Spotted a 2012 F30 3-Series at The Ring today

datbimmerdoe · 09-08-2010, 12:12 AM

nice side profile! also, that's the smoothest hoffmeister kink i've ever seen. hmm...

E91_E88_E21 · 09-08-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Yes, I suspect you are right about that.

One other thing I noticed with these newest pictures, is that the front (and rear?) brakes seems smaller than on that mule first spotted in Nov. '09.

I'm think both sets of wheels are 17". What do you guys think?

styling 284 painted black 8x17"

SamS · 09-08-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by E_90

styling 284 painted black 8x17"

Style 284 has thinner spokes, with alternating ones that don't reach all the way out to the edge of the rim. These are different.

positiveions · 09-08-2010, 08:04 AM

dual exhaust? assuming it is N54 being tested
off topic, there is an E60 M5 inside where it says: (something) Taxi. I wish I have that taxi around. haha

Buegie · 09-08-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

dual exhaust? assuming it is N54 being tested
off topic, there is an E60 M5 inside where it says: (something) Taxi. I wish I have that taxi around. haha

good eye, i didn't notice that at first...It's the Ring Taxi, a driver will take up to four people along on a lap around the ring at high speed. It's something I've always wanted to do

prototyp · 09-08-2010, 12:55 PM

Looking Audi A4 ish dimensionally... longer and a bit wider than the E90. Not a bad thing imo - A4's the perfect size for a family of four yet not too a 'big' a car for solo commuting.

Lets hope BMW keeps the weight down.

TK-421 · 09-09-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by loudboxer

Looking Audi A4 ish dimensionally... longer and a bit wider than the E90. Not a bad thing imo - A4's the perfect size for a family of four yet not too a 'big' a car for solo commuting.

Lets hope BMW keeps the weight down.

Lol good luck with that one

carl_d · 09-09-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

4 cylinder diesel? MY GOD, what a fail...

It's by far the most popular engine and most of 3's made are 4 cylinder diesels.

carl_d · 09-09-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

dual exhaust? assuming it is N54 being tested
off topic, there is an E60 M5 inside where it says: (something) Taxi. I wish I have that taxi around. haha

Mostly likely a 335d or possibly 323d/325d with twin-turbo 4-cylinder. Doubt they'd test the N54 in the F30, more likely to use N55.

EDM92 · 09-09-2010, 07:52 PM

Oh no, 4 cylinder? Eeewwww!

jopa489 · 09-09-2010, 08:19 PM

Nice shots! Thanks for sharing with us.

carl_d · 09-10-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWorNOTHING

Oh no, 4 cylinder? Eeewwww!

Oh yes and coming your way. US will see F30's with turbo 4-cylinders in entry models. Turbo I4's will be used in the replacement for E90 I6 328i.

abc · 09-10-2010, 09:03 PM

does it really look larger? man i hope not. i want more interior room via better design, but no increased exterior dimensions... esp. length due to front/rear overhangs.

acerboo · 09-11-2010, 09:09 AM

not keen on the colour

Jason · 09-11-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

not keen on the colour

Me neither. The new bi-color paint option ("Zebra Whack") is going to cost 2x more I'm sure

And the Test Mule Aerodynamic Package Kit won't be cheap either.

southlight · 09-11-2010, 12:38 PM

Best regards,
south

Mark · 09-11-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Me neither. The new bi-color paint option ("Zebra Whack") is going to cost 2x more I'm sure

And the Test Mule Aerodynamic Package Kit won't be cheap either.

Im not a fan of the big bimmerpost.com stickers in the windows either, seems tacky for a production vehicle....

BayMoWe335 · 09-11-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by carl_d

It's by far the most popular engine and most of 3's made are 4 cylinder diesels.

Popular doesn't mean good or that I want it.

StealYourFace · 09-12-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Popular doesn't mean good or that I want it.

That's why they make so many different 3s. The US market only gets a few different ones though.

My 330i is a rather quick car - especially since I added a 3.64 rear end. It's so good though that even with 100 less horsepower it would still be entertaining and satisfying to drive.

iPhil · 09-12-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

dual exhaust? assuming it is N54 being tested

I can see two bumper cutouts but only one exhaust pipe.

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Originally Posted by carl_d

Mostly likely a 335d or possibly 323d/325d with twin-turbo 4-cylinder. Doubt they'd test the N54 in the F30, more likely to use N55.

It was definately a 4 cylinder diesel, but only by the sound I couldn't tell how many turbos it had, of course.

crackberry · 09-20-2010, 07:31 PM

i hope it looks like a mini 5 series. that thing is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

carl_d · 09-24-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by philip

I can see two bumper cutouts but only one exhaust pipe.

It was definately a 4 cylinder diesel, but only by the sound I couldn't tell how many turbos it had, of course.

Ah yes, its not easy to see but it does one pipe. Well spotted! Also note the brake disc's are small'ish. Its a 4 cyliner I think! One or two turbos is the queston?

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