[aapriadi]

Guys, I dunno if it’s a repost or if this is even real (looks photoshopped to me but damn I love it )..I’m in Singapore now and found this a few days ago on an Indonesian Autocar magazine, took the pics with my cellphone so sorry for the poor quality..check the pics, sorry its in Indonesian but I’ll translate it for you guys
The new M3 will use a smart electronic system called Flexray: a high speed network that will enable sharper and quicker throttle response, electronic dampening and gear shifting. It will debut in Nov 07 and go on sale in early 08. The new M3 will use V8 engine, which is adapted from the current V10 (420hp) M5 engine, accompanied with 7speed paddle-shift and will have better handling and balance.
Advantages: the new engine block is shorter than the previous’ inline 6, has better weight distribution and will be quicker. Available transmissions on the new M3: 7speed manual/automatic and DSG with double clutch.
Forgive me if my English translation isnt satisfactory but that’s it for now. Please don’t slam me, I’m only posting what I saw. Happy holidays

[Chesmu]

that's a 4 door, baby. I dont think the back door handle is a fake...I think I can see the line for the rear door. I don't think that the new ///M....but I could be wrong.

[sflgator]

"DSG" tranny option, not SMG? So, maybe the rumors are true...BMW dumps the SMG for a double clutch DSG???? This would make sense since enthusiasts have been saying that the Audi DSG is superior to BMW's SMG tranny. Also, I wonder why the price says $104,500 U.S. dollars...must be the price in Singapore that's equivalent to U.S. dollars...things like this are always so much more $$ in other countries...OMG!

[aapriadi]

i dont see any power bulge on the hood so i'm guessing its a photoshop? i'm hoping there'll be a 4dr m3 though

[aapriadi]

Originally Posted by sflgator

"DSG" tranny option, not SMG? So, maybe the rumors are true...BMW dumps the SMG for a double clutch DSG???? This would make sense since enthusiasts have been saying that the Audi DSG is superior to BMW's SMG tranny. Also, I wonder why the price says $104,500 U.S. dollars...must be the price in Singapore that's equivalent to U.S. dollars...things like this are always so much more $$ in other countries...OMG!

you're right about the price, its either the price of m3 in indonesia/singapore converted to USD..crazy huh

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by Chesmu

that's a 4 door, baby. I dont think the back door handle is a fake...I think I can see the line for the rear door. I don't think that the new ///M....but I could be wrong.

I thought they were making M3 coupes and sedans

[aapriadi]

look at the concavity on those rims too, they look so damn sexy

[caesardog217]

the m3 sedan has the e92 headlights. I think this pic is a photoshop

[MB330]

Originally Posted by aapriadi

look at the concavity on those rims too, they look so damn sexy

And tire size. I don't think you will see this tires on 328i!
7 speed - now MBZ commercial can't blame "only one in a world luxary car with 7 speed AT" .

[ynotony]

Originally Posted by caesardog217

the m3 sedan has the e92 headlights. I think this pic is a photoshop

Yea the sedan has been photographed with the front end of the coupe so this is definitely fake. (the pictures atleast, the details I dunno)

[just4kickz]

Originally Posted by ynotony

Yea the sedan has been photographed with the front end of the coupe so this is definitely fake. (the pictures atleast, the details I dunno)

huh? the front is a coupe?

[Romo]

Let`s wait for the news........................instead off making the news....................all verry cheap IMO



Noboddy has the answer, butt BMW..........................

[Chesmu]

Originally Posted by Romo

Let`s wait for the news........................instead off making the news....................all verry cheap IMO



Noboddy has the answer, butt BMW..........................

.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..........................................

[Norsk]

Originally Posted by aapriadi

i dont see any power bulge on the hood so i'm guessing its a photoshop? i'm hoping there'll be a 4dr m3 though

+1 on the Power Dome (Bulge), caught that.

+ It's a fact, there will be a 4 Door M3

Nice PS, looks

[Norsk]

Originally Posted by caesardog217

the m3 sedan has the e92 headlights. I think this pic is a photoshop

Those are the headlights of an E90 (Sedan) and the whole care is the sedan's including the front.

Just front bumpers, wheels and wheel arches are PS.

[ksfrogman]

I agree with what some of the other posters have said on this thread. The hood does not look right. No bulge, and the lines from back to front should meet up with the kidney grilles. And yes, I thought the headlights would be different with the M3--more E92ish.

[Norsk]

E90 M3 Winter Testing

Lights are that of E90, tape makes it look like E92.

BMW Double Grill is that of and E92.

[bavarian19]

$104.50 dollars ... I'll take a dozen


I somewhat like the sedan with the front end of the coupe. I really hope the 4 door M3 looks that way...

[Chesmu]

I'm up for a 4-door M3, baby. Transport the kids to daycare faster than ever before!

[Norsk]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

$104.50 dollars ... I'll take a dozen


I somewhat like the sedan with the front end of the coupe. I really hope the 4 door M3 looks that way...

Great, cuz you're looking at the the pure front end of a an E90 sedan with PS bumper.

[musc]

A dual-clutch SMG/DSG would be nice. It didn't mention how many gears the DSG would have. At one point, there was rumor of an 8-speed DSG. I wonder if the 7-speed is the SMG III or a brand new automatic. If it is a new automatic, I wonder if that would migrate into the current models like the 335i.

As long as they give the DSG a true launch control, things look promising.

[ksfrogman]

But look at the hoodline, and where it meets the kidney grille. See red arrow: