Next-gen 2019 BMW 3 Series (G20) prototype breaks cover! Spyshots Compilation

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 08-28-2018, 04:52 PM

That blow by at the 4:00 mark made me LOL.

spdandpwr · 08-28-2018, 05:27 PM

Yes, BMW is the Ultimate Driving Machine, but do we need to track a daily driven vehicle? I'm going to be James May for a second and say that this "ring" development strategy isn't to the benefit of the Everyday Driver.

nozydog · 08-28-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by spdandpwr

Yes, BMW is the Ultimate Driving Machine, but do we need to track a daily driven vehicle? I'm going to be James May for a second and say that this "ring" development strategy isn't to the benefit of the Everyday Driver.

Exactly why I’d choose a warm 330i M Sport over the M340i...

My current 340i handles perfectly well at maximum road cornering speeds and is (realistically) far too fast for the road. The new 330i should be just fine thank you...

530iDriver · 08-28-2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

I like the rear bumper design. taking cues from the m850. the first half of the car is all g30 though. this is basically a smaller g30 with a restyled front and rear bumper.

Yes it is a mini G30 5 Series.

Jadenkid22 · 08-28-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nozydog

Exactly why I’d choose a warm 330i M Sport over the M340i...

My current 340i handles perfectly well at maximum road cornering speeds and is (realistically) far too fast for the road. The new 330i should be just fine thank you...

Sounds like you guys are getting older and wiser !

Myself being 22 i want a M340i, imagine that beast with a catless downpipe and tune

Top Gon · 08-29-2018, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by spdandpwr

Yes, BMW is the Ultimate Driving Machine, but do we need to track a daily driven vehicle? I'm going to be James May for a second and say that this "ring" development strategy isn't to the benefit of the Everyday Driver.

These cars still get plenty of testing on the road. It's just easier to camp out at the 'ring and capture them testing there.

Plus, it's better when a car is over-engineered for what it can do.

mathys · 08-29-2018, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BF87

These cars still get plenty of testing on the road. It's just easier to camp out at the 'ring and capture them testing there.

Plus, it's better when a car is over-engineered for what it can do.

Also, the ring has some really bad putholes and such. Which gives the suspension a hard time regardless of 'track capabilities'.

eau_rouge · 08-29-2018, 04:30 AM

What's up with those exhaust pipes on the fully electrical vehicle?

G80indy · 08-29-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mathys

Quote:

Originally Posted by BF87

These cars still get plenty of testing on the road. It's just easier to camp out at the 'ring and capture them testing there.

Plus, it's better when a car is over-engineered for what it can do.

Also, the ring has some really bad putholes and such. Which gives the suspension a hard time regardless of 'track capabilities'.

Agree!
The ring is full of handling challenges

gemini.m3 · 08-29-2018, 09:30 PM

car seems real big.

OriginalFake · 08-30-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by deceptiv.M3

car seems real big.

Isn't it basically the exact same dimensions as the F30? Only lighter?

hans007 · 08-30-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OriginalFake

Isn't it basically the exact same dimensions as the F30? Only lighter?

supposedly its like an inch longer and an inch wider but more or less.

I think a lighter f30, with better steering (and also they let you option non runflats ) is already pretty damn good an improvement.

SCOTT26 · 08-30-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

The latest video shows a 330i, not an M340i.

Correct.
You only have to look at the X3/X4 to distinguish the M Performance from the regular models.
This is an M340d which shares the visuals with the M340i such as the Cerium Grey inserts. Of course everything else will be different but better? Hmmmmm....

SCOTT26 · 08-30-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eau_rouge

What's up with those exhaust pipes on the fully electrical vehicle?

Fake News

nozydog · 08-31-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OriginalFake

Isn't it basically the exact same dimensions as the F30? Only lighter?

No! I’m betting it’ll grow by at least two or three inches, which sadly will make it too long for me. The F30 is already too big

nozydog · 08-31-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Fake News

Scott, can you shed any light on how much G20 will grow in length over F30 please..?

OriginalFake · 09-01-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nozydog

No! I’m betting it’ll grow by at least two or three inches, which sadly will make it too long for me. The F30 is already too big

Pretty sure you're wrong.

nozydog · 09-01-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OriginalFake

Pretty sure you're wrong.

I sure hope I am believe me... if it’s the same length (or within an inch or so) as my F30 I’ll take one... and actually the G30 only grew by around an inch so there really is hope!!

LuisBoston · 09-01-2018, 08:36 PM

Spotted on State Street in Santa Barbara 9/1/18

The last one isn't the G20 but still interesting.

OriginalFake · 09-02-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nozydog

I sure hope I am believe me... if it’s the same length (or within an inch or so) as my F30 I’ll take one... and actually the G30 only grew by around an inch so there really is hope!!

This is from another thread.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1525952&page=3

According to the video above, the length and height of g20 remained the same as f30 while added a tad width (+3cm) with wider track. Hopefully BMW will keep the wider rear track format. Expect to see a better stance on the new 3er.

Took us several generations of gripes on the ever growing size of 3er until BMW finally recognized it had to stop the 3er from becoming the next 5er.

For reference: (generations of 3er length)

E21 - 4,355 mm (171.5 in)
E30 - 4,370 mm (172 in)
E36 - 4,430 mm (174 in)
E46 - 4,490 mm (177 in)
E90 - 4,610 mm (180 in)
F30 - 4,620 mm (182 in)
G20 - 4,620+/- mm (182+/- in) Unofficial

Aaaaaaaaa · 09-03-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LuisBoston

Spotted on State Street in Santa Barbara 9/1/18

The last one isn't the G20 but still interesting.

Wow good spotting! How did they sound? SUV looks to be the X7?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 09-03-2018, 09:46 PM

Scott26's signature proves BMW lost their mojo for a couple of years.

Excited to see what the future holds.

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