G80 M3 LCI Facelift - First Sighting Photos

drexplode · 07-31-2023, 03:37 PM

No doubt it, it will continue to sell like hot cakes. Plenty of demand out there.

stoked335d · 07-31-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by twistedspoon

I doubt they would drastically alter the design language like that for an LCI.

Would have been an easy fix with a new grill design alone with center of it body color.

This is my personal preference and I was thinking something similar.(credit 1sickg80 on IG )

Forzanerazzurri · 07-31-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stoked335d

Would have been an easy fix with a new grill design alone with center of it body color.

This is my personal preference and I was thinking something similar.(credit 1sickg80 on IG )

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you should just look at a different car all together.

///M TOWN · 07-31-2023, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FrozenGT

The G gen is doomed guys!!
Just wait for H Generation.

H for Hybrid ❔

No thanks ❕

hhkb · 07-31-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by B_davis

Why would anyone think a major reduction in the front grille opening was practical? The engineers are already on record that the frontal area needed is a result of their engineering targets for the car... it's a functionality requirement.

I’ve been reading reviews and it seems like no one has run into cooling issues on the track. Say what you will about the design but that functionality has been proven!

TXSchnee · 07-31-2023, 04:43 PM

I have been seeing a lot of the LCI X5s around Austin, the headlights remind me of crossed eyes. They just seem off, not a fan of the DRL signature change at all.

CatchF22DirtyF30 · 07-31-2023, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Ghost

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Definitely a downgrade. Also, why does it look like it has no front lip?

How in the hell can you determine a downgrade from the first camo photos? Weird.

This looks like a downgrade because the head light housing is much less flatering and much more mazda vibes.

fanofbmwe46 · 07-31-2023, 04:52 PM

Headlights look like shit. Glad I got my 2023 with lasers. Just wish I had bought a model year before without the massive slab screen.

Equilibrandt · 07-31-2023, 04:53 PM

Judging by the very clear sentiment on the grille staying the same, ADRO and Vorsteiner will continue to make a mint selling bumpers and grills. Great day to be them!

In my opinion, this'll be one of the first //M cars that people reverse-retrofit (is that right?) the non-LCI lights ONTO the LCI, since these snakey ones are awful.

Needsdecaf · 07-31-2023, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Equilibrandt

Judging by the very clear sentiment on the grille staying the same, ADRO and Vorsteiner will continue to make a mint selling bumpers and grills. Great day to be them!

In my opinion, this'll be one of the first //M cars that people reverse-retrofit (is that right?) the non-LCI lights ONTO the LCI, since these snakey ones are awful.

I'm not seeing a lot of retrofit bumper kits. Grilles yes. Bumpers...no.

Equilibrandt · 07-31-2023, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I'm not seeing a lot of retrofit bumper kits. Grilles yes. Bumpers...no.

Keeping in mind the ADRO bumper isn't a retrofit, it's a direct replacement and redesign: I'm starting to see more ADRO M3s than stock M3s online and around California, leading me to believe people will continue to either swap out their grille for a Vorsteiner or replace their entire bumper via ADRO. That's all I was saying; and I was talking about retrofitting the standard or laser headlights from a non-LCI to replace these new snake-eyes.

Forzanerazzurri · 07-31-2023, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonOne

How is this a downgrade? Just curious.

No more laser lights.

Mako · 07-31-2023, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

525 hp... hell yea

Doubt there is an actual increase since they already Dyno much higher than listed. Bmw could say 550hp without changing a thing and no one would/could question it.

MKParris · 07-31-2023, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Doubt there is an actual increase since they already Dyno much higher than listed. Bmw could say 550hp without changing a thing and no one would/could question it.

They will up peak boost by .25 psi

Zirenz2006 · 07-31-2023, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch32

And all our dreams of a proper facelift (removal of some things will remain unmentioned due to risk of ban) have been officially crushed!

All of whose dreams? The few who can't move on. The grills are here to stay.

Zirenz2006 · 07-31-2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stoked335d

Would have been an easy fix with a new grill design alone with center of it body color.

This is my personal preference and I was thinking something similar.(credit 1sickg80 on IG )

That looks terrible

M3ZCPNYC · 07-31-2023, 05:51 PM

I like turtles

ASAP · 07-31-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Doubt there is an actual increase since they already Dyno much higher than listed. Bmw could say 550hp without changing a thing and no one would/could question it.

That is against German TUV regulations and could result in massive penalties... if there is a power increase it has to be proven... no German company is playing games by fudging numbers since Dieselgate.

Vinnrox250 · 07-31-2023, 05:55 PM

I am sure they will grow on us all. Kind of like the grill gate. Lol. Or some of us with ID7 to ID8. I do prefer my lasers though. They just complete the car. I have been looking at the X5 M60 and the front end has not grown on me yet, and I hate that they removed the back doors touch capacitive sensors to lock and unlock, all while raising the price. Times we are in, I get it, but ya, the headlights are IMO a step back. Has to be parts/delays causing the change.

SaMaster14 · 07-31-2023, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

Headlights look like shit. Glad I got my 2023 with lasers. Just wish I had bought a model year before without the massive slab screen.

I’ll admit, I had a car with iDrive 7 and now have iDrive 8 and it has grown on me immensely… I couldn’t go back (and when I want a true analog experience, I jump in my e92 &#128517

Cortexiphan · 07-31-2023, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Ghost

How in the hell can you determine a downgrade from the first camo photos? Weird.

He has the current model so.

Cortexiphan · 07-31-2023, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stoked335d

Was hoping for nostrils to be eliminated. Looks like they are doubling down on them.

Why would they be eliminated?
By what logic exactly?

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