E36 & F80

[Andrew115]

Not sure who you are but I had fun checking out your E36 in semi track spec Saturday. Walking out to my car from Starbucks I saw this parked behind me. Nice ride, rear seat was removed interior looked pretty good, the number and tires (among other things) made me think it was setup for some track fun.


Added another pic from other angle to help illustrate real size.

[CanAutM3]

The difference in size is staggering

[JTO24]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The difference in size is staggering

+1 first thing I noticed!

[doberzus]

The new M3 is basically a E38 740I....

[RickMonet]

I would like to see size comparison between E39 M5 and F80 M3 - I bet they are pretty similar.

I always liked the design of the E39 M5.

[jeff@autocouture]

nice

[Brosef]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The difference in size is staggering

+1. crazy how different it is when looking side by side

[Andrew115]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The difference in size is staggering

I added another pic to show the size better. In person it looks a little smaller but not as much as the first pic shows. The angle of the first pic plays the size of the F80 up larger than it is. While its bigger not as much as you would expect.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Andrew115

I added another pic to show the size better. In person it looks a little smaller but not as much as the first pic shows. The angle of the first pic plays the size of the F80 up larger than it is. While its bigger not as much as you would expect.

Aha, those darn fish eyes on camera phones

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by RickMonet

I would like to see size comparison between E39 M5 and F80 M3 - I bet they are pretty similar.

I always liked the design of the E39 M5.

Here are some comparison stats:

E39 (5 Series 1995-2003):
Wheelbase 2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Length 4,775 mm (188.0 in)
Width 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height 1,435 mm (56.5 in)

F80:
Wheelbase 2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length 4,624 mm (182.0 in)
Width 1,811 mm (71.3 in)
Height 1,429 mm (56.3 in)


Bigger, but not as big as an E39

[mike@x-ph.com]

The E36 looks like a miniature car when parked next to the F80

[SOM3]

Your M3 looks silver in these pics. AWESOME!

[dkhm3]

awwww. fond memories of my '99 coupe. But your car looks freakin amazing

can you comment on the black finish on the wheels? Is it easy to scratch ? I am wondering if I am going to regret not going with black- My concern is curb rash repair- is it also hard to fix that on the black?

[Andrew115]

Originally Posted by SOM3

Your M3 looks silver in these pics. AWESOME!

Thanks, loving the color. I have got lots of compliments on the color.

It looks silver 99% of the time. The "blue hue" = bad is played up in a big way. Maybe a blue heron ?

It does however have a hint of icy blue when next to glacier silver.

[RingMeister01]

E36 wins

[VMRWheels]

Nice! Interesting to see the transitions/growth in design and size

[kitw]

e36 M3:
174.5" long
67.3" wide
3175 lbs

F80 M3:
182" long
71.3" wide
3540 lbs

7.5" and 365 lbs does not a 7 series make. Let's be realistic here, people.

[SakhirM4]

The top picture is really distorted by lens and makes the E36 look much smaller than it is. Second picture is much more accurate.

[zsx_m]

You guys are also comparing a sedan to a coupe..