First Look at Titanium Silver F30 3-series. Looking Great on Autobahn - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 07-06-2011, 05:55 PM

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First Look at Titanium Silver F30 3-series. Looking Great on Autobahn

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FEP F30 3-series prototypes are now running abound throughout Germany. This is the first sighting of a titanium silver F30 which was seen cruising on the Autobahn by member Ove. As always, the F30 is looking great in motion and out in a real world environment with its great proportions and stance, short overhangs, and large wheels which fit the car's size nicely.

The F30 3-series sedan will be revealed for the first time in the Fall and the first models introduced will be 328i and 335i models. They will begin production in November, shortly after the E90 3-series stops production in October. The F30 2012 Model Year will run until June 2012, upon which point it will switch to the 2013 Model Year.

F30 sales are expected to begin in Europe around the time of its world public premiere at the 2011 Geneva show - in March, 2012. US sales should begin in late Spring of 2012.

See our F30 spy photo mega compilation thread at http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524810

Follow our full F30 coverage at http://www.bimmerpost.com/3-series/f30/

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Year's_End · 07-13-2011, 12:16 PM

Great proportions.

lasovan · 07-13-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Year's_End

Great proportions.

+1 ; exactly that!

jon328i · 07-13-2011, 12:20 PM

wheels looks like 19's! hope it is standard equipment.

VTECaddict · 07-13-2011, 12:27 PM

no more signature BMW dual pipe exhaust? i know the lower euro models have a single pipe but they used to be a double wide oval.

southlight · 07-13-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Year's_End

Great proportions.

I couldn't agree more. Can't wait for it.

Best regards,
south

Lemon Jelly M3 · 07-13-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jmikeh

+2
the extra length really helps the back 1/4 of the car. I always thought the E90 stopped too abruptly at the back end (which is why I prefer the E91 to the E90), but this time it looks great.

+1

I drive LCI E90 335i xDrive M-sport (my brother's) these days thought the exact same way.
Nonetheless, I think LCI E90 has such an awesome design. I will be really missing the E90 styling for a while.

UdubBadger · 07-13-2011, 12:50 PM

that back and 3/4 has a very E46 feel to me for some reason.

MassBimmer · 07-13-2011, 12:52 PM

Stance really looks great...hopefully this is a standard sport package setup

JasonCSU · 07-13-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jon328i

wheels looks like 19's! hope it is standard equipment.

Don't count on it. Larger wheels are usually part of the Sport/M-Sport package or an individual option. 19's are too big anyway.

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

no more signature BMW dual pipe exhaust? i know the lower euro models have a single pipe but they used to be a double wide oval.

The oval exhaust usually signifies a diesel engine car.

omg618 · 07-13-2011, 01:01 PM

Looks great.

Any dimension info out there? Just curious because it looks as big, if not bigger, than the E39.

Frosty · 07-13-2011, 01:01 PM

I really like how this rear bumper crease meets rocker line... this will be a nice flowing look.. and I cant wait to see its execution on the F32 ~Frost

blazex4 · 07-13-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I really like how this rear bumper crease meets rocker line... this will be a nice flowing look.. and I cant wait to see its execution on the F32 ~Frost

good eye, will definitely look good.

XC · 07-13-2011, 01:15 PM

I like the front a lot; if it resembles that of the current z4, it will definetely look more upscale and refined. Love the proportions too.

positiveions · 07-13-2011, 01:21 PM

Good design thus far. I think this car will sell

Jblack4083 · 07-13-2011, 01:46 PM

It's coming together nicely. I just wish they would produce an F30 M3...

I like the proportions and even though it might have somewhat of a mini-F10 look, i like it because it seems to get rid of the "huge" look of the F10.

e92ben · 07-13-2011, 02:19 PM

What's the specs on the wheels?

robotrenegade · 07-13-2011, 02:34 PM

Looks like a mini 5. Not bad, but nothing great. I hope the interior is better then the last.

rmani · 07-13-2011, 02:50 PM

looks good!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-13-2011, 02:56 PM

I still can't believe Xenons aren't standard. From what I can see, the car looks great.

heyimsam · 07-13-2011, 03:16 PM

i like how it looks like mercedes logo in the center cap!! BMW and their bag of tricks

EdwinF10 · 07-13-2011, 03:56 PM

Looking good!
Even with all the camo instantly recognizable as a Dreier.
Could be a beauty like the e46!

