2012 BMW 3 Series renderings and spyshots (Hybrid coming)
03-23-10, 08:04 PM
2012 BMW 3 Series renderings and spyshots (Hybrid coming)
more info
http://autoten.com/2010/03/24/...hots/
Turbo fours replace the 6 cylinder engines? I'm going to have to wait and see before I believe that part.
http://www.insideline.com/bmw/....html
Just the Facts:
Two years ahead of launch, IL offers an early look at the 2013 BMW 3 Series.
New 3 Series lineup comprises five models, including a new two-door hatch.
Turbocharged four-cylinder engines will replace the current straight 6s.
03-23-10, 08:13 PM
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Oh dear... Is every luxury automaker except Audi making their designs uglier?
03-23-10, 08:30 PM
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I hope that turbo 4's replace the base 6. Though they will be inline. I'm not sure why BMW prides itself on inline 6's. Horizontal, though more difficult to service, is better.
03-23-10, 08:34 PM
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umm........... if this is any indication, it's not a good sign......
why the "nose" has to get this big?
03-23-10, 08:38 PM
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03-23-10, 09:03 PM
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The rear looks better than the current 3 series, but the front blows.
03-23-10, 09:21 PM
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I'm not sure why BMW prides itself on inline 6's. Horizontal, though more difficult to service, is better.
bahahahahahaaha. Good one.
Front end is ugly as sin and just like acura's beak the kidneys are all way to big.
03-23-10, 09:33 PM
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Side profile looks like an early 2000s Peugeot, esp. the rear quarter. Seems smaller than the E90 too.
03-23-10, 09:37 PM
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I happen to like guinea pigs (had a few when I was younger) so those pics actually made me like it a bit
The front looks like the 5 series sucked on a lemon.
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03-23-10, 09:47 PM
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hahahahaha
Sweet looking front end...I love the LED's near the bumper
03-23-10, 09:59 PM
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the rear looks exactly the same except for the exhausts...but the front isnt too bad.
03-23-10, 10:17 PM
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03-23-10, 10:18 PM
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LOL! The first car in history to have an overbite AND underbite! Better get some dentures!
03-23-10, 11:56 PM
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don't know about the angry pig look...
03-24-10, 01:13 AM
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Some serious issues there... I wish BMW didn't have to ruin their classy styling... I guess it's too late to ask for it back
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