[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by Daaan

Since the M4 exists they always shared the front, so veeeeery unlikely that it's going to be different this time... unfortunately

Since the M4 existed was just this past generation, though. Not that much precedent. I completely agree with you, though, the E92 and E90 M3 were the same way. Before that, they were all the same, though the only M3 sedan BMW made before the E90 was the E36.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by mbanck

Circling back on this, they have the X3M (or something like that?) avatar on the prototypes.

Yes, this isn't anything new as graphics aren't finalized yet until production stage. They've shown of prototype 8-series and X5's that show 7-series in the gauge cluster before.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by solstice

Finally we are getting proper cannon barrels standard, perfect diameter!

This enhanced picture also shows the muffler:

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Artemis

This enhanced picture also shows the muffler:

Cow udders

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Artemis

This enhanced picture also shows the muffler:

I hadn't noticed the way the fender flare appears to end abruptly before the bottom of the bumper. It's going to be interesting to see how that looks from other angles.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

I hadn't noticed the way the fender flare appears to end abruptly before the bottom of the bumper. It's going to be interesting to see how that looks from other angles.

Fender extensions ("wheel arch guards") as The New Normal ?

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Fender extensions ("wheel arch guards") as The New Normal ?

Wow, I totally missed this on the M5 LCI.

So these are only installed for certain regions then?

[Imola3]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Fender extensions ("wheel arch guards") as The New Normal ?

Most likely a legal requirement, in most places the wheels cannot extend out past the wheel arch.

I’m sure they’ll be easy to remove.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Fender extensions ("wheel arch guards") as The New Normal ?

Not a fan, reminds me of the plastic cladding of an SUV.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Wow, I totally missed this on the M5 LCI.
So these are only installed for certain regions then?

For the M2 Competition and M2 CS: rolled out worldwide for homologation reasons.

Originally Posted by MR.

Good evening everyone, I had a full day with BMW M today featuring a close up look at the M2 CS and more which I can't say much about right now. [...]
8. The new wheel arch stripes we all have seen are there because of homologation guidelines. New rules have been set across the world and they are installed because else the cars are illegal in many countries. The arches cover all the new guidelines across all the countries.

Originally Posted by MR.

Homologation! Wheels need to be within the arches completely. About 70 countries are enforcing new rules on tire noise and fitment. Many are different from each other but this fix covers them all.

Originally Posted by MR.

Guys, it is all homologation based! 70 countries are enforcing new rules on the subject of tire noise and tire positioning. With the tires more in the wheel arches you will have less noise, etc, etc, etc...
Those 70 countries are all enforcing different regulations. There is not one common rule or set up! Therefore some gandalf at BMW came up with one solution to rule them all.
Removal is easy. It is one screw and they are off. They are not integrated as far as I heard into the existing wheel arches.

Hence my guess: also the G80 M3 and G82 M4 will feature fender extensions ("wheel arch guards").

[Law]

Originally Posted by jstein55

Not a fan, reminds me of the plastic cladding of an SUV.

I honestly wouldn't mind them if they were paint matched to the body a la X5 M.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Law

I honestly wouldn't mind them if they were paint matched to the body a la X5 M.

Agree, i'm more not a fan of the fact that they are just plain black unpainted plastic, would look much better and not noticeable if in color.

[themnmd]

Can't wait to see without camo

[superherorockstar]

Man I really hope the M3 doesn't get the 4 series grill. Please BMW I'm begging :

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by superherorockstar

Man I really hope the M3 doesn't get the 4 series grill. Please BMW I'm begging :

The M3/M4 will share all engine parts including cooling etc. They wouldn't develop two different cars with two different grills, coolers, heat exchanger etc.

M3, M4 will share the frontend as you can see well on the latest M3 test vehicles.

Don't hold your breath!

[V-Eight]

You can clearly see the Isle of Man Green if you look at the PDC sensor. It seems to be a new version of the glorious "evergreen" paint made at the end of the 90's.

[backslashv]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

Exciting times, only a month to go for official reveal !

2 months.

[Just M]

The same grill as the G20 would have done the trick, with a little M tinkering.

[superherorockstar]

Originally Posted by Uwish

M3 and M4 will have different grills

I really hope so

[sm32589g]

Did no one watch the recent video put out by BMW in making of the M4? They clearly state that they wanted the 4 to stand out from the 3 and were focusing talking about the grill...they will be different.

[Thunderstorm]

It's cute some People are still in the denial Phase.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by sm32589g

Did no one watch the recent video put out by BMW in making of the M4? They clearly state that they wanted the 4 to stand out from the 3 and were focusing talking about the grill...they will be different.

No they will not!!!