Interesting, 2012 M4 coupe replacing M3 coupe

z4z4z4 · 11-02-2011, 02:43 AM

BMW traditionally launches its M3 as a coupe and follows later with the sedan. Not next year, however, when the new flyer surfaces. Word in Europe is that the M3 badge will appear only on the sedan.

The reason is, apparently, that BMW wants something on which to pin a 4-Series badge. So what has been the two-door M3 will now become the M4. BMW is said to be spinning the two-door version of the 3-Series off into a 4-Series - more closely mirroring the 5-Series sedan and its coupe/convertible counterpart, the 6-Series.

ZheHbKa · 11-03-2011, 11:34 AM

i think its just rumors, we heard them plenty of times before

35iDriver · 11-03-2011, 01:20 PM

Sounds like just another excuse to justify a higher price.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-03-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

i think its just rumors, we heard them plenty of times before

This ^^^ just rumours at this point in time ... the 2012 will still be the V8 like it was up to now offering a MT or M-DCT for the e9x M3.

rumours have it that the ///M Division is working on a brand new engine for the ///M3 ... I venture to guess it will be along the lines what is now available in the sDrive Z4 35i or 35is. i.e. a inline 6 with twin turbo perhaps a few more HP to make it different. All this for 2013 of course. I hope the ///M Division will also make available a more powerful V8 as an option for customers that like to take the M3 to the track

EDIT - REMOVED "V" FROM INLINE 6 THANKS wiles335i FOR SPOTTING MY TYPO

ManiacGT · 11-03-2011, 01:58 PM

Not to wish a flame war but what's this got to do with the Z4?

z4z4z4 · 11-03-2011, 08:57 PM

^^^ Agreed. The original intent of the thread was slightly relative since "we" are the only ones in the lineup with 4 in our name.

Sorry.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-03-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ManiacGT

Not to wish a flame war but what's this got to do with the Z4?

I have to agree ^^^ I think we can forgive the OP he / she my have posted this in the wrong forum ...

Z4Andy · 11-04-2011, 07:46 AM

5 door F80 M3

Coupe F82 M4

It's all marketing.

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z4z4z4 Lieutenant 45 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 2002 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mild mediterranean breezes iTrader: (1)	^^^ Agreed. The original intent of the thread was slightly relative since "we" are the only ones in the lineup with 4 in our name. Sorry. __________________ Sold 2011 Z4, kept 2002 M3 PM for various e89 parts 4sale.
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Z4Andy Private First Class 10 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive 35iS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Re: 5 door F80 M3 Coupe F82 M4 It's all marketing.
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