New M3 pics? photochops?

Joop! · 02-21-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Romo

Those mirrors look like super tankers, can`t be serious this kind off styling.

Still like the mirrors E46 M3 best. Put them on the E92 M3 and it will look a lot better.

Maybe the whole car should look more like the E46 M3, it's more agressive looking than this one

Romo · 02-21-2007, 02:38 PM

Agree, E46 M3 mirrors are outstanding, supurb styling, can`t get any better IMO.

Yeah, the E46 M3 looks more agressive, more compact, the E92 M3 looks modern allwright, but also a little bit big, styling is questionable IMO, but I`m sure the new engine is gonna make it up

Joop! · 02-21-2007, 02:52 PM

So we have the perfect M3: E46 M3 bodyshell with E92 M3 drivetrain (engine, transmission, driveshafts, LS differential) and chassis

jtown · 02-21-2007, 03:09 PM

In two years the E46 will be dated. That's why this body style will be around until we hit like 2012. Think of the future .... not the past.

Joop! · 02-21-2007, 03:25 PM

^E46 dated?? Comparison E46M3 / E92M3:

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The E92 does look good with the E46 M3 mirrors

jtown · 02-21-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by brummelenj

^E46 dated?? Comparison E46M3 / E92M3:

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The E92 does look good with the E46 M3 mirrors

In two years ... sure.

Pourky · 02-21-2007, 07:30 PM

That front bumper has got to go...It ruins the agressiveness of the car. They should use something similar to the M5 bumper, I just think that's plain ugly with that bumper especially with the side shots too.

This front bumper suits the car much better...

Than this...

jtown · 02-21-2007, 08:07 PM

I can think of a great reason why not to use the M5 front (even though I like it too) ...

IT'S NOT AN M5. Lightbulb! Ding Ding Ding!

swamp2 · 02-22-2007, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by brummelenj

^E46 dated?? Comparison E46M3 / E92M3:

This comparison picture sums it up perfectly! E92 M3 compared to E46 M3 is exactly like E46 M3 compared to E36 M3 in terms of modern/aggressive/dated/etc (power and technology as well). I know it takes a wee bit of warming up to but once released everyone will be drooling for it, just like E46. Don't misinterpret my take on things: I am a big fan (not fanboy!) of all M3's including E30. Each has their own pluses and minues but each IMO > previous.

jezabel69 · 02-22-2007, 02:06 AM

rear end is like a duck ass, PS not good representation...me thinks

jezabel69 · 02-22-2007, 02:08 AM

however the yellow PS version front end..stunning!!

tokion · 02-22-2007, 02:44 AM

hey guys, you forgot to add the side skirt~

quick PS

The CSL · 02-22-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by d3l0n

i love those rims.. way better than m5 rims. Looks as if they were derived from the M5.

They were derived from the M5 rims, they're 5-series Sport rims.

d3l0n · 02-24-2007, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The CSL

They were derived from the M5 rims, they're 5-series Sport rims.

yeah those in the actual pic in silver are, but the one in pheonix yellow are obvious 19inches. I wonder if BMW will release them in black? in the space gray pics posted early last month, it featured those new rims derrived from the m5, in 19inches sooo sexy.

Manz_UK · 02-24-2007, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jtown

In two years the E46 will be dated. That's why this body style will be around until we hit like 2012. Think of the future .... not the past.

the e46 had a good long life..
time to let it go out with honour

it will start looking very old once more e92s hit the street....
when I parked my M next to a 335i for a test drive i noticed this for sure.
also you could really see what a good job BM done with evolving the shape.

it has also been stated bangles cars are designed "before there time".
hence they grow on you.

mloyelo · 02-24-2007, 02:27 PM

"That front bumper has got to go...It ruins the agressiveness of the car....This front bumper suits the car much better..."

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EXACTLY!! I completely agree with you. Time will soon tell. If the car looks like that photoshop of the guy cruising along the water, I am COMPLETELY sold. I mean, c'mon, that thing is BEAUTIFULLY MEAN looking. Ugggh, BMW has to agree right!?

P.S. Swamp and company, have fun in Geneva. That's solid that you guys will be there in person.

Romo · 02-24-2007, 03:18 PM

I still would like to see that powerfull M3 logo in the grille.......................man I love it that way, reminds me off the E30 M3. It does make the car complete IMO

Manz_UK · 02-24-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Romo

I still would like to see that powerfull M3 logo in the grille.......................man I love it that way, reminds me off the E30 M3. It does make the car complete IMO

i think it would be a bit much with the logos on the side grills also.

M badge on every side

Romo · 02-24-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Manz_UK

i think it would be a bit much with the logos on the side grills also.

M badge on every side

An M1 had 2 BMW logos on the backside

........................so what the heck..................

SCOTT26 · 02-24-2007, 04:52 PM

Manz_UK Your signature has visually caught the rear elements of the car very well.

Manz_UK · 02-24-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Manz_UK Your signature has visually caught the rear elements of the car very well.

thanks. i hope it looks something like that.

RandyB · 02-24-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Manz_UK Your signature has visually caught the rear elements of the car very well.

That's unfortunate.

Wherever they end up putting the license plate, I hope it looks good. It seems silly to redesign the rear trunk just to force the plate into a smaller area so you can have a flat expanse void of any character between the rear tail lights.

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jtown Lieutenant 33 Rep 596 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	In two years the E46 will be dated. That's why this body style will be around until we hit like 2012. Think of the future .... not the past.
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Joop! Major 105 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: G29 Z4 M40i Roadster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019/05 G29 Z4 M40i [10.00]	^E46 dated?? Comparison E46M3 / E92M3: The E92 does look good with the E46 M3 mirrors __________________ BMW - Maßstab für Fahrspaß Last edited by Joop!; 02-21-2007 at 03:50 PM..
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Pourky First Lieutenant 35 Rep 317 Posts Drives: E92 335i / E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles / SoCal iTrader: (6)	That front bumper has got to go...It ruins the agressiveness of the car. They should use something similar to the M5 bumper, I just think that's plain ugly with that bumper especially with the side shots too. This front bumper suits the car much better... Than this...
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jtown Lieutenant 33 Rep 596 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	I can think of a great reason why not to use the M5 front (even though I like it too) ... IT'S NOT AN M5. Lightbulb! Ding Ding Ding!
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tokion Banned 62 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	hey guys, you forgot to add the side skirt~ quick PS Attached Images Last edited by tokion; 02-22-2007 at 03:44 AM..
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mloyelo Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2005 Porsche Carrera Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	"That front bumper has got to go...It ruins the agressiveness of the car....This front bumper suits the car much better..." ------------- EXACTLY!! I completely agree with you. Time will soon tell. If the car looks like that photoshop of the guy cruising along the water, I am COMPLETELY sold. I mean, c'mon, that thing is BEAUTIFULLY MEAN looking. Ugggh, BMW has to agree right!? P.S. Swamp and company, have fun in Geneva. That's solid that you guys will be there in person.
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Romo Lieutenant Colonel 1759 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: GR Yaris GT4RS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I still would like to see that powerfull M3 logo in the grille.......................man I love it that way, reminds me off the E30 M3. It does make the car complete IMO
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SCOTT26 Major General 5311 Rep 5,824 Posts Drives: A big F-off German Truck. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	Manz_UK Your signature has visually caught the rear elements of the car very well.
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