[djjvr]

I think it looks nice, I just really don't want them to call the coupe/vert the M4. They would be messing up the whole M3 name. Though I guess todays M division isn't the same as the old one.

[jph28]

Those fenders are more like it! This thing looks like it can stuff some serious rubber underneath it

Originally Posted by Sharocks

Wow it's even more quiet than my car idling.

BMW M, what the hell are you doing?

You think so? I think it actually sounds pretty loud for a stock car on those racetrack drivebys

Especially compared to a stock E36 or E46 M3, which are near dead silent when they go by at WOT if you're any distance away

[greggb]

That's a pretty advanced mule..

[anti-roll]

Originally Posted by SEXYBEAST

+1. This car is gonna look sick after all the camo is taken off and she comes out in her production skin. The cosmetic weak point of the E90 has always been, IMO, its ass. The F80 is just plain gorgeous and just look at those fender wells- WAY more aggro than the E90. Thank you BMW and M Division for bringing back a saloon version! With a family on the way, I will need those extra doors!

Bingo!

So far, I think this car looks sick. It's difficult for some people to visualize it without the camo, but I can see the flared wheel wells and gorgeous looking rear taillights. It appears to have a very low stance, as well, which I like.

Agreed 100% about the e9X model line. I could have (and would have) bought one long ago if it wasn't for that unpleasant looking rear end. Specifically, the beef I always had with it was twofold:

(1) It wasn't aggressive enough. For instance, if you compare the e46 M3 rear arches and rear quarter panel, it was FAR more aggressive for its time than the e9X is in that same area.

(2) The rear taillight design and shape was and is, simply put, hideous. There is no other way I can frame it.

Of course, we all have our taste and we all bear different expectations. I'm very glad BMW is bringing back the sedan. The market for an M3 sedan is huge, IMO. If the e46 M3 was made as a 4-door, you can bet that's what I would be driving right now.

Sedans are far more practical and there's something about that extra set of doors that makes it look more appealing to the eye. I personally believe the "coupes" should be left to pure sports cars, such as 911, Skyline, etc.

Not to mention, historically, M3 sedans have been more rigid than the coupes and in no way, shape, or form worse performers. For instance, between the e36 M3 coupe and sedan, the sedan is regarded by many as more suitable for competition use. I'm not saying this is going to be the case here, but the typical coupe-performs-better-than-a-sedan consumer view is not as clear cut as it seems. You can have the sedan and still haul ass at the track.

[BlackLight]

Originally Posted by kueks29

The V6 engine is supposed to be a brand new unit, not a tuned version of the N54 found in the 335i.

One hell of a tune to turn a I6 into a V6...

[BlackLight]

Originally Posted by anti-roll

...Not to mention, historically, M3 sedans have been more rigid than the coupes ...

BMW E46 Sedan (w/o folding seats) 18,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Sedan (w/folding seats) 13,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Wagon (w/folding seats) 14,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Coupe (w/folding seats) 12,500 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Convertible 10,500 Nm/deg

BMW E90: 22,500 Nm/deg
BMW E92: ?

So the difference in the equivalent e46 between the sedan and coupe was only 500 Nm/deg.
For racing however, you would choose the absolute stiffest chassis you could get, meaning without folding seats.

I wonder how the carbon roof influences the e92 coupe...

[SEXYBEAST]

I hope they put a carbon fiber roof on the saloon!

[MPOWERD]

I guess no one noticed the new ridiclous raised hood for pedestrian "protection" now required by the EU...

I did not think it was possible for BMW to design an M3 uglier than the e9x, but these pictures proves they achieved that and more!