07-06-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,929 iTrader: (0)	First Look at Titanium Silver F30 3-series. Looking Great on Autobahn BIMMERPOST NEWS First Look at Titanium Silver F30 3-series. Looking Great on Autobahn 46 COMMENTS Tweet FEP F30 3-series prototypes are now running abound throughout Germany. This is the first sighting of a titanium silver F30 which was seen cruising on the Autobahn by member Ove. As always, the F30 is looking great in motion and out in a real world environment with its great proportions and stance, short overhangs, and large wheels which fit the car's size nicely. The F30 3-series sedan will be revealed for the first time in the Fall and the first models introduced will be 328i and 335i models. They will begin production in November, shortly after the E90 3-series stops production in October. The F30 2012 Model Year will run until June 2012, upon which point it will switch to the 2013 Model Year. F30 sales are expected to begin in Europe around the time of its world public premiere at the 2011 Geneva show - in March, 2012. US sales should begin in late Spring of 2012. See our F30 spy photo mega compilation thread at http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524810 Follow our full F30 coverage at http://www.bimmerpost.com/3-series/f30/ Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE 45k Sports Sedan Comparo: F30 328i M Sport vs IS250 F-Sport vs ATS 2.0T (Edmunds) BMW 335i M Performance Edition Coming to Canada, in Laguna Seca Blue and Valencia Orange BMW 3 Series F30 in "Now You See Me" Hollywood Trailer
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07-13-2011, 12:16 PM	#2
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,785 iTrader: (0)	Great proportions. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

07-13-2011, 12:27 PM	#5
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,033 iTrader: (3)	no more signature BMW dual pipe exhaust? i know the lower euro models have a single pipe but they used to be a double wide oval. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

07-13-2011, 12:52 PM	#9
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,799 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	Stance really looks great...hopefully this is a standard sport package setup __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

07-13-2011, 01:01 PM	#12
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	I really like how this rear bumper crease meets rocker line... this will be a nice flowing look.. and I cant wait to see its execution on the F32 ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

07-13-2011, 12:20 PM	#4
jon328i Wheelmaster Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 440 iTrader: (7)	wheels looks like 19's! hope it is standard equipment.

07-13-2011, 12:50 PM	#8
UdubBadger Banned Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 24,714 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [4.75] 2011 135i [3.73] 2008 328xi [4.38]	that back and 3/4 has a very E46 feel to me for some reason.

07-13-2011, 01:01 PM	#11
omg618 Private First Class Drives: X5 Blk/Blk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 159 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Any dimension info out there? Just curious because it looks as big, if not bigger, than the E39.

07-13-2011, 01:15 PM	#14
XC Private First Class Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupé Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 136 Posts: 104 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00]	I like the front a lot; if it resembles that of the current z4, it will definetely look more upscale and refined. Love the proportions too.

07-13-2011, 01:21 PM	#15
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,834 iTrader: (1)	Good design thus far. I think this car will sell __________________

07-13-2011, 01:46 PM	#16
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	It's coming together nicely. I just wish they would produce an F30 M3... I like the proportions and even though it might have somewhat of a mini-F10 look, i like it because it seems to get rid of the "huge" look of the F10.

07-13-2011, 02:19 PM	#17
e92ben Major Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi Posts: 1,302 iTrader: (3)	What's the specs on the wheels? __________________ e92 335i.... Jb4 G5 iso, Helix FMIC, RissRacing catless Dp's, Dinan exhaust, BMS dci, BMW performance electronic V2-ebrake-shift boot, full M3 interior swap novillo & speed cloth, H&R coilovers, OZ ultras, M3 front bumper, CF hood & trunk, LCI tails, much more...

07-13-2011, 02:34 PM	#18
robotrenegade Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 217 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [5.00] 2011 BMW X5d [5.00] 1984 Trans-AM [5.00]	Looks like a mini 5. Not bad, but nothing great. I hope the interior is better then the last. __________________ ///M5 \| F10 \| Singapore Grey \| Cohiba Brown \| Piano Black trim \| DCT

07-13-2011, 02:50 PM	#19
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07-13-2011, 03:16 PM	#21
heyimsam Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	i like how it looks like mercedes logo in the center cap!! BMW and their bag of tricks

07-13-2011, 03:56 PM	#22
EdwinF10 Major Drives: f10 535d M & e70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,077 iTrader: (0)	Looking good! Even with all the camo instantly recognizable as a Dreier. Could be a beauty like the e46! __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2006 e92 335d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.) 2009 e70 X5 35d & 2010 f10 535d M-sport

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