Next Generation M3 Gran Turismo GT Rumor (instead of F30 M3 sedan)

jhsu · 10-21-2010, 12:29 PM

Reported on M3POST HOMEPAGE.

Just got my latest copy of Roundel and there is a rumor that BMW will produce an M3 GT in place of the sedan when F3X model comes out. Not sure why BMW thinks that a mini X6M will sell better than a sedan if M3 sedan sales are so disappointing. That would signal to me that most M3 buyers are not necessarily looking for more practicality.

mdosu · 10-21-2010, 12:39 PM

M3 hatchback/wagon?

zuschnell · 10-21-2010, 12:48 PM

hopefully that will just remain a rumor. i like my sedan and hope they continue it, though i know its not likely...

richardbb85 · 10-21-2010, 01:23 PM

wtf is bmw doing

ChrisK · 10-21-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardbb85

wtf is bmw doing

+1

This getting ridiculous. Hello... BMW WTF

I hope this just a rumor.

j0hn · 10-21-2010, 01:43 PM

i highly doubt this will actually happen

Imola.ZHP · 10-21-2010, 01:44 PM

I would pimp an m3 wagon for sure...

I despise the 5er GT so much though, that if they name it GT, I probably wouldn't consider it.

I have a wagon fetish...

e90m3_6MT · 10-21-2010, 01:58 PM

fail

008 · 10-21-2010, 02:04 PM

Why buy the 5gt over an X6 or X5? Why buy an M3Gt over the X3M? Everyone has their preferences but I suspect this would appeal to an even smaller audience than the sedan.

GregTheStig · 10-21-2010, 02:06 PM

Oh heeeyyeeeeeell NO!

JoeyFiasco · 10-21-2010, 02:11 PM

that red rendition looked a little too much like a charger..

PrimoM3 · 10-21-2010, 02:17 PM

VICTORY

I'd rock one... not that one, but the idea of one makes sense. Probably won't sell very well in the states tho. I love me some Layer Cake.

aus · 10-21-2010, 02:20 PM

Mr. Segler(sp?) has to GO AWAY ASAP!!!

DougLikesBMW · 10-21-2010, 02:24 PM

lol noob renderer didn't even put the hofmeister kink in

SCOTT26 · 10-21-2010, 02:34 PM

Why not?

The 3er GT will showcase lessons learned with the 5er GT.
3er GT is much lower and sleeker than the 5er GT.
The brief for the 3er follows the same as the 5er GT travelling in style but add the word (fast!) for the 3er.

Customers for the 3er GT are entirely different from the 5er GT, especially with the car being a 3er in which the customer expects the best Premium entry Sports sedan when they get behind the wheel of a 3er.

The front end is something similar to this except the GT bloodline allows the headlights to follow the form of the 5er GT and turn upwards at the corners. but the overall shape is more flatter and angular like the rendering.
The car has a high belt line which completely wraps around the car , like the second illustration this allows the roof to be lower and sleeker.

The 3er GT is coming due to the response of the 5er GT which has sold over 20,000 units since it's introduction late last year, highly significant for a low volume premium product. In the US. The 5er GT has already eclipsed over two-years Combined sales of the 5er Touring since it's North American introduction earlier this year.

dlbrooks18 · 10-21-2010, 02:44 PM

^, WOW amazing design! Very aggressive and sporty

Suckr4Straight6s · 10-21-2010, 02:45 PM

BimmersMania · 10-21-2010, 02:47 PM

Come on, the GT may look good. I trust BMW.

ChrisK · 10-21-2010, 02:55 PM

My question is why does BMW want so badly to become the "We Fit Everywhere" OMG

Mini
1 Series
1M
3 Series
M3
X3
X4
5 Series
5GT
M5
X5
X5M
6 Series
M6
X6
X6M
7 Series

How many have I missed? Let's add more!?

0 Series
3GT
X4

lux · 10-21-2010, 02:58 PM

Dump the 3er GT idea as a replacement for a M3 sedan.

How about designing an M3 Gran Coupe? That will get BMW sales fired up!

E92Alpine328i · 10-21-2010, 02:59 PM

What was ever wrong with the M3 sedan? making an M3 a waggon is totally gay

Where do i sign up to start designing cars for BMW?

lux · 10-21-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

My question is why does BMW want so badly to become the "We Fit Everywhere" OMG

Mini
1 Series
1M
3 Series
M3
X3
X4
5 Series
5GT
M5
X5
X5M
6 Series
M6
X6
X6M
7 Series

How many have I missed? Let's add more!?

