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Old 03-30-06, 09:39 AM
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The 'computer illustations' look nothing like the spy shots. The illustrations are trying too hard to take cues from the M5.

While this new M3 looks a bit big IMHO I think it still looks good.
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the front is nice, not sure about the rear. with such aggressive front (the fenders), i would expect the rear to be more aggressive than this
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Originally Posted by rominl
the front is nice, not sure about the rear. with such aggressive front (the fenders), i would expect the rear to be more aggressive than this
I agree. But then again, there is also a lot of tape around the back. It looks like a fake rear bumper as well; look at the bottom edge between the double exhaust...
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I agree. But then again, there is also a lot of tape around the back. It looks like a fake rear bumper as well; look at the bottom edge between the double exhaust...
yeah, could be. but the rear fenders don't look that aggressive too?
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The powerful M-version of BMW’s 3-series is scheduled for launch next year only.
The 3-series M will be available as coupe, convertible and four door. For the first time power will come from a V 8 powerplant, deriving from the M 5 and M 6. It is a 4,0 litre engine delivering 415 HP, transmission is a seven speed SMG gearbox,. A traditional six speed manual transmission will be offered as an option.

The photos are showing an almost undisguised M 3 coupe prototype from all angles on yesterday’s test drive in Munich featuring the large air intakes at the front end, wider fenders and four exhaust pipes. Another year later BMW will launch an M 3 convertible - and a four door version.

Copyright by Hans G. Lehmann

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umm still i think the rear doesn't look as aggressive as it could be, specially the fender flares. but i can see how aggressive the front is
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Old 06-01-06, 11:21 PM
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man that top view shot you can really see how huge the fenders are
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