go above 150mph with ease, they have to make it as aerodynamically sound and steady as possible. And like i stated earlier, design has a lot to do with it as well.

 

[EMpower]

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CSL was supposed to have rear license plate in bumper

 

[bmer]

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I'm still holding my breath if this is true. It confused me because some people were saying 440hp and 330kw. 330kw equals 450 hp. If that is the case, this car will be seriously fast.

is it only me here who thinks this is the CSL version they are showing ùs?

Hmmm....well the interior does not look that flashy, so it may be. Who knows.

Why would they show the CSL before the actual M3 is shown?

I was thinking about the power figures because many sources (including Eni and Scott) confirmed the 426 hp claim so could it be that they announced the specs for the M3 CSL engine? Also the rims and the interior as look more CSL than regular M3.

 

[EnI]

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I was told M3 Concept had some CSL elements.

CF roof, slick tires, extra-padded steetring wheel, perhaps?

M3 Concept looks like a strange hybrid of pre-production M3 with some CSL gimmicks.

Interior looks too pre-production! Concept interiors should be flashy & expensive ... This is a let-down by M///.
Really, it looks like they had a €5,000 budget for the presentation - with €4,000 of them going for live satellite transmission.

 

[beckhammania23]

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[Michael]

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Yes, but you'd be surprised how big of a roll side mirrors pay. I don't remember the exact figure but the side mirrors alone affect drag coefficient between around 5 to 10% (someone really needs to check me on this one). It's the part of the car that sticks out. That's why many companies want to move to use a camera instead of a physical mirror.
If this mirror is efficient, it will reduce drag, therefore increasing performance. It will also increase fuel economy. Besides, I think it looks badass

I agree with you. However, I still think that this serves better in sales and looks than function.

 

[NarutoRamen]

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I agree with you. However, I still think that this serves better in sales and looks than function.

Michael you could be right, but when it comes to M division, they usually put function before form.

ps...i don't know if this is csl or not but the damn tires are the same as CSL.

 

[siko]

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Can some1 Photoshop versions of the pics without the bulge please

 

[ILC32]

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i hope the bulge goes!

That's what she said!

 

[RICHBOY]

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Is it a complete love feast, or is their atleast 1 soul that honestly expected a little more out of BMW?

 

[Michael]

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Michael you could be right, but when it comes to M division, they usually put function before form.

ps...i don't know if this is csl or not but the damn tires are the same as CSL.

Ehhh...I love M don't get me wrong, but I think any logical person will tell you that it serves a purpose but it will will be greater served in the eyes of people looking and saying, 'damn that looks good.'

 

[Michael]

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I don't really like the rims. I wish BMW would be an aggressive rims developer like Audi with the RS4. Just my opinion though, just mine...

 

[Zafiro]

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Is it a complete love feast, or is their atleast 1 soul that honestly expected a little more out of BMW?

I hear you said it several times now, you dont like the car I get it!

 

[NarutoRamen]

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Ehhh...I love M don't get me wrong, but I think any logical person will tell you that it serves a purpose but it will will be greater served in the eyes of people looking and saying, 'damn that looks good.'

Look...lets agree to disagree. All i'll say is that M isn't ford where they add big engines and body kits and leave the rest alone.

 

[warot]

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Dang now that I see the big pictures, that hood bulge is so much more obvious than past M3's. From the front it looks normal, but from the side profile, it looks like it came off a muscle car.

I think it looks ok, but no doubt people will have problems with it

 

[chonkoa]

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450 hp

I thought you just said 442 or 330 KW????