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Originally Posted by m630
Actually, it is a suprise because bmw said they were separating the 3er and the 4er to be unique models, not merely a 2 door and 4 door model. They executed this strategy with the production lines and the 3er and 4er are different designs..But why OH why didnt they follow this for the M versions? That is the root issue.
They’ve created a frankenstein M3 that has no connection to the 3er and that makes no sense. Yes it made sense when they were all the same model just 2dr/4dr, but now that they created 2 new unique models, who made the rediculous decision for the M3 only to throw the nose of a completely different car on what is perhaps their most important halo model. Whoever made this call should be held to account.
Its unbelievable really, there is no M version of the 3er, just an M4 and frankenstein 4door version of the M4. 
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You have to understand the design process. First, they design the M3 and M4 together. It's the most aggressive design and they will share the front. Then, they tone it down for the 4 series, and then they make it conservative for the 3 series.
With that order in mind, it does make sense for the M3 and M4 to share the face. (Also it's a lot cheaper since they only have to develop one high performance "front part". M3/4 are the same up to the A pillar. That front area undoubtedly is the most expensive to develop)