SPYSHOTS: Next gen 3-series (F30) test mule ?! - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 01-09-2009, 11:13 AM

These are purported to be pics of a very early test mule for the next generation BMW 3-series (F30). If true, the modifications to an E90 body are likely for chassis testing only, but hint that the F30 3-series will have a wider (and perhaps longer) wheelbase. Expect the actual final sheet metal to be different, of course. The F30 3-series is expected in 2012.

And please, please don't make posts such as "it's hideous." If this is truly a test mule, it's only undergoing chassis testing and what you see here is not at all indicative of what the F30 will resemble.

This was only posted because it would be an interesting bit of news to know that the next generation 3-series is already undergoing testing.

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openwheelracing · 01-09-2009, 11:14 AM

looks good, I dig it....

iwant335i · 01-09-2009, 11:24 AM

i wish they would build 335xd

BoostedCosta · 01-09-2009, 11:36 AM

it looks like an e90 pre lci with bigger fenders...like how they are guna bring the taillights back

Prissy · 01-09-2009, 11:37 AM

hmm wider...

Man I wanna work for BMW!!!!

CyberGypsy · 01-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Tailights look like crap

E90SLAM · 01-09-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberGypsy

Tailights look like crap

it needs blacklines...

since it seems to be just chassis test like the OP said....so i dun really care what does it look like on this spy car....BMW didn't even bother to put too much camoflauge on it as well...

i guess the look of the car wun be finalize until 2010-2011.....

TiAg335i · 01-09-2009, 11:45 AM

Man, hopefully they facelift that entire front-end. Still so ugly looking.

E90SLAM · 01-09-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Man, hopefully they facelift that entire front-end. Still so ugly looking.

be nice...its the same look as my car.....

they didn't even bother to put E90 LCI front.....apparently they dun like how bad the car will look now...

badassfajita · 01-09-2009, 12:12 PM

is it me or do these pics look like the ones in 2005 for the e90? That doesn't look new at all.

prich2004 · 01-09-2009, 12:13 PM

The back looks horrible...no thanks.

Technic · 01-09-2009, 12:15 PM

I like that body kit... where I can buy the replica?

R12ax7 · 01-09-2009, 12:47 PM

Could this be the 3-series based crossover? The tread on those tires, the ride height and those fenders say SUV (or SAV if you prefer) to me.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-09-2009, 01:02 PM

Tail lights look like a VW Jetta.

E90SLAM · 01-09-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

I like that body kit... where I can buy the replica?

E90SLAM · 01-09-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AVass

this is just chassis testing. they are using modified E90 body panels. this test mule is in no way indicative of what the F30 will LOOK like, apart from the wheelbase dimensions. what dont you f'tards understand?

take it easy....many of them are just making fun of it.....
I just can't wait what BMW will come up with the new chassis....

Ironring Racing · 01-09-2009, 01:25 PM

It's my new widebody kit. ;-)

Interesting they've used the original E90 hood, etc. And I thought they were changing direction and moving to smaller cars, or at least holding steady at the current size, rather than the normal size creep.

BK · 01-09-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AVass

this is just chassis testing. they are using modified E90 body panels. this test mule is in no way indicative of what the F30 will LOOK like, apart from the wheelbase dimensions. what dont you f'tards understand?

I thought people were just f-ing around being funny, but I think some of the comments were serious. For those who don't understand, these are just some stock body panels, some modified to fit, slapped onto a new chassis to test. The body panels won't look anything like this.

Aurora Bearialis · 01-09-2009, 02:08 PM

It's BOLD, I like it

openwheelracing · 01-09-2009, 02:11 PM

come 2012, I am going to tell people I am driving a pre-production F30 test mule...

Spoolin335 · 01-09-2009, 02:11 PM

looks like a VW. ugly IMO

HighQ · 01-09-2009, 02:12 PM

I don't get why BMW or any other car makers doesn't paint such test mules a flashy color and put on some aftermarket alloys. Then we all would be clueless and we could have a giggle.

01-09-2009, 11:13 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,949 iTrader: (0)	SPYSHOTS: Next gen 3-series (F30) test mule ?! These are purported to be pics of a very early test mule for the next generation BMW 3-series (F30). If true, the modifications to an E90 body are likely for chassis testing only, but hint that the F30 3-series will have a wider (and perhaps longer) wheelbase. Expect the actual final sheet metal to be different, of course. The F30 3-series is expected in 2012. And please, please don't make posts such as "it's hideous." If this is truly a test mule, it's only undergoing chassis testing and what you see here is not at all indicative of what the F30 will resemble. This was only posted because it would be an interesting bit of news to know that the next generation 3-series is already undergoing testing.
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01-09-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
openwheelracing Private First Class Drives: E90 328i Alpine White Sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	looks good, I dig it....

01-09-2009, 11:24 AM	#3
iwant335i First Lieutenant Drives: ChEcK My ALbUm Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warsaw Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	i wish they would build 335xd

01-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
BoostedCosta SUPERMAN Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj Posts: 3,174 iTrader: (6)	it looks like an e90 pre lci with bigger fenders...like how they are guna bring the taillights back

01-09-2009, 11:37 AM	#5
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,241 iTrader: (2)	hmm wider... Man I wanna work for BMW!!!!

01-09-2009, 11:41 AM	#6
CyberGypsy Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Key West Posts: 443 iTrader: (0)	Tailights look like crap

01-09-2009, 11:45 AM	#8
TiAg335i Trance Life Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,712 iTrader: (4)	Man, hopefully they facelift that entire front-end. Still so ugly looking.

01-09-2009, 12:12 PM	#10
badassfajita Private First Class Drives: 2008 e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	is it me or do these pics look like the ones in 2005 for the e90? That doesn't look new at all.

01-09-2009, 12:15 PM	#12
Technic Major General Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 9,806 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00]	I like that body kit... where I can buy the replica?

01-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#13
R12ax7 Captain Drives: 2011 328i M-sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 682 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Could this be the 3-series based crossover? The tread on those tires, the ride height and those fenders say SUV (or SAV if you prefer) to me.

01-09-2009, 01:25 PM	#17
Ironring Racing N54 FTW! Drives: BMW 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 384 iTrader: (3)	It's my new widebody kit. ;-) Interesting they've used the original E90 hood, etc. And I thought they were changing direction and moving to smaller cars, or at least holding steady at the current size, rather than the normal size creep.

01-09-2009, 02:11 PM	#20
openwheelracing Private First Class Drives: E90 328i Alpine White Sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	come 2012, I am going to tell people I am driving a pre-production F30 test mule...

01-09-2009, 02:11 PM	#21
Spoolin335 Justin Herass Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,126 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [4.75]	looks like a VW. ugly IMO

01-09-2009, 02:12 PM	#22
HighQ Quality is everything Drives: you mad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 757 iTrader: (0)	I don't get why BMW or any other car makers doesn't paint such test mules a flashy color and put on some aftermarket alloys. Then we all would be clueless and we could have a giggle.