new M3 Concept Coupe -- Large PICS and Observations

SteveRa · 03-06-2007, 06:03 PM

Definitely not a love at first sight. We have to start as friends first. Is there a color that would make the hump look smaller?

bened · 03-06-2007, 06:15 PM

white? anything light i guess

alxart · 03-06-2007, 06:18 PM

I would think a concept would be a bit more forward thinking than this, which looks like it borrowed the bumpers off a bad honda accord body kit.
The styling is getting too rice-boy...it can be agressive without being so kit-ish
I was thinking it would be more DB9-ish like so...(this was a quicky)

alxart.com
concept design/ art direction

EVO_S4 · 03-06-2007, 06:19 PM

nice, need pics of of the 4door now

mbdurham · 03-06-2007, 06:24 PM

I like it....power bulge, stingray bumper, and funkymirrors......and I will have one.....the wife is excited too it looks like she will inherit a 335

gregermister · 03-06-2007, 06:35 PM

Balllllllllllllinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

ilmor · 03-06-2007, 06:41 PM

I think it looks great!!! I'm getting in line.....

Idz21 · 03-06-2007, 06:41 PM

two words: eww!

oldaccount · 03-06-2007, 07:13 PM

things i love:
the seats
the shift knob
the power buldge
CF roof
the wideness

things i just like:
the new "gill"
the steering wheel. (I like the Mtech wheel better)

things I dislike
the vents in the hood
bodykit (the e92 Mtech kit looks better. I somewhat like the skirts though)
the mirrors (im kind of on the fence about them, but im leaning towards not liking them)

overall, I love it, of course, but it just doesnt floor me the way I was expecting it to. Maybe the last years worth of spy shots has watered down a little for me. Or maybe im just used to my 335.

and whys it rocking CSL shoes? Were those the only tires they had lying around? And why the mismatched CF interior trim?

Strict_9 · 03-06-2007, 07:19 PM

OMFG! So when is it coming out? I cant get a straight answer here in Houston!!!

Jch330 · 03-06-2007, 07:35 PM

So disappointed

jtown · 03-06-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suareezay

things i love:
and whys it rocking CSL shoes? Were those the only tires they had lying around? And why the mismatched CF interior trim?

I bet they didn't mean for the interior to get photo'd. Notice how dark the tint is.

edgarj · 03-06-2007, 08:07 PM

I really don't dig the powerbulge... BUT, I bet I'll eat that statement when I see it on the street. Often design elements like this have to be seen in person to appreciate.

I love the rest if the car at first sight. Wow!

bavarian19 · 03-06-2007, 08:37 PM

those mirrors are hideous... its the only part of the design I really dont like...

that and the non-matching CF interior trim...

kazaliu · 03-06-2007, 08:50 PM

真是太辣了 !天啊!

BimmerboyPate92 · 03-06-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markesq

Yes, I saw the side vents.

I guess the sunroof is gone.

No, there is a sunroof integrated in with the Carbon Fibre Roof..unlike the M6. It shows in the close up pictures of the CF roof..you have to look for it. I was worried about no sunroof myself but it looks like they've made a great compomise.

Moderato · 03-06-2007, 08:56 PM

Dislikes:
1) Carbon Fiber Shark Fin
2) Power dome too big, don't like the hood vents
3) Front bumper lines can stay but it needs to be cleaned up - simplified
4) Rear diffuser looks like the front bumper but in miniature, yuk!

5) Interior, well it's too boring, dash is too straight, carbon fiber trim is too wide
6) Gearknob and boot are separate, E46 M3 one piece gearknob & boot is nice.
7) F-150 side mirrors

Likes:
1) Overall shape of the car is good
2) Carbon Fiber roof!

3) Performance - I'm sure this will be impressive

So far I'm not planning on selling the E46, 3 - 5 years down the road who knows? :clueless:

quackman · 03-06-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILC32

It is me or is the cf weave on the dash different than on the shifter bezel? The shifter bezel looks much "richer" than the dash cf.

The carbon fiber around the shifter is regular carbon fiber whereas the cf on the dash is actually leather with a carbon fiber pattern stamped onto it, similar to the M coupe and M roadster, or the Dodge Viper's steering wheel.

uhaulball · 03-06-2007, 09:28 PM

all it needs is a new front bumper and a set of deep dish rims, then its all set.

