2012 BMW F30 3-series hits the ring! - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 06-22-2010, 10:05 AM

Watching BMWs strip tease of its upcoming vehicles is always fun, especially when it's the next 3-series (F30), and even more especially when the testing advances stages. In this case, the 2012 3-series has moved on to track testing on the Nurburgring! Which signals that we should hopefully see some of that body cladding start to come off.

We can also start to peek at the front bumper underneath the heavy camoflage bodysuit in one of the photos below.

Expect the F30 3-series sedan to be launched sometime in 2012 (at the 2012 Geneva autoshow in March).

Follow our complete F30 3-series coverage: http://www.bimmerpost.com/?s=+f30

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Some new photos:

Courtesy of Secretnewcars

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New pics of F30 335i on the Ring, courtesy of Wilco Blok

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KEYON · 06-22-2010, 10:21 AM

Cant wait to see it

zenderm3 · 06-22-2010, 10:31 AM

It has a loooong way to go before it starts getting its panels!

Imola.ZHP · 06-22-2010, 10:34 AM

Love
-Headlights
-Corner Markers
-Mirrors
-Taillights
-Paint graphics

I hope they all make it to production...

NaNo_F1 · 06-22-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Love
-Headlights
-Corner Markers
-Mirrors
-Taillights
-Paint graphics

I hope they all make it to production...

Where do I get that sweeet exhaust?

Oulixes · 06-22-2010, 10:49 AM

By now it seems to have all the parts that make a car go. I like the headlights and the stoplights - look very businesslike.

Matski · 06-22-2010, 10:58 AM

I hope this paint job is available in matte finish too... I want Frozen Evaluation Phase Metallic Paint.

03BeastCharmer · 06-22-2010, 11:09 AM

Looks like it needs stiffer rear springs.
Patiently waiting for final production version before fully judging the car.

scott@bmwhn · 06-22-2010, 11:17 AM

most likely to be my next car so i'm anxiously awaiting the shedding of its camo

dmboone25 · 06-22-2010, 12:25 PM

This looks REALLY big to me--I haven't been paying attention to the F30 very much, do we have any idea if it is supposed to get larger than the E90?

I can never tell much from these camo clad cars anyway....it just looks really big....

Frosty · 06-22-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaNo_F1

Where do I get that sweeet exhaust?

love it ~

Frosty · 06-22-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmikeh

LMFAO

haha! new limited Frozen Psycodelika Metallic ($5K individual option)

noro · 06-22-2010, 12:38 PM

I hope that Koala bear window shade is an option...

turb0mike · 06-22-2010, 12:47 PM

Those wheels look familiar, haha.

Vestax · 06-22-2010, 01:05 PM

Round head lights reminds me of an Integra. That would bother me a lot.

Xsilly · 06-22-2010, 01:20 PM

Its going to be a down scale version of the 5er!!

carl_d · 06-22-2010, 01:47 PM

looks like a 4 cyliner or even the new 3 cylinder in there???

SlammedM6 · 06-22-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl_d

looks like a 4 cyliner or even the new 3 cylinder in there???

lol

is that what it looks like to you?

what gave that away?

ArabianSensation · 06-22-2010, 02:04 PM

This is not the F30 its a special edition matte zebra spin paint M3.

Seriously though, I'm glad that BMW is smart and finished the powertrain/suspension before body panels and such. It's whats on the inside that counts

mcacciola · 06-22-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noro

I hope that Koala bear window shade is an option...

I heard that a Panda will be included with Sport Package.

Easternedge · 06-22-2010, 02:28 PM

Not feeling a single thing about it... guess its waaay too ealy to tell

FrankiE90 · 06-22-2010, 03:01 PM

wish they're was an overview of the engine.
u can see the intake. wonder if they're are turbos in there or a turbo.

