2008 M3 press release

I don't know if it is a repost, but this board seems behind in alot of things so I thought I'd help

The BMW M3 Concept Car.
Description in Brief.
• Concept study of a BMW M3 by BMW M GmbH, dimensions and fundamental form based on BMW 3 Series Coupé, exclusive new engineering of almost every body element, purpose-built for individualistic form and maximum sporting potential.
• At the core of this concept study is an M3-typical V8 engine tuned
to the high revving M concept.
• Front design conveying a high performance sports car, functional execution of the front apron and engine compartment lid, a robust Powerdome and large air intakes that express the vehicle’s superior drive power, particularly voluminous air intakes for ample air supply to the engine compartment through the elimination of fog lamps, typical of M, and a front apron in a pronounced forward position that symbolises the car’s motoring spirit.
• Sharply defined wheel arches, gill-shaped openings in the front side walls with an elaborate three-dimensional design typical of M cars, and chrome brackets with integrated direction indicators.Characteristic M-brand side skirts providing the side view with an energy-laden accent, visual emphasis of the rear-wheel drive and car’s wide track, 19-inch light alloy rims
with the characteristic Y-spoke design, exclusive exterior mirrors with an aerodynamically optimised design.
• Rear design with horizontal lines accentuating the car’s wide track, pronounced wheel orientation as a symbol of its powerful stance, rear diffuser that mirrors design elements of the front apron, balanced proportions underlining the BMW M3’s supremacy, M-typical double tailpipes arranged toward the centre of the vehicle.
• Intelligent lightweight construction that directly influences the vehicle’s agility and dynamic performance, aluminium engine compartment lid.
Side walls made of synthetic material and CFRP roof that optimise weight distribution and centre of gravity, visible CFRP roof construction as
an additional design element, emphasis of flat silhouette and high tech character of the vehicle.

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I like everything except the front and interior... Maybe they will grow on me but overall it is better then I expected. Now we will see what GTR will offer at Tokyo Motor show. A lot of people around my area is looking at the new M3 and GTR as their next car.

 

its OK, not as good looking as the current gen M3

 

I dont like the rear bumper design, its over the top relative to the subtle everything else. The side vent was poorly added. Front isn't that bad. Sad it lost the 'wide fender' feel of the old one.

 

i don't see much M-ness in it.

 

my sentiments exactly