F30 3-series (MY2012) begins cold winter testing (12/10/09) - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 12-10-2009, 01:28 PM

As featured on Bimmerpost Homepage.

We bring you the first photos of the next generation 3-series (F30) sedan beginning its cold weather testing for the first time!

Although the car's body panels are fully covered by camoflage panels and paint scheme, it's easy to see the car's proportions and size.

* Note: neither the orange turn signal on the side mirrors nor the front and rear lights are headed for production. The orange turn signal has been there on all recent BMW test mules and the front and rear round lights are there merely for testing purposes. The real headlights and tail lights are completely covered underneath the cladding.

So far, info points to the F30 3-series sedan as making its possible debut as a model year 2012.

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Craig@SupremePower · 12-10-2009, 01:41 PM

hmmmm

BMWinNorthdakota · 12-10-2009, 01:55 PM

The paved front end worries me...

How is it going to look athletic and spirited w/ a FLAT front end????

Jason · 12-10-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

The paved front end worries me...

How is it going to look athletic and spirited w/ a FLAT front end????

That's the camoflage bodysuit that you're seeing. We can't actually tell the front end design from these pics, although don't be surprised if the front end is more flat/upright than the E90 due to new pedestrian safety standards (see F01 7-series / F10 5-series' more upright fronts).

In terms of an athletic look, I thought that BMW was able to pull it off even with the F10 5-series more flat/upright front. So I'm not worried about the F30 not looking athletic and spirited.

Frosty · 12-10-2009, 02:06 PM

now we need F32 spy pics ha ha ... cant wait ~Frost

Technic · 12-10-2009, 02:12 PM

The front calipers look like fixed piston(s)...

fxhomie · 12-10-2009, 02:16 PM

Dash looks different too...

OverDrive · 12-10-2009, 02:21 PM

I hope thats an xDrive version.
The wheel gap doesn't look as bad!

BCA · 12-10-2009, 02:49 PM

The overall proportions look very E90-ish until you look closely. Way too early to tell much at this point.

I don't like this new BMW styling trend with the squared-off side mirrors, though

TWSnow · 12-10-2009, 02:55 PM

hmmm aaaa huhh indeeddd!

Mii · 12-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Great overall proportion and profile, with E46 3/4 rear perspective. I especially like the second shot from the side profile where the front nose resemble E89 Z4 style.

PandaBear · 12-10-2009, 03:42 PM

I agree...wth...is with the front, looks like the Lancer....

Ender514 · 12-10-2009, 03:48 PM

cant really get much from those photos

Easternedge · 12-10-2009, 03:57 PM

I think i'll be moving up to the 5 based on these shots.

bluespeed117 · 12-10-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easternedge

I think i'll be moving up to the 5 based on these shots.

based on body camo? Lol we cant tell much about the car yet. They might even have the E90 frame on the f30 chassis but all the body camo can make it look like a different car right now.

thwgw24 · 12-10-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

The paved front end worries me...

How is it going to look athletic and spirited w/ a FLAT front end????

why not? think about the Aston Martin!!!

daniyo · 12-10-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thwgw24

why not? think about the Aston Martin!!!

lol, true...

I guess once we see it out of camo or at least a better teaser "rendering" of the new F30 our opinions might change.

FrankiE90 · 12-10-2009, 04:30 PM

i want that, with the camo vinyl.
emm.
looks like a longer wheelbase.

miko_10 · 12-10-2009, 05:06 PM

It looks like a volvo...ionno

CPI · 12-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Can't really tell anything right now, but im sure once the camo comes off it will look good.

Kiyi · 12-10-2009, 05:32 PM

The dash reminds me of the 1-series from what I can tell...sorta sticks out and slanted passenger side

Prowess Symphony · 12-10-2009, 05:35 PM

Looks like its getting the giant front end like on the 7. The rest of the body being square is nice, like the older models. But the front is way too flat. And I hope the tiny exhaust tips get a bit bigger. bmw needs to remember this is competing with the audi s4!

12-10-2009, 01:28 PM	#1
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12-10-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
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12-10-2009, 02:06 PM	#5
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12-10-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
BCA Captain Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	The overall proportions look very E90-ish until you look closely. Way too early to tell much at this point. I don't like this new BMW styling trend with the squared-off side mirrors, though __________________ 2013 E92 M3 \| Mineral White Metallic/Black/Carbon Leather \| M-DCT \| ZCP \| Premium \| EPS \| Sirius \| Michelin PSS 255/275 \| 3M Tint 35% Sides & 20% Rear \| IND Light Smoked Reflectors \| LUX H8 5000K \| OEM Black Chrome Grilles & Gills Past BMWs: 2012 F10 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 E70 X5, 2006 E90 330i, 2004 E46 330i

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12-10-2009, 01:55 PM	#3
BMWinNorthdakota Banned Drives: 2007 bmw 335i e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 1,111 iTrader: (0)	The paved front end worries me... How is it going to look athletic and spirited w/ a FLAT front end????

12-10-2009, 02:12 PM	#6
Technic Major General Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 9,854 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00]	The front calipers look like fixed piston(s)...

12-10-2009, 02:16 PM	#7
fxhomie Mr. Bahnbnr Drives: Audi A4, BMW 330Ci Conv. ZHP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fairfax, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Dash looks different too...

12-10-2009, 02:21 PM	#8
OverDrive CHEAT TO WIN!! Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,297 iTrader: (0)	I hope thats an xDrive version. The wheel gap doesn't look as bad!

12-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#11
Mii First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Great overall proportion and profile, with E46 3/4 rear perspective. I especially like the second shot from the side profile where the front nose resemble E89 Z4 style.

12-10-2009, 03:42 PM	#12
PandaBear Banned Drives: 2009 335i X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 7,272 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i X-Drive [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	I agree...wth...is with the front, looks like the Lancer....

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12-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#14
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12-10-2009, 05:06 PM	#19
miko_10 Enlisted Member Drives: 2001 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MID Atlantic Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	It looks like a volvo...ionno

12-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#20
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12-10-2009, 05:32 PM	#21
Kiyi Private Drives: '07 E92 328i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GTA Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	The dash reminds me of the 1-series from what I can tell...sorta sticks out and slanted passenger side

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