Photos: Autobild Goes Hands-On With F30 3 Series Sport Line

JesperGustavsson · 11-15-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

I really like this Sport version. That engine looks TINY!!!

+1, It looks really small!

M-Power111 · 11-15-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JesperGustavsson

+1, It looks really small!

its not the size of the engine, its how it....

E92LNGCGY · 11-15-2011, 05:06 PM

Certain angles from the front make the new 3 look very wide.

JasonCSU · 11-15-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by E39hijinks

Looks like BMW went backwards from the E46 with the trunk hinges. Cost cutting measures, I suppose. Overall though seems like a great evolution of the 3-Series.

I thought that as well until someone in a previous post pointed out that those type of hinges are necessary for an 'automated close' feature of the trunk lid.

username604 · 11-15-2011, 07:02 PM

what's up with the trunk not having hydraulics? looks like the trunk arms on a camry with plastic covers on them.
bmw cutting back

Vector Pilot · 11-15-2011, 07:09 PM

The F30 looks great in a natural setting and it's getting to the point I have to it see in person.

Jason · 11-15-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by davidkneiber

what's up with the trunk not having hydraulics? looks like the trunk arms on a camry with plastic covers on them.
bmw cutting back

Please look above your last post. There's your answer.

BMWRL · 11-15-2011, 07:27 PM

I can't wait to see one on the road! Looking lean and mean!

esqu1re · 11-15-2011, 10:55 PM

I dont hate it like the 1 series...but still ambivalent. Will have to see in person. . .

M5007 · 11-16-2011, 12:46 AM

Engine compartment looks empty. The motor is not filling up the engine bay.

The accent stitching is nice.

Dante · 11-16-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ACSE90

Engine compartment looks empty. The motor is not filling up the engine bay.

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Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

That engine looks TINY!!!

Full Engine Bay = Large motor is heavy motor. Results in lots of understeer and bad front/rear weight ratio due to mounting on or even in front axle -> AUDI

Empty Engine Bay = Small motor is lighter. Engine can be placed further back behind axle (gap in front). Much better handling and perfect 50:50 weight ratio. Overall weigth saving, better crash safety -> BMW

Can't really complain about that.

Overlord · 11-16-2011, 08:53 AM

I still can't stand that hood line. It's like they made no effort to blend it in like the current 3's. It totally disrupts the lines.

US///M3 · 11-16-2011, 09:26 AM

The F30's front looks like it has an evil smile,like a grin. I like it.

Alan l. · 11-16-2011, 11:20 AM

I am not feeling this car without the Msport package. Plus i am also starting to see why bmw said this will also be the most profitable 3 series for them ever when I look at the interior pics.

dvil9 · 11-16-2011, 11:25 AM

Those bars behind the grills are hideous! How can BMW let that pass? You know that car reviewers are going to be all over that! Seemes like a novice design mistake. YURK!

US///M3 · 11-16-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dvil9

Those bars behind the grills are hideous! How can BMW let that pass? You know that car reviewers are going to be all over that! Seemes like a novice design mistake. YURK!

In real life,you don't see those bars a lot of models like the E60 have those bars.

J-boogey · 11-16-2011, 11:38 AM

i dunno i still don't like the car.. maybe when i see it in person i'll have a change of heart.

Kourrist · 11-16-2011, 01:39 PM

I really like it!! The interior is perfect!

m balla · 11-16-2011, 04:26 PM

It is definitely time to start driving M3s or better

We ride, we ride, M3s or better

3-series is starting to look like a VW

m balla · 11-16-2011, 04:28 PM

And what is up with the SOS button... what happened to the cool knight rider, sea wolf drop down cover?

TheBMWKing · 11-16-2011, 05:12 PM

I hate how the new 3 series is so beautiful yet it is slower than the old 3 series. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds?? I might not even get it because of that

xDrive35i · 11-16-2011, 08:01 PM

I love the new F30, but the front end just looks too angry. I almost wish someone would come out with an aftermarket body molding that would cover the extension of the headlight housing. But then again, it might look too much like the E90 LCI. It really reveals the notion that maybe the design team couldn't really make the E90 LCI better, so they just had to make it different with patchwork for the F30.

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