10 min old pics from the new M3 and Alpina

[Markus]

from the geneva Motor Show

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/G...w-54/manu-BMW/

Markus

[JEDM3]

I dig the new M looks sweet to me. Alpina does not do anything for me.

[Mmark]

Markus.
That looks like it might be a CSL mutant...Track Rubber, CF roof. "M3 Concept" Plate.
To my eye, it seems that it does not have any attitude, or agression in it's *face*.
I would like wider flare in the arches and a wider footprint.

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[M-technik-3]

Not liking the hood vents, wonder if they functional or a decoration? Is this the size of an E28 or E34 yet? They just seem to grow bigger and bigger as the years go.

I do like just don't see myself ever buying one. M coupe yeah maybe.

[///Mflossin]

wider is better.

[vlad]

I wonder if scoops and buldges will stay on the production car ? :lostme:
That V8 will growl, no doubt !

[voltron88x]

e46 M3 looks 10x better IMO. not to say this one's engine won't make small children cry though.

[Yan-3]

i cant wait for the IAA this year at Frankfurt. i think it looks GREAT!!!

[Magnus]

After the E30, the M3s look shitty in pictures, but always have a nice presence/weight in person. I find people always saying to wait until you see them in person... They are correct.

[CeeP]

needs to be more flared in the rear and have a bumper similar to the e60 m5's.
then it would be nice, althought I don't like that v8 lump they're putting in it.

[Steve88M3]

After the E30, the M3s look shitty in pictures, but always have a nice presence/weight in person. I find people always saying to wait until you see them in person... They are correct.

Indeed. Good eye Mags.

[88MPOWER]

I'm diggin the new m3. I don't really like the idea of the little hood scoop on the new m3 though. other than that, i cant wait to see it in person:Jake:

[OnrailsM3]

Dimensionally it's nearly the same as the E24 6 series.

Yup, it's a porker.

Numbers for the old 6
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 in
Track front 1430 mm 56.3 in
rear 1460 mm 57.5 in
Length 4815 mm 189.6 in
Width 1725 mm 67.9 in
Height 1365 mm 53.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1460 kg 3219 lb

And the E92
Length 4588 mm / 180.6 in
Width 1782 mm / 70.2 in
Height 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Wheelbase 2760 mm / 108.7 in
Weight 1620 kg / 3,571 lbs
Front / Rear Track F 1500 mm / 59.1 in
R 1513 mm / 59.6 in

It's a little shorter and wider with another 150 horses....and another ~300 pounds.