3 Series Gran Turismo (GT) LCI prototype spotted

Alvinized52 · 04-01-2016, 08:38 PM

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I parked next to this zebra'd car today. At first I thought it was just another ///M Wanna Be that's trying to get attention... (we get a lot of those epic fails in SoCal). Then after a closer look, I started wondering if it was legit... It is April Fools Day after all! LOL!

Turns out it's a 3 Series Gran Truismo LCI prototype.

RickFLM4 · 04-01-2016, 08:44 PM

428GC?

M3ZING · 04-01-2016, 08:48 PM

Looks like a 5 series gran turismo.

M3ZING · 04-01-2016, 08:49 PM

Any interior changes?

STOOF · 04-01-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

428GC?

Thats what it looks like to me.

Has the 4 series fender trim.

Doesnt look like Msport type of bumper either.

SakhirM4 · 04-01-2016, 09:05 PM

428 Gc

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mrmoua2u · 04-01-2016, 09:14 PM

Butt ugly to me but it will be beautiful in someone's eyes.

DG20 · 04-01-2016, 09:29 PM

This is most definitely an LCI F34 3 series Gran Turismo. Same fender openings and same rear quarter windows.

SCOTT26 · 04-02-2016, 10:24 AM

3er Gran Turismo Life Cycle Impulse.

Zirenz2006 · 04-02-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

3er Gran Turismo Life Cycle Impulse.

Scott when will this be shown? Will it be in May like the F30 last year?

goj · 04-02-2016, 12:50 PM

Hey, that's a good looking car...next to the 3 series GT

goj · 04-02-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

428GC?

Thats what it looks like to me.

Has the 4 series fender trim.

Doesnt look like Msport type of bumper either.

Notice the 50 aspect ratio on the tire. NOT 4 GC

Russkey · 04-02-2016, 12:53 PM

I'm a big fan of all BMW cars accept GTs. Can't believe they are still around

Zirenz2006 · 04-02-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Russkey

I'm a big fan of all BMW cars accept GTs. Can't believe they are still around

Why can't you believe it?

Alvinized52 · 04-02-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by goj

Hey, that's a good looking car...next to the 3 series GT

Lol. Yes... That's my M4.

ACZakka325i · 04-02-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Why can't you believe it?

Because GT sales were dismal for the 3 and 5 series models. They have been superseded by the Gran Coupes.

BMW, please make it stop.

Zirenz2006 · 04-02-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Because GT sales were dismal for the 3 and 5 series models. They have been superseded by the Gran Coupes.

BMW, please make it stop.

Sales for the 3GT were dismal? Do you have #'s?

superherorockstar · 04-02-2016, 01:42 PM

Is it me or do the wheels seem way too small

F80NJM3 · 04-02-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

428GC?

Too tall for a gc

Bosozoku · 04-02-2016, 02:22 PM

Weird that the Hofmeister kink is missing.
That's a signature BMW styling cue.

dbtheo · 04-02-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Because GT sales were dismal for the 3 and 5 series models. They have been superseded by the Gran Coupes.

BMW, please make it stop.

scratching my head on this one... we sell every single 3 GT we can get our hands on... frankly almost can't get enough of them. For us at least it also outsells the 4 GC by a considerable margin as the 4er cannot compete/compare on size and space.

Tim P · 04-02-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dbtheo

scratching my head on this one... we sell every single 3 GT we can get our hands on... frankly almost can't get enough of them. For us at least it also outsells the 4 GC by a considerable margin as the 4er cannot compete/compare on size and space.

I'll 2nd this. My BMW Center does very well with them.

There's more rear legroom in the 3GT vs. normal 3s and 5s, which is a huge selling point. The rear hatch provides huge square-footage and there's a bit more ground clearance than the normal 3 Series.

A lot of folks embrace these characteristics, and get over the looks very quickly.

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