Spy photos: 2008 BMW M3 coupe fairly EXPOSED

BMW MotorSport · 01-18-2007, 05:29 PM

not a big fan of the m3 front bumper, I thought they would make it more aggressive looking. oh well. love the rear though. The plate will be in the trunk for sure.

NaViT · 01-18-2007, 09:55 PM

looks good, but i hope they have other OEM options for the bumper

swamp2 · 01-18-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NaViT

looks good, but i hope they have other OEM options for the bumper

How many cars can you name that have different front bumper (covers) as an OEM option. I can think of precisely zero.

junaid786 · 01-19-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

How many cars can you name that have different front bumper (covers) as an OEM option. I can think of precisely zero.

Manz_UK · 01-19-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW MotorSport

not a big fan of the m3 front bumper, I thought they would make it more aggressive looking. oh well. love the rear though. The plate will be in the trunk for sure.

it will be much more aggressive than the e46..
look at the size of the air ducts!

jtown · 01-19-2007, 11:16 AM

We need some new pics! It's been like two weeks!

Manz_UK · 01-19-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jtown

We need some new pics! It's been like two weeks!

these are new...ish

mloyelo · 01-19-2007, 12:56 PM

Those are sweet, thanks for sharing. That last pic the car is driiiiiiiifting.

edgarj · 01-20-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

How many cars can you name that have different front bumper (covers) as an OEM option. I can think of precisely zero.

BMW frequently offers aero-kits for non M-cars, and the aero front on the e92 looks more agressive than this rendition of the new M. Porsche offers a very different aero front bumper (w/ aero package) for the non GT-x 911's. It's a nice option, and a cash cow for the maker. I like the idea of the M-3 being a bit understated, but adding a aero package for those who want the more agressive look. I personally think that the e9x cars look better with the less agressive trim... it just goes with the design, IMHO, but many M-owners will want more visual bling for differentiation from the 335i's, as if the engine note, badges, hood, and fender bulges arent enough.

swamp2 · 01-20-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by edagrj

BMW frequently offers aero-kits for non M-cars, and the aero front on the e92 looks more agressive than this rendition of the new M. Porsche offers a very different aero front bumper (w/ aero package) for the non GT-x 911's.

Sure complete aero kits are commonplace. It is just that the original post sounded like the fellow just wanted a specific option for the front bumper only. Also an aero kit is obvisouly not an available nor sound idea for an M3 option.

Norsk · 01-29-2007, 01:26 AM

Got to give

to Alpine325ci.

Look at this Killer Beast

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This is my new all time favorite; I like it more than the M5 bumper photoshop. I have new hope that the final product will be like this or very close to it.

Here are his threads, with Bad Ass Photoshop:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post664893

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44689

Greeney · 02-08-2007, 12:14 AM

This car is going to look so l33t with a drop.

Phoenix 21st · 02-16-2007, 07:31 AM

These are old pics and may have been posted here before but show quad pipes on a diesel!! is this future M3 diesel or disguised normal sedan during testing?

hks786 · 02-16-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix 21st

These are old pics and may have been posted here before but show quad pipes on a diesel!! is this future M3 diesel or disguised normal sedan during testing?

This is just a sedan testing the new V8, quad exhausts and brakes

check out my new chop of the new m3 sedan:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47477

Norsk · 02-19-2007, 12:42 PM

Future M3 Sedan (V8) disguised as normal sedan during testing

jezabel69 · 02-20-2007, 02:44 AM

just joined the forum so be kind if i go over old ground...

all of the images i have seen have indicated that the new M3 is quite soft looking and i as yet i am not convinced that i would part with my money for it to replace my current E46 M3 CS...

i do hope it gets beefed up and lowered (all cars shown seen to ride quite high)

in europe BMW needs to ensure that the new M3 is better, more aggresive and faster than the current exceptional (but i would never buy one) Audi RS4 that is the fastest road car i have driven...

come on BMW give us a beast...

cheers

(great site chaps)

tom333 · 02-20-2007, 11:53 AM

yeah the Rs4 is fast and has amazing brakes but I think the e46 M3 is more thrilling and I prefer the driving dynamics of it already.

I have an e92 coupe which I love and the next M3 can only be heavenly.

Sedan_Clan · 02-27-2007, 01:37 PM

That car is gonna be sick!!!!!!!! Any base price estimates/opinions?

BMW_7 · 03-03-2007, 10:08 AM

What I don't understand is, if so many people take pics of these cars parked somewhere in cold climates, WHY OH WHY can't they just take that tape off??

Romo · 03-03-2007, 10:27 AM

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What I don't understand is, if so many people take pics of these cars parked somewhere in cold climates, WHY OH WHY can't they just take that tape off??

Next tuesday, it is definatly off.........................................the tape that is

Romo · 03-03-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jezabel69

just joined the forum so be kind if i go over old ground...

all of the images i have seen have indicated that the new M3 is quite soft looking and i as yet i am not convinced that i would part with my money for it to replace my current E46 M3 CS...

i do hope it gets beefed up and lowered (all cars shown seen to ride quite high)

in europe BMW needs to ensure that the new M3 is better, more aggresive and faster than the current exceptional (but i would never buy one) Audi RS4 that is the fastest road car i have driven...

come on BMW give us a beast...

cheers

(great site chaps)

I agree, I will keep my current E46 M3, and maybe, just maybe, I`ll buy the new E92 M3................................but it better be good. Yes the looks could be a little more aggresive, yes a little bit lower. Just a few days...................let us be surprised.................................

jtown · 03-07-2007, 12:54 AM

I think all the spy photo stickies can go away now.

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Norsk Major 42 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Got to give to Alpine325ci. Look at this Killer Beast This is my new all time favorite; I like it more than the M5 bumper photoshop. I have new hope that the final product will be like this or very close to it. Here are his threads, with Bad Ass Photoshop: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post664893 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44689
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02-19-2007, 12:42 PM	#103
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02-20-2007, 02:44 AM	#104
jezabel69 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: M3 - 2006 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warwickshire - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 M3 CS [0.00]	newbie boy comments on new M3 just joined the forum so be kind if i go over old ground... all of the images i have seen have indicated that the new M3 is quite soft looking and i as yet i am not convinced that i would part with my money for it to replace my current E46 M3 CS... i do hope it gets beefed up and lowered (all cars shown seen to ride quite high) in europe BMW needs to ensure that the new M3 is better, more aggresive and faster than the current exceptional (but i would never buy one) Audi RS4 that is the fastest road car i have driven... come on BMW give us a beast... cheers (great site chaps)
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tom333 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 335i coupe--black + saddle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	yeah the Rs4 is fast and has amazing brakes but I think the e46 M3 is more thrilling and I prefer the driving dynamics of it already. I have an e92 coupe which I love and the next M3 can only be heavenly. __________________ The Ultimate... Machine.
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