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    New M3

    414 bhp
    Coupe , Sedan , Touring and Coupe - Cabrio body styles
    Alluminium front end
    innovative chassis design
    SMG drivelogic 7 speed
    Manual gearbox 6 speed
    Carbon fibre roof ( Coupe only)
    Magnesium components
    Thermo plastic body parts.
    Lighter high performance CSL

    The next M3 as always will be the flagship of the 3er portfolio. And will be available as coupe, sedan and then a high performance touring version.
    The reintroduction of a sedan and the introduction of a Touring was chosen because we realise we are losing customers who want the practicality . The logical choice would be Alpina but many defect to other manufacturers.

    The next M3 will receive a high rev V8 evolved from the latest V10 - Basically two cylinders removed but no less spectacular.
    due to increasing competition ,power up to 414BHP The next CSL will head into 500 BHP territory.
    Specified , top speed could be unlimited up to 180 or 190mph. Six speed manual gearbox and optional Seven speed SMG. drivelogic.

    The next M3 is all about progress - We upgrade the current car (E46) to todays requirements , add tweak here, more developments , new materials and remove some weight from there.

    The Coupe is expected to follow the M6 with a carbon fibre roof however both a metal roof and carbon fibre have beeen tested to see which one emphasizes the cars capabilities. Carbon fibre won. As it will be positioned as the top M3 variant. More use of cabrbon fibre and composite plastic as seen with M6. Structure and chassis will benefit with use of alluminium for exceptional ride quality , rigidity and handling.

    The next M3 is known as the 100%er
    As a car especially a performance it can do no wrong - The appeal of the M3 will still be there but with the use of lightweight materials . This evolution will give a feel of nostalgia by mirroring past M3 achievements.

    In giving a strong character and a driving experience like no other car on the market. Audi may have 420BHP RS4 - but they have 4.2 engine and quattro technology = weight penallty.

    The next M3 will fully be seen in all body styles of the 3er E90 platform -
    think of it as an M3 for all types of users. Sedan for the family , Coupe for the enthusiast , cabrio for the sunseekers and Touring for the capacity. All to known coupe-cabrio as 4er - BMW have now changed their mind and will develop a new 4er car from the ground up - What shape this is to be in is not known as yet.

    From 2006-2007

    http://www.ewellsie.com/e90m3.jpg

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    Up to 500hp CSL? Holy Schnikeys! Source?

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    I fear that Bangle's hold on the styling dept may prove to be far stronger than the car's proposed performance.

    Greg A

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    The Hawk, the pic u provided was an early artist rendering of what the m3 would look like (innacurate).

    Quote:
    teflon said:
    I fear that Bangle's hold on the styling dept may prove to be far stronger than the car's proposed performance.

    Greg A



    ur fears are true.

    it looks soooo cheap and ugly that no matter what the performanace of the car is, it will still overwhelmed by its ugliness.

    they release the official spy pics of the 4 door m3 while it was being tested at the ring. you can find them at http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/spyphotoid/6050228.001

    now i got a better reason to go for one of those japanese 4 door rally cars. (impreza,evo) then new impreza even looks better.http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050722.003

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    Sorry, if it ends up looking anything close to the jpeg, it's gonna be just as ugly as the M6.
    It may be fast, but who wants to be fast in a butt-ugly thing like that?
    Bangleism sucks.

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    It's not ugly anymore, but even worse... boring

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    Quote:
    Zürich said:
    It's not ugly anymore, but even worse... boring



    You hit the nail on the head, and it's not just because of styling. There are purists who think that the e30 m3 was the only real one because it was the sharpest, a road going racer. The e36 was toned down a little, but honestly I think it was a better car because it was still very much a sports car, but was now much more usable. The new e90 one seems to be more of a mini M5, heavy like an S4, and just as boring. The knife has dulled. I think if you want a big car you should just buy a 5 series, unfortunately BMW enlarged the 3 for people who wanted more room and didn't want to pay more.

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    Quote:
    Zürich said:
    It's not ugly anymore, but even worse... boring



    Exactly.

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    i rather like the M5 and M6. the rear ends are a bit sloppy, but the rest is great in my opinon

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    It's funny how they never mention the weight of this fast pig. LOL.

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    that's cause it's still gonna be a heavy one... who cares for a fibre carbon piece here and there, when altogether the coupe will weigh almost 1.6 tons! come up with 1.3 tons to impress us BMW otherwise shut tfup! these marketing guys at BMW are ridiculous...

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    Quote:
    come up with 1.3 tons to impress us BMW otherwise shut tfup! these marketing guys at BMW are ridiculous...


    There is the Z4M, but with your attitude towards BMW, I dont think their cars suit your needs.

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    happen to have two of them, but didnt by them for their leightweight promises...

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    I dont get it, internet boys still complain on the design. It's obvious everyone dont agree with you guys. BMW are selling more cars than they ever done before.Lucky for BMW, all people dont think like internet boys.

    Re: New M3

    just_me: agreed. i think people complain about bangle because everyone else does.

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    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    just_me: agreed. i think people complain about bangle because everyone else does.



    Everyone?? Maybe you should get new friends . So you mean BMW sell more cars than ever cause they are ugly. Maybe you're right. What person with common sense by a Cayenne

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    Quote:
    Just_me said:
    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    just_me: agreed. i think people complain about bangle because everyone else does.



    Everyone?? Maybe you should get new friends . So you mean BMW sell more cars than ever cause they are ugly. Maybe you're right. What person with common sense by a Cayenne



    Just so you know, Bangle designed the last 5 series, so I have nothing against him. I do however dislike the current BMW models very much. I just don't understand why they had to botch these cars like that.

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    Quote:
    Crash said:
    Quote:
    Just_me said:
    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    just_me: agreed. i think people complain about bangle because everyone else does.



    Everyone?? Maybe you should get new friends . So you mean BMW sell more cars than ever cause they are ugly. Maybe you're right. What person with common sense by a Cayenne



    Just so you know, Bangle designed the last 5 series, so I have nothing against him. I do however dislike the current BMW models very much. I just don't understand why they had to botch these cars like that.



    I understand there are people who dont like the design but there are people that like the design as well. You win some and you lose some. Happens to a lot of carbrands.

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    i love the 5 series, its so sinister lookin. Look at the m5 :>

    Re: New M3

    From the info Ive gathered on the new M its gonna be one heck of a nice car. Different strokes for different folks, I for one am looking forward to this purchase!

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    Styling plays such a huge part in a car's appeal.
    I can't stand the styling direction that Bangle has taken BMW. The cars look like nothing else on the road, but that's not necessarily a good thing. Who knows, maybe 10 years down the road we'll all be looking at today's 5 series and say, "Wow! that car's looks were so ahead of its time." Oh God I hope not.
    I guess it doesn't matter that much though, because if BMW sales are higher than ever before, I'm sure they're doing just fine without me.

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    the internet feedback that i've experienced is that everyone hates the new generation BMWs.

    thats probably because i only goto some porsche forums and one M3 dedicated forum.

    i'm sure there ARE lots of people out there that love the designs, there sure are quite a few on the roads.

     
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