M3/M4 Spy Shots: BMW flings M3 pickup around the 'Ring

[Bartek S.]

 

[Kowalski]

Not happening, guys, not happening.

UPDATE: And...product planner-to-the-car-stars Jim Hall tells us it's a one-off parts hauler for ZTechnik or another BMW motorcycle accessory builder that's used just around the compound. As for camouflage, Hall said: ""Camouflage means nothing. BMW puts camouflage on anything and everything. Look at that BMW Vision Connected concept. That has camouflage and they're obviously not building that."

Source: Jalopnik: Obsessed With The Cult Of Cars

 

[Michael]

What the hell is that?

 

[Beemer B773ER]

M3 CSL? (Coupe Sliced Lengthwise)

 

[Centurion]

Next time I visit Germany I will get myself a rental from with plates from Stuttgart, Munich or Inglostat. Then, psychedelic vinyl stickers will be placed all over shoulder lines, bumpers and third windows. The final touches will be an IBM think pad placed on the front passenger seat and a fleece blanket over the dash, and voila! I will look like a test driver and gets plenty of online press.

 

[SCOTT27]

Before you start .
It is for Private use , BMW are not making an M Pick-up Truck.
It follows on from the other generations of M3 Pick-ups that are used for other purposes.

 

[Cashmere]

needs CF roof

 

[Kowalski]

Next time I visit Germany I will get myself a rental from with plates from Stuttgart, Munich or Inglostat. Then, psychedelic vinyl stickers will be placed all over shoulder lines, bumpers and third windows. The final touches will be an IBM think pad placed on the front passenger seat and a fleece blanket over the dash, and voila! I will look like a test driver and gets plenty of online press.

Brilliant plan!

 

[Giannis]

Before you start .
It is for Private use , BMW are not making an M Pick-up Truck.
It follows on from the other generations of M3 Pick-ups that are used for other purposes.

What kind of other purposes?

 

[adeel2010]

The Hicks are gonna run wild seeing this truck...

 

[Merc1]

Local BMW dealer told me that it will be out 4Q this year and it will be shown officially at the NYC autoshow next month. Base priced is rumored to be like 90K depending on the type of bed. Dealer got advanced info packet indicating a carbon fiber bed is an option.


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[martinbo]

300 000 Aussie Ute fanatics just jizzed in their shorts.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

needs CF roof

And a carbon-fiber shell and tailgate....all, of course, in the name of Efficient Dynamics.

Look I know BMW is trying to fill every and any niche possible, but this is ridiculous. Let me guess, it's called something to the effect of [I/]Personal Progressive Transporter.[/I] (Alas, I was trying to do something where the acronym would be P.O.O., I'll leave that to someone with a more cultured lexicon)

On first sight without reading, I threw up in my mouth a little when I saw the pics. It's just soooooooo wrong.

 

[Human]

Please pardon my language That's f-up!

 

[Nikos120i]

They could have messed with us a bit more, testing the car on the ring and throwing a press release on April fools' day.

It's not that far...

 

[allenwalker]

Local BMW dealer told me that it will be out 4Q this year and it will be shown officially at the NYC autoshow next month. Base priced is rumored to be like 90K depending on the type of bed. Dealer got advanced info packet indicating a carbon fiber bed is an option.


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I can't even tell if you're kidding or being serious, LOL

 

[Beemer B773ER]

300 000 Aussie Ute fanatics just jizzed in their shorts.

Maaaaaaate!!!

Go tell Bevo to tell his mate Gazza to leave his beefy Maloo at 'ome, ...Stevo's traded in his Falcon and bought 'imself a f*k'n Beema ute!

A WHAT? ....a Beema Ute?

Yehhh!! go 'ava look at it!


GO AUSTRALIA!!!

 

[VroomVroom]

This is awesome! I'd have one!

 

[Beemer B773ER]

I know NASCAR ain't the most technically advance form of motorsport, but if there's one thing I've learnt from its 'trucks' series, it's that this thing will seriously needs some downforce in the rear!!

 

[Merc1]

Ok I got a copy of the full spec sheet:

Weight: 3400 LBS ~ with carbon bed and tailgate
Suspension: Special M-Connect Rear Axle with self leveling
Engine: 4.0L V8 tuned for less hp and more torque
M-DCT: Re-enforced for "light" hauling and towing duty


Optional Equipment: CF tailgate, CF carbo bed, CF roll hoop, bed tool box (leather wrapped), realr split window, CF brakes for rear axle only, option bed-scale to detect unauthorized (too heavy) cargo, towing/trailer biased stability control, M-cargo bed cover.

Load Capacity: 1200 LBS
Towing Max: 500 LBS (not recomended)


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