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      08-02-2020, 04:48 PM   #155
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I have a coupe now. I have owned mostly coupes. The only sedans that I've owned were one of my E9X M3's and my '06 330i. The '06 330i is why I created this username.


Oups, I missed the swap. I also have a preference for coupes, of the 10 cars I’ve owned in my lifetime, only one was a 4-door.
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UK - Comp - Hockenheim Silver
JP - Base - Motegi Red under cosmoline
US - Comp - BSM under cosmoline
Nailed it.

And totally guessing, but looks like the US - Comp - BSM may have the 19"/20" wheel option (w/carbon ceramics?) vs. the others in 18"/19"?

Regardless, can't wait for the reveal and reviews.
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Oups, I missed the swap. I also have a preference for coupes, of the 10 cars I’ve owned in my lifetime, only one was a 4-door.
Same here, the only 4 door I had in the last 25 years was my F80, and that was what prompted the switch to the M8. I didn’t want to wait for the G82, and I didn’t want another F82.
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Nailed it.

And totally guessing, but looks like the US - Comp - BSM may have the 19"/20" wheel option (w/carbon ceramics?) vs. the others in 18"/19"?

Regardless, can't wait for the reveal and reviews.
Look very close at the tires on the BSM US Comp
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Look very close at the tires on the BSM US Comp
Do I spy pilot sport cup 2s???

Damn bmw is really upping the track game for the volume models
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The standard wheels look pretty darn good too.
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Do I spy pilot sport cup 2s???
Yup 👍🏼
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I was really close to buying a HS M2 not long ago but gave up on that for the more dramatic Camaro SS1LE. I am excited to see how HS looks on the M3 although I'm pretty sure I'll be aiming for a very dark color to help minimize the grille's presence.

I am definitely looking forward to how this thing drives/handles. Can't wait to get a set of keys and try it out.
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I wish we could see more of the white car next to the black M3. You can see an uncovered roof with the two aero lines on it(I don't think a standard 3 has those lines). I wondered if it was an M440i but you can see it's 4 door maybe that's just a change for the 21 3 series. It doesn't have the bumpers covered either.
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I wish we could see more of the white car next to the black M3. You can see an uncovered roof with the two aero lines on it(I don't think a standard 3 has those lines). I wondered if it was an M440i but you can see it's 4 door maybe that's just a change for the 21 3 series. It doesn't have the bumpers covered either.
You can see in the other pics that it does not have M mirrors, and it almost looks like the plastic covers they use in shipping, maybe it’s a seam?
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You can see in the other pics that it does not have M mirrors, and it almost looks like the plastic covers they use in shipping, maybe it’s a seam?
You are right I think you can see the cerium gray mirrors in another pic but my '20 M340i doesn't have those fins. Interesting!
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You are right I think you can see the cerium gray mirrors in another pic but my '20 M340i doesn't have those fins. Interesting!
I don’t think those are fins, I think it’s the plastic covering they use in shipping, it’s not even the same color as the paint.
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I wish we could see more of the white car next to the black M3. You can see an uncovered roof with the two aero lines on it(I don't think a standard 3 has those lines). I wondered if it was an M440i but you can see it's 4 door maybe that's just a change for the 21 3 series. It doesn't have the bumpers covered either.
From the photo of the cars lined up in profile it looks to be an M340 as the hood/grill design is different especially directly compared to the m3s.

The fins are interesting, if that is what they appear to be, considering the revelation above that M3s will have some kind of optional package with Cup 2 tires it's possible that bmw is offering more track capable packages across the line

Also Notable in this image you can see 2 more M3s in line after the m340

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From the photo of the cars lined up in profile it looks to be an M340 as the hood/grill design is different especially directly compared to the m3s.

The fins are interesting, if that is what they appear to be, considering the revelation above that M3s will have some kind of optional package with Cup 2 tires it's possible that bmw is offering more track capable packages across the line

Also Notable in this image you can see 2 more M3s in line after the m340
[IMG]https://g20.bimmerpost.com/goodiesfo...20camo%202.jpg[/IMG]
Speaking of what's earlier in line and behind the M3s, what is that black hardtop convertible sticking out?

The front end looks to be a Z4M but the roofline looks more like a Supra with the hard top (or maybe just a reflection off the door?).
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Speaking of what's earlier in line and behind the M3s, what is that black hardtop convertible sticking out?

The front end looks to be a Z4M but the roofline looks more like a Supra with the hard top (or maybe just a reflection off the door?).
Its a Supra, Definitely not a Z4 M... sadly

Curious what the camo'd FWD looking car is all the way in back.
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Speaking of what's earlier in line and behind the M3s, what is that black hardtop convertible sticking out?

The front end looks to be a Z4M but the roofline looks more like a Supra with the hard top (or maybe just a reflection off the door?).
Agree with jstein55 it's just a regular old Supra not a vert.... probably the 382hp model tho!
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I wish we could see more of the white car next to the black M3. You can see an uncovered roof with the two aero lines on it(I don't think a standard 3 has those lines). I wondered if it was an M440i but you can see it's 4 door maybe that's just a change for the 21 3 series. It doesn't have the bumpers covered either.
Mineral White M340i Pure - AUS/NZ. No sunroof.
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Curious what the camo'd FWD looking car is all the way in back.
Yes, interesting catch. Maybe a 1 series hot hatch?
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Curious what the camo'd FWD looking car is all the way in back.
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Look very close at the tires on the BSM US Comp
Wow, nice catch, especially for a US car.
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Do I spy pilot sport cup 2s???

Damn bmw is really upping the track game for the volume models
We don’t know if these cars have standard equipment, for example they seem to have two colors outside what is rumored. Nevertheless BMW put these on from the factory and by that BMW thankfully seem to disagree with those wanting the M3 to be focused exclusively on the street...

Those tires will give most drivers closer to 5k miles instead of 10k+ miles on the street. It’s a worthy tire for something named competition model but it’s not an optimal street tire. Just like the M3, a very trackable car that is not optimized for street driving only

Again though I’m not convinced these will be standard. Could be that this car is going for a launch event on a track and thereby has these.
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We don't know if these cars have standard equipment, for example they seem to have two colors outside what is rumored. Nevertheless BMW put these on from the factory and by that BMW thankfully seem to disagree with those wanting the M3 to be focused exclusively on the street...

Those tires will give most drivers closer to 5k miles instead of 10k+ miles on the street. It's a worthy tire for something named competition model but it's not an optimal street tire. Just like the M3, a very trackable car that is not optimized for street driving only

Again though I'm not convinced these will be standard. Could be that this car is going for a launch event on a track and thereby has these.
PSC2 Connect will be optional with the Track Package.

FWIW the cars pictured are production standard units for In-Group VPC (E-FZG) Process Conformity Intro.
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