BMW M reveals lightweight M3 concept -- Nurburgring M Festival Bound

mkoesel · 04-01-2011, 05:47 PM

So, what was the sedan under the cloth then? It wasn't this E90 LTW since both were seen in the same picture AFAIK. And the M5 was not revealed at the event.

Polarcharger · 04-01-2011, 06:11 PM

Don't expect it in the U.S. Thanks to our DOT, car would be 75 lbs. heavier than ROW version (airbags in seats, bumpers, etc.). Kinda defeats the purpose.

Thank your government for adding weight and cost to your vehicle while decreasing fuel mileage (all with de minimis safety impact).

iPhil · 04-01-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pman10

Pretty sure that's IB

You mean Interlagos Blue?

This looks non-metallic to me. So a new, not yet existing color.

GewoW · 04-01-2011, 06:39 PM

looks like lmb to me - very similar to my previous one

positiveions · 04-01-2011, 06:41 PM

i want to remind some people here that when BMW was racing in the IMSA back in the 90s', they switched from the 2doors E36 M3 to the 4 doors E36 M3. Can anyone guess why? maybe because it was aerodynamically correct?
Stop bashing on the E90; gets old.

T89 · 04-01-2011, 06:50 PM

I agree, the hue does look similar to IB, but still not 100% convinced that it is. I guess time will tell.

T

BMW1986 · 04-01-2011, 07:29 PM

Wonder if it will make it to the US....

JDM3 · 04-01-2011, 08:00 PM

Taking offers

JDM3 · 04-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Same reason why I've been reluctant to run the exotic rally's

JDM3 · 04-01-2011, 08:02 PM

Bump

MVF4Rrider · 04-01-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

Why not Coupe? And why didn't they badge it CSL or lightweight like the E36 M3 with the M3 flag on the bonnet?

Think about it. What car is BMW taking to the DTM series? Not the E92. Plus, they have to do something to increase plundering sales of the E90 M3 considering the DTM car will represent it.

Doubt it would sell outside Europe/Asia/Middle East.

White Shark · 04-01-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider

Think about it. What car is BMW taking to the DTM series? Not the E92. Plus, they have to do something to increase plundering sales of the E90 M3 considering the DTM car will represent it.

M3 DTM edition?!

ZED4Mjjl · 04-01-2011, 10:27 PM

Love it! about time! No mention of weight though that's somewhat worrisome. Are we talking about a big weight reduction with exotic materials or just an A/C and back seat delete and a 100 lbs. weight savings?

Jblack4083 · 04-01-2011, 10:44 PM

Dr. Segler did mention a concept vehicle coming this year that would employ the use of an exotic material. He suggested it wouldn't be cost effective but more-so a display of their capabilities.

M5007 · 04-01-2011, 11:41 PM

It is April first. But who knows. Maybe there is truth on this day after all

MVF4Rrider · 04-02-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider

Think about it. What car is BMW taking to the DTM series? Not the E92. Plus, they have to do something to increase plundering sales of the E90 M3 considering the DTM car will represent it.

Doubt it would sell outside Europe/Asia/Middle East.

From the official DTM website (announcing the 2 teams which will compete in XDTM in 2012--both should race much the same M3 GT cars):

"BMW Team Schnitzer will run two BMW M3 GT cars for BMW Motorsport at the major endurance races in Europe and Asia. BMW Team RBM is involved in BMW customer racing projects, including the development of the BMW 320 TC and the further development of the BMW Z4 GT3."

dicker · 04-02-2011, 02:13 AM

I want to know more about Dr. Seglers jacket.

How much, where, how?

PrimeBMW · 04-02-2011, 02:14 AM

Why is it a 4 door E90?...........Ring Taxi.

jonasaurus · 04-02-2011, 02:28 AM

I need that lip and spoiler!

kardboard · 04-02-2011, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhietter

So where is the info on the new M5?

bavarian19 · 04-02-2011, 05:53 AM

Nice, but I will wait for official specs. I don't see anything truly lightweight yet.

bobbyd1961 · 04-02-2011, 06:22 AM

how many pounds lighter? 600? the car looks great im going to the carwash!

04-01-2011, 05:47 PM	#111
mkoesel Moderator 7510 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	So, what was the sedan under the cloth then? It wasn't this E90 LTW since both were seen in the same picture AFAIK. And the M5 was not revealed at the event.
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04-01-2011, 06:11 PM	#112
Polarcharger Private 3 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E36, E46, & E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Don't expect it in the U.S. Thanks to our DOT, car would be 75 lbs. heavier than ROW version (airbags in seats, bumpers, etc.). Kinda defeats the purpose. Thank your government for adding weight and cost to your vehicle while decreasing fuel mileage (all with de minimis safety impact). __________________ Current: E36 M3 ('98), E46 M3 ('05 ZCP), E90 M3 ('11 ZCP), GT3 RS ('07)
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04-01-2011, 06:39 PM	#114
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro 202 Rep 3,920 Posts Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.34]	looks like lmb to me - very similar to my previous one
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04-01-2011, 06:50 PM	#116
T89 Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	I agree, the hue does look similar to IB, but still not 100% convinced that it is. I guess time will tell. T
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04-01-2011, 07:29 PM	#117
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04-01-2011, 08:00 PM	#118
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04-01-2011, 08:01 PM	#119
JDM3 Major 109 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Valley, NJ iTrader: (7)	Same reason why I've been reluctant to run the exotic rally's
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04-01-2011, 08:02 PM	#120
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04-01-2011, 10:27 PM	#123
ZED4Mjjl Private First Class 5 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2013 F13 M6 Coupé Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Broward, FL iTrader: (0)	Love it! about time! No mention of weight though that's somewhat worrisome. Are we talking about a big weight reduction with exotic materials or just an A/C and back seat delete and a 100 lbs. weight savings? __________________ 12' 135i DCT, Convertible, Triple black, Nav, Apps, BMW Shadow Grilles, LCD interior lighting, BMW PE, Michelin PSS. 06' M Roadster, SMB/Red, AA Tune, K&N, Remus Exhaust, ZHP shift knob, Hyperblack M Rims. 09' BMW 328i Touring, Monaco Blue, Panoramic roof, Nav.
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04-01-2011, 10:44 PM	#124
Jblack4083 Captain 116 Rep 888 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Dr. Segler did mention a concept vehicle coming this year that would employ the use of an exotic material. He suggested it wouldn't be cost effective but more-so a display of their capabilities.
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04-01-2011, 11:41 PM	#125
M5007 Major 71 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Competition Package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	It is April first. But who knows. Maybe there is truth on this day after all __________________
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04-02-2011, 02:13 AM	#127
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04-02-2011, 02:14 AM	#128
PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Why is it a 4 door E90?...........Ring Taxi.
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04-02-2011, 02:28 AM	#129
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04-02-2011, 05:53 AM	#131
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Nice, but I will wait for official specs. I don't see anything truly lightweight yet.
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04-02-2011, 06:22 AM	#132
bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	how many pounds lighter? 600? the car looks great im going to the carwash!
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