DLSJ5 · 03-06-2007, 10:56 PM

Love it!!

bmwexecutive · 03-06-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazaliu

????? !??!

Translation: "Really was too burns! Day!"

Huh?

honza_rox · 03-07-2007, 12:22 AM

The car will be amazing imo, V8 and all...its just too bad they left the subtle European style and moved on to the US Big bonnet style...makes me wana cry

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03-06-2007, 06:18 PM	#157
alxart Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '04 VW R32 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	concept? I would think a concept would be a bit more forward thinking than this, which looks like it borrowed the bumpers off a bad honda accord body kit. The styling is getting too rice-boy...it can be agressive without being so kit-ish I was thinking it would be more DB9-ish like so...(this was a quicky) alxart.com concept design/ art direction Last edited by alxart; 03-06-2007 at 08:27 PM..
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03-06-2007, 06:24 PM	#159
mbdurham Commander in Chief 23 Rep 387 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I like it....power bulge, stingray bumper, and funkymirrors......and I will have one.....the wife is excited too it looks like she will inherit a 335 __________________ 07 E90 335i / JET BLACK / TERRA / WALNUT / NAVI / PREMIUM / SPORT / COMFORT ACCESS / HEATED SEATS / SIRIUS / OEM CD CHANGER / OEM LIP SPOILER / OEM AW MATS & CARGO LINER / OEM AL PEDALS / OEM BLACK LINES / OEM JACK KIT / OEM MOBILITY KIT / OEM WHEEL LOCKS / 35% TINT / 19" M6 REPS / 245/275 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S
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03-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#161
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03-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#162
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03-06-2007, 07:13 PM	#163
oldaccount Colonel 162 Rep 2,456 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	things i love: the seats the shift knob the power buldge CF roof the wideness *things i just like:* the new "gill" the steering wheel. (I like the Mtech wheel better) things I dislike the vents in the hood bodykit (the e92 Mtech kit looks better. I somewhat like the skirts though) the mirrors (im kind of on the fence about them, but im leaning towards not liking them) overall, I love it, of course, but it just doesnt floor me the way I was expecting it to. Maybe the last years worth of spy shots has watered down a little for me. Or maybe im just used to my 335. and whys it rocking CSL shoes? Were those the only tires they had lying around? And why the mismatched CF interior trim?
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03-06-2007, 07:19 PM	#164
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03-06-2007, 07:35 PM	#165
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03-06-2007, 08:07 PM	#167
edgarj Captain 32 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX iTrader: (1)	I really don't dig the powerbulge... BUT, I bet I'll eat that statement when I see it on the street. Often design elements like this have to be seen in person to appreciate. I love the rest if the car at first sight. Wow!
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03-06-2007, 08:37 PM	#168
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	those mirrors are hideous... its the only part of the design I really dont like... that and the non-matching CF interior trim...
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03-06-2007, 08:50 PM	#169
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03-06-2007, 08:56 PM	#171
Moderato First Lieutenant 9 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Dislikes: 1) Carbon Fiber Shark Fin 2) Power dome too big, don't like the hood vents 3) Front bumper lines can stay but it needs to be cleaned up - simplified 4) Rear diffuser looks like the front bumper but in miniature, yuk! 5) Interior, well it's too boring, dash is too straight, carbon fiber trim is too wide 6) Gearknob and boot are separate, E46 M3 one piece gearknob & boot is nice. 7) F-150 side mirrors Likes: 1) Overall shape of the car is good 2) Carbon Fiber roof! 3) Performance - I'm sure this will be impressive So far I'm not planning on selling the E46, 3 - 5 years down the road who knows? :clueless: __________________ 07 E92 335i Saph/Black 6MT 06 E46 M3 CB/Cinn ZCP 6MT - Sold 04 E46 330i Saph/NatBrn ZSP 6MT - Sold
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honza_rox Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 750I Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CZ iTrader: (0)	The car will be amazing imo, V8 and all...its just too bad they left the subtle European style and moved on to the US Big bonnet style...makes me wana cry
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