SPY PHOTOS: BMW M3 Coupe Undisguised

[TNT]

http://www.motorworld.net/forum/show...=744510#744510



V8 for all-new M3
A new version of one of the world's best-selling high-performance car is preparing for action - and we have the first pictures that prove it will also be coming as a high-performance four-seater cabrio. We can reveal the all-new BMW M3 Coupé and Cabrio, after our spies caught the cars with thin disguising testing in Munich and on the German Autobahn the other day. The next-generation M3 is the first V8-engined 3-Series, and offers 400-plus bhp - so expect it to race from 0-100 km/h in a fraction over five seconds, and go on to a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Power will be fed to the rear wheels via a six speed manual gearbox or the latest SMG sequential manual, possibly with seven ratios. The new car should maintain the M3's reputation for outstanding handling. The V8 – derived from the M5’s V10 – will be more compact than the current in-line six cylinder model, while a longer wheelbase will help with weight distribution. Externally, the car takes many cues from the M5, with twin-exit exhausts, front wing vents and discreet 'M' badges, while the look of the all-new 3-Series means an aggressive nose and deeply sculpted flanks. Expect to see the M3 in showrooms in spring 2007 with the Cabrio likely to follow six months late.

[ferrari550]

hit 100km/h in a fraction over 5 seconds?? the old m3 could do better, but i am guessing they are just wrong about this.

[dutchmasterflex]

Undisguised? Then what the hell is all that shit on the hood of the car?

They are still covering up all the bits that will distinguish the M3 from the 3-series coupe..

[ZfrkS62]

Use the BMW News sticky in Car Chat for spy photos please.

[Z3uS]

Originally Posted by ferrari550 hit 100km/h in a fraction over 5 seconds?? the old m3 could do better, but i am guessing they are just wrong about this.

I think it's under 5 seconds...

[RC45]

Oh great - yet another fake from Winding Road...

[gis]

fraction over 5 seconds? i saw a vid of a guy in his new 335i using one of those GPS 0-60 timers and he hit 4.8 to 60

[ae86_16v]

Originally Posted by gis fraction over 5 seconds? i saw a vid of a guy in his new 335i using one of those GPS 0-60 timers and he hit 4.8 to 60

Originally Posted by Z3uS Originally Posted by ferrari550 hit 100km/h in a fraction over 5 seconds?? the old m3 could do better, but i am guessing they are just wrong about this. I think it's under 5 seconds...

Yeah and no way in hell will it be in showrooms by Spring of 2007. :roll:

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by ae86_16v Originally Posted by gis fraction over 5 seconds? i saw a vid of a guy in his new 335i using one of those GPS 0-60 timers and he hit 4.8 to 60 Originally Posted by Z3uS Originally Posted by ferrari550 hit 100km/h in a fraction over 5 seconds?? the old m3 could do better, but i am guessing they are just wrong about this. I think it's under 5 seconds... Yeah and no way in hell will it be in showrooms by Spring of 2007. :roll:

BMW hasn't released any official figures yet. Just estimates.

Late Summer 07 possibly September.

[5vz-fe]

Originally Posted by RC45 Oh great - yet another fake from Winding Road...

LOL!! Winding road really started a bad trend for "spy" photos

[graywolf624]

Is that a side exhaust half way across or is something else half sticking out of the car below the back of the door.

I can't say I really like that rear window styling.. It reminds me of something a kid would draw.. Too busy.

Otherwise the car is too covered to even comment.

[LotusGT]

It looks like a bad photoshop.

[DeMoN]

looks like the normal 3 series coupe with a lil imagination added haha. Not a breakthru in looks as usual.