11-04-2009, 07:07 AM | #1 |
Administrator
![]() 44601
Rep 21,343
Posts |
![]()
As featured on Bimmerpost Homepage.
We bring you the first look ever at the next generation BMW 3-series sedan (F30)!! We didn't expect to see the test mules until after the F10 5-series reveal, but it looks like we're getting an early peek at the F30, which is due to be out in 2012. Let the strip tease begin! ![]()
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel |
11-04-2009, 07:16 AM | #2 |
Banned
![]() 159
Rep 2,042
Posts |
Those look like AP Racing 4-piston front brake calipers or similar. That's interesting. The rest of the body looks terrible. Hopefully much nicer under the camoflague!!
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 07:20 AM | #3 | |
Administrator
![]() 44601
Rep 21,343
Posts |
Quote:
![]() ![]()
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 07:43 AM | #4 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 100
Rep 1,996
Posts |
I agree proportions look nice.... I'm guessing that a lot will change between now and when the release will happen!
__________________
________________
My ///M is in my garage ![]() ![]() 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey | Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 07:45 AM | #5 | |
Administrator
![]() 44601
Rep 21,343
Posts |
Quote:
I love the super short overhangs! Can't wait ![]() ![]()
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 07:52 AM | #6 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 148
Rep 926
Posts |
I heard that this car will bow at the end of next year or sometime in 2011, instead of 2012. Why they decided to cut down the life cycle of the E9X is still a mystery. I believe the E46s lived for 7-8 years, while the E9X has been around since 2006
__________________
92 Mazda Mx6 (sold), 00 VW Jetta (sold),
07 BMW 335i (sold), 10 VW Jetta (sold), 14 BMW X5 35ix (sold), 18 VW Jetta (totaled), 19 Audi SQ5 (sold), 20 Audi S6 (sold), 22 Audi SQ5 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 07:54 AM | #7 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 67
Rep 1,543
Posts
Drives: M235i
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Cincinnati
|
It looks like a monster truck! lol what's with the jankass trailer?
Love how short the rear end is and that front end definitely has some potential. Seems like the car is relatively proportionate to the E90, but hopefully whatever the hell is on those mirrors doesn't make it to production. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 07:56 AM | #8 |
Administrator
![]() 44601
Rep 21,343
Posts |
No worries, it's just reflective tape or plastic. You see it on all the early test mule BMWs nowadays.
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:04 AM | #9 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 67
Rep 1,543
Posts
Drives: M235i
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Cincinnati
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:15 AM | #12 |
First Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() 25
Rep 318
Posts |
I thought it looked a little bigger.
__________________
2008 AW 335i (Lemon), 2009 AW 335i (Round 2 w/ Basic Mods), 2011 BSM 335i LCI MSport (Sucked), 2010 PW MINI Cooper S Hatchback, 2014 AW M235i, 2017 X5
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:19 AM | #13 |
Major General
![]() ![]() 5966
Rep 9,124
Posts |
Nothing but camo tape and panels. We wont see the real thing for awhile. They are probrably testing the new drivetrain and suspension components.
__________________
![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:19 AM | #14 |
Major General
![]() ![]() ![]() 672
Rep 7,148
Posts |
these squared mirrors gotta stop!!!
__________________
2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange
2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold> |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:21 AM | #15 |
Still waiting...
![]() 25
Rep 886
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:32 AM | #17 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 93
Rep 2,168
Posts |
How exciting. The car looks bigger to me, and nicely proportioned.
I can't wait to see what they do with the interior, and whether they decide to splash out and put their new instrument panels in from 7 and 5, even if they are scaled down somewhat... also imho, the interior needs a lot of work to bring it up to standard with its competitors... This made my day ![]()
__________________
'05 E90 325i | '06 E90 325i | '08 E90 325i LCI | '13 F30 328i M-Sport | '14 F10 535d M-Sport
Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i ![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 08:42 AM | #18 | |
Secret Agent
101
Rep 497
Posts |
Quote:
True. The lifecycle of current models will be a bit shorter - since quicker shift to new platforms will allow reaching better profitability than today. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 09:08 AM | #20 | |
Private First Class
![]() ![]() 11
Rep 149
Posts |
Quote:
Now if you can sell more cars by updating the design more frequently, and those incremental sales are enough to surpass the development costs, then that's another story.
__________________
2006 330i - 6MT ZSP ZPP
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 09:09 AM | #21 |
Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 42
Rep 470
Posts |
You guys always amaze me with camouflaged cars. I simply can't get excited or disappointed with them. There's just no way I can tell much.
__________________
2008 E70 X5 3.0 Alpine White
2005 E90 325 Black Sapphire |
Appreciate
0
|
11-04-2009, 09:29 AM | #22 |
Moderator
![]() 667
Rep 10,865
Posts |
I was hoping for some clues about the 4 cyl turbo and weight reduction strategies. Proportions appear fine. Might help to impose/overlay outline of current E90 from photos taken from identical angles/distance. Maybe a PS maven could even shave off the padding.
__________________
My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808
my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 ![]() Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279 |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|