06-22-2010, 10:05 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,918 iTrader: (0)	2012 BMW F30 3-series hits the ring! Watching BMWs strip tease of its upcoming vehicles is always fun, especially when it's the next 3-series (F30), and even more especially when the testing advances stages. In this case, the 2012 3-series has moved on to track testing on the Nurburgring! Which signals that we should hopefully see some of that body cladding start to come off. We can also start to peek at the front bumper underneath the heavy camoflage bodysuit in one of the photos below. Expect the F30 3-series sedan to be launched sometime in 2012 (at the 2012 Geneva autoshow in March). Follow our complete F30 3-series coverage: http://www.bimmerpost.com/?s=+f30 Some new photos: Courtesy of Secretnewcars New pics of F30 335i on the Ring, courtesy of Wilco Blok __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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06-22-2010, 10:21 AM	#2
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,662 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	Cant wait to see it __________________ Flickr

06-22-2010, 10:31 AM	#3
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,955 iTrader: (0)	It has a loooong way to go before it starts getting its panels! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - No Longer With Me 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD

06-22-2010, 10:34 AM	#4
Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,788 iTrader: (0)	Love -Headlights -Corner Markers -Mirrors -Taillights -Paint graphics I hope they all make it to production... __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

06-22-2010, 11:09 AM	#8
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (2)	Looks like it needs stiffer rear springs. Patiently waiting for final production version before fully judging the car. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

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Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis Posts: 1,942 iTrader: (0)	By now it seems to have all the parts that make a car go. I like the headlights and the stoplights - look very businesslike.

06-22-2010, 10:58 AM	#7
Matski First Lieutenant Drives: E36 328i Sport & E46 320d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 343 iTrader: (0)	I hope this paint job is available in matte finish too... I want Frozen Evaluation Phase Metallic Paint.

06-22-2010, 11:17 AM	#9
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (2)	most likely to be my next car so i'm anxiously awaiting the shedding of its camo __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

06-22-2010, 12:25 PM	#10
dmboone25 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E82 N55 135i/DUC M1100EVO Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL & Indianapolis IN Posts: 4,014 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [0.00] 2007 328i [0.00]	This looks REALLY big to me--I haven't been paying attention to the F30 very much, do we have any idea if it is supposed to get larger than the E90? I can never tell much from these camo clad cars anyway....it just looks really big.... __________________ Current - 2011 N55/DCT E82 135i--Lemans Blue, Gray Leather, M Sport, Premium Past BMWs: 2008 E82 135 - AW, N54, MT 2007 E92 328 - JB, N52, MT, ZSP (traded in for 135) 2007 E92 328 - JB, N52, MT (retired by a drunk driver)

06-22-2010, 12:38 PM	#13
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06-22-2010, 01:05 PM	#15
Vestax Blends No. 27 Drives: 2007 e90, 1995 e36 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Round head lights reminds me of an Integra. That would bother me a lot.

06-22-2010, 01:20 PM	#16
Xsilly Private Drives: 07 335i, 11 X6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Its going to be a down scale version of the 5er!!

06-22-2010, 01:47 PM	#17
carl_d General Drives: E90 335i M-Sport N55 6SP Nov10 Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 678 iTrader: (0)	looks like a 4 cyliner or even the new 3 cylinder in there??? __________________ 2010 E90 335i M-Sport, 2005 E90 325i M-Sport, 2003 E60 520i, 2002 E46 330i Sport II, 2000 E46 325i Sport I, 1999 E46 318i, 1998 E46 323i SE, 1996 E36 323i SE, 1996 E34 518i, 1995 E36 320iA, 1994 E36 316i

06-22-2010, 02:04 PM	#19
ArabianSensation Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 466 iTrader: (0)	This is not the F30 its a special edition matte zebra spin paint M3. Seriously though, I'm glad that BMW is smart and finished the powertrain/suspension before body panels and such. It's whats on the inside that counts __________________ Cars: M3, Accord V6 Check out my car blog at www.clutchdropblog.com !

06-22-2010, 02:28 PM	#21
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