Scoop : 1M Coupe LCi (Life Cycle Impulse) Shows M3 Mirrors and Rear Spoiler

sparoz · 10-22-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spiderz17

I don't know, I'm just not seeing it.

+1

I am sure they would have those tapes over the hood and boot lid if they have made changes to it. No camouflage to me means nothing has changed, yet.

oasis3582 · 10-22-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperlativE90

You must be joking.
The only reason there would be a "power dome" on this car would be to appeal to those who feel bad bc they can't afford a true M car.
This is just a normal 135i with wider fenders, m3 side mirrors, m3 rims, m3 differential, and m3 brakes.

Yet, they call it a "///M Pure."
Pure because it has some left over parts from an M car, or "pure" because it has a relatively low redline, forced induction, and the same engine as a non-m.

Did you forget about the M suspension bits also?

As for a dedicated engine, you might as well get over that now...the Ms are going to be FI with shared engines going fwd.

///Mangler · 10-22-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

+1

I am sure they would have those tapes over the hood and boot lid if they have made changes to it. No camouflage to me means nothing has changed, yet.

Look at the lines of.the hood and fender. One is straight and one has much more curve. Also compare the hood roundel angle. One is flat and one is more angled.

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Booster · 10-22-2010, 11:56 AM

zamm3k · 10-22-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Booster

Robert · 10-22-2010, 01:31 PM

The hood and boot look exactly the same.

Haagen-Dazs · 10-22-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

The hood and boot look exactly the same.

PKumarM3 · 10-22-2010, 07:46 PM

its a shame that its a production motor rather than a ground up M motor, but bmw is showing how much they love the n54 motor by putting it in this vehicle. plus they are upping the boost - so that proves that the motor can actually take it.

the lsd, m3 bushings, m3 suspension, brakes, and 6sp only will make this car a glorious M vehicle.

it will be my m3's replacement for track duty in a few years. i am going to enjoy driving her around as a toy and once in a while autox beast!

all i am going to do is ast suspension, ss brake lines, a front mount, and a bmw perf ssk. oh yeah, black wheels and yellow laminx

ORIGIN M. · 10-26-2010, 03:18 AM

I knew I wasn't the only one seeing it for what it really is.

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Originally Posted by Robert

The hood and boot look exactly the same.

meganon · 11-18-2010, 03:51 PM

I found a Dutch recent article:
http://www.autoweek.nl/rijimpressie/...-serie-M-Coupe

Nothing new; except that there will be a M-button on the wheel. Effect: better gasresponse.

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Robert Major General 416 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	The hood and boot look exactly the same. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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PKumarM3 Air India 145 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	its a shame that its a production motor rather than a ground up M motor, but bmw is showing how much they love the n54 motor by putting it in this vehicle. plus they are upping the boost - so that proves that the motor can actually take it. the lsd, m3 bushings, m3 suspension, brakes, and 6sp only will make this car a glorious M vehicle. it will be my m3's replacement for track duty in a few years. i am going to enjoy driving her around as a toy and once in a while autox beast! all i am going to do is ast suspension, ss brake lines, a front mount, and a bmw perf ssk. oh yeah, black wheels and yellow laminx __________________ PKumarM3
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11-18-2010, 03:51 PM	#54
meganon New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW 123d Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I found a Dutch recent article: http://www.autoweek.nl/rijimpressie/...-serie-M-Coupe Nothing new; except that there will be a M-button on the wheel. Effect: better gasresponse.
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