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Old 09-01-05, 07:33 AM
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Default BMW M3 spied; 400-plus hp V8 expected for new model

Heavily disguised, but it's the new M3, so I guess many of you still want to see it




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Posted Date: 9/1/05
Expect V8 magic when BMW unveils its E90-series M3, though that won’t happen until 2007. We hear BMW plans 400-plus hp transmitted through a seven-speed sequential manual gearbox. BMW will offer a six-speed manual and possibly an automatic as an option. We also hear rumblings of the return of the four-door M3—absent from the E46 range—to complement the coupe and convertible lineup.

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I don't like that rear end, hopefully it looks better undisguised.
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sure it's the m3?

could be just the regular 3 coupe ...
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I want to see the undisguised pics. I hope it's not jacked up too badly.
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Originally Posted by whoster
sure it's the m3?

could be just the regular 3 coupe ...
Ask autoweek
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Looks like many things!
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hahha if they cover it up enough, they won't be able to even look out of the windshield
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Originally Posted by whoster
sure it's the m3?

could be just the regular 3 coupe ...
I think its the 3 series, turbo version. Look at the FMIC in the grill there. Also, M3's ALWAYS have dual exhaust with dual tips. That is just dual exhaust single tip, with the bumper cutout also for singlle tip only. Also, I don't see the standard M3 side vents in the fender, but they could just be covered up, although I thought they were functional. Could just be a regular 3 series also, with that FMIC looking thing being just a long and low set radiator.
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Originally Posted by NYLexSC
Also, M3's ALWAYS have dual exhaust with dual tips. That is just dual exhaust single tip, with the bumper cutout also for singlle tip only.
M3's don't ALWAYS have quad exhaust pipes. The current M3 was the first one to receive that treatment.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Looks like many things!

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