New M3/M4 Pics!
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Supposedly the M4 will be the coupe while the M3 moniker will migrate to the sedans.
From the linked page;
"The new M3 & M4 will use a 400Bhp V8 due on sale in 2006 starting at £45,000 at todays prices, also planned is an Estate (Touring) version to take on it's rivals like the Audi S4, Mercedes C32 AMG & forthcoming C55 seen as a large market share for Tourings. The V8 version is likely to be a 4.0 Litre with drive to the rear wheels & update version of the SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox through the traditional 6-Speed manual. Although heavier than the tradition 6-cylinder engine it will be off-set by the lighter hybrid construction on all new 3 & 4-Series.
The new M3/M4 will be based upon the forthcoming 3-Series due out in 2005 codenamed E90."
From the linked page;
"The new M3 & M4 will use a 400Bhp V8 due on sale in 2006 starting at £45,000 at todays prices, also planned is an Estate (Touring) version to take on it's rivals like the Audi S4, Mercedes C32 AMG & forthcoming C55 seen as a large market share for Tourings. The V8 version is likely to be a 4.0 Litre with drive to the rear wheels & update version of the SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox through the traditional 6-Speed manual. Although heavier than the tradition 6-cylinder engine it will be off-set by the lighter hybrid construction on all new 3 & 4-Series.
The new M3/M4 will be based upon the forthcoming 3-Series due out in 2005 codenamed E90."
It is my understanding that they are revamping the entire line-up with the sedans having odd numerals, 3, 5, 7, and the coupes even, 2, 4 and 6. Thus, in addition to the M4 and M6, we can expect the 635 and 645, and 425 and 430 (if they keep the current engines, which I doubt). The 1-series is supposed to be coming as is a 2 at some point.
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New styling
I was thinking of this the other day. My first BMW was a 1976 2002. I loved that car, it was fun to drive and easy to work on. Needless to say, I was hooked. My next BMW was a brand new 1998 E-36 328i. I loved the way it looked and everything else about it. When the new E-46 came out in 1999 I was glad I had the last year of the E-36 because I hated the way the E-46 looked. I slowly warmed up to the styling of the E-46 then in 2000 when I saw the M3 I thought it was , imo, one of the best looking BMW's made.( I love the early to mid 70's 3.0 cs series, and the mid to late 6 series cars) I bought a 2001 330xi and then a 2003 M3 and now I rarely see a E-36 that looks better the an E-46. I guess the point is I don't know how I'm gonna warm up to the new styles that BMW are putting out. At this point, I don't care much for any of the new styles. I don't see how they can improve the M3, it is one of the best looking cars on the road today. Of course I'm biased as hell.![[:D]](/images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin [:D]")
Regards
I was thinking of this the other day. My first BMW was a 1976 2002. I loved that car, it was fun to drive and easy to work on. Needless to say, I was hooked. My next BMW was a brand new 1998 E-36 328i. I loved the way it looked and everything else about it. When the new E-46 came out in 1999 I was glad I had the last year of the E-36 because I hated the way the E-46 looked. I slowly warmed up to the styling of the E-46 then in 2000 when I saw the M3 I thought it was , imo, one of the best looking BMW's made.( I love the early to mid 70's 3.0 cs series, and the mid to late 6 series cars) I bought a 2001 330xi and then a 2003 M3 and now I rarely see a E-36 that looks better the an E-46. I guess the point is I don't know how I'm gonna warm up to the new styles that BMW are putting out. At this point, I don't care much for any of the new styles. I don't see how they can improve the M3, it is one of the best looking cars on the road today. Of course I'm biased as hell.
Regards