0 Series
3GT
X4

Add:
X3M
X4M
Gran Coupe

10-21-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
jhsu Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	Next Generation M3 Gran Turismo GT Rumor (instead of F30 M3 sedan) Reported on M3POST HOMEPAGE. Just got my latest copy of Roundel and there is a rumor that BMW will produce an M3 GT in place of the sedan when F3X model comes out. Not sure why BMW thinks that a mini X6M will sell better than a sedan if M3 sedan sales are so disappointing. That would signal to me that most M3 buyers are not necessarily looking for more practicality. Attached Images __________________
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10-21-2010, 12:39 PM	#2
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,908 iTrader: (4)	M3 hatchback/wagon? __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

10-21-2010, 12:48 PM	#3
zuschnell Private First Class Drives: '04 sti, '10 x5m, '11 e90 m3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	hopefully that will just remain a rumor. i like my sedan and hope they continue it, though i know its not likely... __________________ 2004 WRX STi 2010 X5M - SG 2011 E90 M3 - AW, FR, ZCP

10-21-2010, 01:23 PM	#4
richardbb85 Major Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: annandale, va Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0)	wtf is bmw doing __________________ 2011 E92 Space Grey/black + Tech + Premi + Heated Seats

10-21-2010, 01:43 PM	#6
j0hn Expired Drives: Everyday Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 17,159 iTrader: (1)	i highly doubt this will actually happen __________________ ne te quæsiveris extra

10-21-2010, 01:44 PM	#7
Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,788 iTrader: (0)	I would pimp an m3 wagon for sure... I despise the 5er GT so much though, that if they name it GT, I probably wouldn't consider it. I have a wagon fetish... __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

10-21-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
e90m3_6MT Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 Silverstone, 6MT, 19's Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 292 iTrader: (0)	fail

10-21-2010, 02:04 PM	#9
008 Sexual Philanthropist Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	Why buy the 5gt over an X6 or X5? Why buy an M3Gt over the X3M? Everyone has their preferences but I suspect this would appeal to an even smaller audience than the sedan.

10-21-2010, 02:06 PM	#10
GregTheStig derp Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,202 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Oh heeeyyeeeeeell NO! __________________

10-21-2010, 02:11 PM	#11
JoeyFiasco Major Drives: '09 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: P'boro, UK Posts: 1,214 iTrader: (0)	that red rendition looked a little too much like a charger..

10-21-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
PrimoM3 Chemofski Drives: '13 ZCP M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (0)	VICTORY I'd rock one... not that one, but the idea of one makes sense. Probably won't sell very well in the states tho. I love me some Layer Cake. __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12

10-21-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,172 iTrader: (5)	Mr. Segler(sp?) has to GO AWAY ASAP!!! __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

10-21-2010, 02:24 PM	#14
DougLikesBMW Fapmin Drives: '09 Jetta SE MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,636 iTrader: (0)	lol noob renderer didn't even put the hofmeister kink in __________________ Gilt Groupe and Jackthreads invites.

10-21-2010, 02:34 PM	#15
SCOTT26 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Amazonite Silver Beauty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 1,964 iTrader: (0)	Why not? The 3er GT will showcase lessons learned with the 5er GT. 3er GT is much lower and sleeker than the 5er GT. The brief for the 3er follows the same as the 5er GT travelling in style but add the word (fast!) for the 3er. Customers for the 3er GT are entirely different from the 5er GT, especially with the car being a 3er in which the customer expects the best Premium entry Sports sedan when they get behind the wheel of a 3er. The front end is something similar to this except the GT bloodline allows the headlights to follow the form of the 5er GT and turn upwards at the corners. but the overall shape is more flatter and angular like the rendering. The car has a high belt line which completely wraps around the car , like the second illustration this allows the roof to be lower and sleeker. The 3er GT is coming due to the response of the 5er GT which has sold over 20,000 units since it's introduction late last year, highly significant for a low volume premium product. In the US. The 5er GT has already eclipsed over two-years Combined sales of the 5er Touring since it's North American introduction earlier this year. Attached Images

10-21-2010, 02:44 PM	#16
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,186 iTrader: (2)	^, WOW amazing design! Very aggressive and sporty __________________ 2008 E90 335

10-21-2010, 02:45 PM	#17
Suckr4Straight6s Private First Class Drives: '06 E90 330i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)

10-21-2010, 02:47 PM	#18
BimmersMania Private Drives: 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangkok Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Come on, the GT may look good. I trust BMW.

10-21-2010, 02:55 PM	#19
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: (4)	My question is why does BMW want so badly to become the "We Fit Everywhere" OMG Mini 1 Series 1M 3 Series M3 X3 X4 5 Series 5GT M5 X5 X5M 6 Series M6 X6 X6M 7 Series How many have I missed? Let's add more!? 0 Series 3GT X4 __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

10-21-2010, 02:58 PM	#20
lux Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E90 zcp dct Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	Dump the 3er GT idea as a replacement for a M3 sedan. How about designing an M3 Gran Coupe? That will get BMW sales fired up! __________________ 2011 e90 M3 \| SSII \| FR \| ZCP \| DCT \| Full Akra Evo \| AngeliBright

10-21-2010, 02:59 PM	#21
E92Alpine328i Euro.Techniks-EAST Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 1,212 iTrader: (0)	What was ever wrong with the M3 sedan? making an M3 a waggon is totally gay Where do i sign up to start designing cars for BMW?

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