Automobile Mag: 2012 F30 / F32 3-series gets 5 variants, including GT. No M3 sedan.

SteveMD · 03-22-2010, 02:48 PM

My gut is that if the M3 ends up with a 6 it will a slightly larger displacement than the N54/55...maybe 3.2 or possibly 3.5.

Just a hunch and not based on any real info.

MRSSIIM3 · 03-22-2010, 02:51 PM

turbo charged m3?

blahh now i need to think bigger than bimmer. audis 110k rs5 isnt looking that bad anymore...

Oulixes · 03-22-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWI6

Am I the only one who is really dissapointed in the fact that the car does not use double wishbones in the front????????

No, you are not the only one.

FrankiE90 · 03-22-2010, 02:58 PM

four banger 245-hp 2.0-liter turbodiesels - i'll drive it.

boogiee90 · 03-22-2010, 03:08 PM

I'm gonna buy M3 E90 and lock it up in a very safe storage! just in case

sappersix · 03-22-2010, 03:09 PM

Just adding another voice calling for an M3 sedan! Maybe I should trade up now...

WilliamE92 · 03-22-2010, 03:17 PM

Oh god please tell me it wont look like that

I guess my e92 will hold more value now!

Imola.ZHP · 03-22-2010, 03:33 PM

Isn't it kinda early to close the door on the possibility of an F30 M3?

The F30 isn't even out yet, lol...

mkoesel · 03-22-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dvs8

So those wanting a new redesigned M3 sedan will now head over to Audi for their RS4 and to Mercedes for their AMG C63. Too bad.

Don't count on a new RS4 in the North America. In fact, don't even count on a B8 RS4 sedan at all. Could be wagon only.

Zero.7 · 03-22-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dvs8

So those wanting a new redesigned M3 sedan will now head over to Audi for their RS4 and to Mercedes for their AMG C63. Too bad.

Well, the B8 RS5 is not coming here, so I wouldn't get your hopes up for the B9 RS4. I don't even think Audi is even making a B8 RS4.

EDIT: Didn't read the above post before posting.

Zero.7 · 03-22-2010, 03:43 PM

If that article has any truth to it, I'm not too surprised that there's no M3 saloon. I mean, there were no e46 M3 saloons either.

AllydNYC · 03-22-2010, 03:45 PM

No sedan m3, a Godzilla is looking more and more like my next car...

Papa13 · 03-22-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UAP1

The next-generation M3 will only come in coupe and convertible versions. In both cases, the 420-hp V-8 will be replaced by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six good for around 450 hp.

I found this to be the most interesting thing in the whole article.

No way it will be a 3 liter, M will make it at least 3.2. I just cant see the old e46 having a larger displacement then the 2 models newer f30 m3..

Bummer about the no M3 sedan...

Best looking M3 imo

mkoesel · 03-22-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AllydNYC

No sedan m3, a Godzilla is looking more and more like my next car...

Because you are expecting Nissan to release a GTR sedan any day now?

e46e92love · 03-22-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ArabianSensation

Automobile Mag reports on the next generation F30 / F32 3-series, including a 3-series GT version. Interestingly, no M3 sedan will be made in the next generation.

Not sure I'm happy about them changing the front suspension set-up.....wonder how much BMW can make cutting their cars down so they are complete garbage.....

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Originally Posted by T i h o r

Enough is enough..

+1...

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Originally Posted by otisdog

and BMW doesn't make it.

+10000

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Originally Posted by 808six

yet another bmw fail

But they have gotten so good at failing.....

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Originally Posted by Murderface

Also, they're not going to bring us the M3 sedan but they are making that abomination of design known as the GT? BMW has really gotten off in the weeds these past few years with all of these niche vehicles. No wonder momentum has swung in Audi's favor, they are focused on building high quality versions of the vehicles people have always wanted to buy instead of building a bunch of weird niche cars that no one wants.

Audi is beginning to kick BMW's a** all over the place. Enthusiasts are beginning to even jump ship. Never thought I'd see the day....

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Originally Posted by hamama3

turbo charged m3?

blahh now i need to think bigger than bimmer. audis 110k rs5 isnt looking that bad anymore...

Amen brother.....

Cheers,
e46e92

Papa13 · 03-22-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by e46e92love

Not sure I'm happy about them changing the front suspension set-up.....wonder how much BMW can make cutting their cars down so they are complete garbage.....

+1...

+10000

But they have gotten so good at failing.....

Audi is beginning to kick BMW's a** all over the place. Enthusiasts are beginning to even jump ship. Never thought I'd see the day....

Amen brother.....

Cheers,
e46e92

BMW > Audi

If your going to jump ship, jump up at least to Porsche, why fall to audi?

gqmd · 03-22-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GAaaAR

I doubt the M3 will receive a 3.0 Twin Turbo. If anything it'll be a higher displacement or V8 twin turbo. It needs to have some bragging rights over the N54.

Actually...the V8 twin turbo is for the M5.

Zero.7 · 03-22-2010, 05:46 PM

bmc335 · 03-22-2010, 05:47 PM

No M3 Sedan???? WTF?? I hope that isn't the case..

e46e92love · 03-22-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa13

BMW > Audi

If your going to jump ship, jump up at least to Porsche, why fall to audi?

I don't disagree, but I also agree with a few comments here that there are many who are beginning to make the switch, causing the tide to turn. Hell, even Clarkson talks about it

Audi seems to have chosen to focus on making a few models really good, something BMW used to be great at, and now they are beginning to feel like Merc with its many offerings, something I thought always weekend Merc.

Cheers,
e46e92

gqmd · 03-22-2010, 05:56 PM

I'm so glad there's no M3 sedan. I never understood it. Whenever i'd go to a BMW meet, the M3 ratio would be like 10:1 (coupe:sedan). Good business decision by BMW.

BGM · 03-22-2010, 06:09 PM

what with all the people up in arms about no m3 saloon?

the 4 doors look awful imo, it is far better suited to a coupe..

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