First pic of the 2008 BMW M3 & Concept Pics revealed (pg2)

abdul 65 amg · 2nd January 2007, 02:00

here is the first pic of the all new BMW M3.Should expect at least 400 hp V8.

Sahil · 2nd January 2007, 02:51

The launch should be anytime now, bmwusa.com has taken the E39 m3 out of its model listing.

mclarenracer · 2nd January 2007, 05:52

isn't this one going to get a v8 and 500+ HP, what would be the price for India maybe around 45-50lacs. would love to get one.

ajmat · 2nd January 2007, 08:17

Ha, can't wait for my copy of CAR, due anytime now. Car India only give 10% of the real content

iraghava · 2nd January 2007, 12:23

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Originally Posted by mclarenracer

isn't this one going to get a v8 and 500+ HP, what would be the price for India maybe around 45-50lacs. would love to get one.

No, this one's going to get a 4-litre V8 with 400 bhp. Should be one hell of a car!!!

vinod · 2nd January 2007, 13:31

the car design doens't feel like it belongs to the BMW family.. isn't it ?

harsh87 · 2nd January 2007, 23:06

looks very japanese from the behind
no front and side views yet

tsxei · 2nd January 2007, 23:59

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Originally Posted by harsh87

looks very japanese from the behind
no front and side views yet

There's been a few spy photos floating around. Check out M3 - Jalopnik

elf · 3rd January 2007, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod

the car design doens't feel like it belongs to the BMW family.. isn't it ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by harsh87

looks very japanese from the behind
no front and side views yet

You can say that again! That's the most Japanese BMW behind of all time!

ajitkommini · 3rd January 2007, 10:39

Quoting Jalopnik here:

"Well, ok. Don't get too excited, because it turns out the shots aren't the real deal, but the digital handiwork of Motor Forecast's Barry Hayden. Looks like we'll just have to wait some more."

Check it out

1Day · 4th January 2007, 23:47

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Originally Posted by iraghava

No, this one's going to get a 4-litre V8 with 400 bhp. Should be one hell of a car!!!

but also add a little...one hell of an "UGLY" car at that...

i loved M3s but not this gen, will have to wait until the next one to fall in love again...too bad bmw ruined it, but it still would be a great car none the less but something i wouldnt ever consider anymore..

Rehaan · 5th January 2007, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Sahil

The launch should be anytime now, bmwusa.com has taken the E39 m3 out of its model listing.

E46 you mean.

When is the official unveiling going to be ?

cya
R

Maverick5490 · 5th January 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

E46 you mean.

When is the official unveiling going to be ?

cya
R

Correction.. its the E90.. E46 is the outgoing version..

abdul 65 amg · 5th January 2007, 21:44

It's only the first week of 2007 and we've already landed the scoop of the year: the new BMW M3. CAR's spies have obtained design documents leaking the look of BMW's new super-saloon - several months ahead of its launch this summer.
We used the blueprints to produce a series of four stunning computer-enhanced images revealing exactly how the Three range-topper will look. A sculpted front spoiler punctured by two deep air intakes and a reprofiled bonnet paint a menacing face; elsewhere, the M3 is distinguished by trademark M side gills, 19in alloys and a redesigned rear apron with the licence plate nestled low down in the back bumper.
Under the bonnet lies a V8 of between 4.0 and 4.2 litres' capacity. For full technical details, read the story in the latest CAR Magazine: we've got the full monty, from power outputs to redline details; 0-60mph times and transmission spec.

CAR Magazine - Carmagazine.co.uk

harsh87 · 7th January 2007, 23:31

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Originally Posted by abdul 65 amg

CAR Magazine - Carmagazine.co.uk

even the rear looks very japanese

it aint worth the extra premium if it doesnt look european
might as well get a cheap powerful japanese car if these pics are true

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abdul 65 amg BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brussels Posts: 252 Thanked: Once	It's only the first week of 2007 and we've already landed the scoop of the year: the new BMW M3. CAR's spies have obtained design documents leaking the look of BMW's new super-saloon - several months ahead of its launch this summer. We used the blueprints to produce a series of four stunning computer-enhanced images revealing exactly how the Three range-topper will look. A sculpted front spoiler punctured by two deep air intakes and a reprofiled bonnet paint a menacing face; elsewhere, the M3 is distinguished by trademark M side gills, 19in alloys and a redesigned rear apron with the licence plate nestled low down in the back bumper. Under the bonnet lies a V8 of between 4.0 and 4.2 litres' capacity. For full technical details, read the story in the latest CAR Magazine: we've got the full monty, from power outputs to redline details; 0-60mph times and transmission spec. CAR Magazine - Carmagazine.co.uk
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