Spied: 2012 BMW 335i F30 With Blue Brakes and Side View Cameras - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 07-26-2011, 12:42 PM

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Spied: 2012 BMW 335i F30 With Blue Brakes and Side View Cameras

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We've posted plenty of F30 spy photos and videos, but this is a first -- a F30 335i with blue front brake calipers. Despite their color, the brakes on this prototype don't appear to be larger or a special design compared to other F30 335i prototypes, so it could be cosmetic only (perhaps as part of a special package). BMW does seem to have an affinity for blue brakes recently, as seen on the F10 M5. Or, these brakes could be for testing purposes only.

Also seen are some testing/recording equipment attached to each fender to monitor the brakes, wheels, and/or tires, as well as sensors on the calipers. The fender sensors appear to be microphones, so they may be for sound testing.

Seen clearly for the first time are the two front-end side view cameras integrated into the sides of the front bumper. Each side's image will be shown simultaneously on the control display to provide a clear view at cross traffic and blind sideways and intersections. This likely indicates that the F30 3-series will also feature top and rear view parking cameras, all as part of a camera package. Sample of view from side view cameras:

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This adds to the F30's already spied technology features, such as the lane change warning system. This previous spyshot showed that BMW's Lane Change Warning feature will be available for the F30 as well. Sensors at each side of the F30 will continuously check for cars in the left or right hand blindspots. If a car is detected, a small warning triangle in the housings of the exterior mirrors will light up (see photo to the right) and the steering wheel will vibrate. With these types of new technologies, the F30 will surely be the safest 3-series yet.

These photos continue to show off the excellent proportions and stance of the F30 sedan and we get another good look at the squared-off LED angel eyes which will accompany F30s equipped with xenon headlights.

The F30 is expected to be debuted this October/November in connection with pre-2012 olympic events. It will make its world public debut at the 2012 Geneva show in March 2012.

The F30 sedan will go on sale in Europe around the time of Geneva show debut. US sales will begin in late Spring of 2012.

As this schedule shows, the F30 3-series will come as 328i and 335i models. The 328i will most certainly be powered by the 'N20' turbo 4-cylinder inline engine (as found in the Z4 28i, details) and the 335i by a turbo 6-cylinder inline motor.

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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宝马.e90 · 07-26-2011, 01:20 PM

Mini 5er! (I can't wait until more camo gets removed).

vexx786 · 07-26-2011, 01:27 PM

single exhaust? Hopefully only pre-production.

asdfx · 07-26-2011, 01:27 PM

Seems to be a very sleek, mean looking car.

Jason · 07-26-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vexx786

single exhaust? Hopefully only pre-production.

Take another look - there's split dual exhausts.

positiveions · 07-26-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vexx786

single exhaust? Hopefully only pre-production.

dual... look at the other side; it is kind of dark.
I think BMW is upping on their braking power

Bubajay · 07-26-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vexx786

single exhaust? Hopefully only pre-production.

There are two, buddy...

cs4444 · 07-26-2011, 01:44 PM

"Mini 5er! (I can't wait until more camo gets removed)."

Definitely NOT a mini 5, the shape is instantly recognizable as a 3 series, and it appears to be a good looking evolution. Looks amazing very low and sporty!

456ntripz · 07-26-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vexx786

single exhaust? Hopefully only pre-production.

I see two....

Imola.ZHP · 07-26-2011, 02:01 PM

C'mon with it already, and lower the resale value of face-lifted e90 335i m-sports! My ZHP needs a younger sibling in the garage next to her...

Trojan4evr · 07-26-2011, 02:12 PM

It definitely is growing on me. looks awesome.

sieben1973 · 07-26-2011, 02:16 PM

what kind of tires are those Pirelli?

Dackelone · 07-26-2011, 02:26 PM

Looks like those pics were taken near the Gross Glockner(G.G.)... probably testing the brakes for fade and for noise levels (hence the microphones on each fender!). When I drove the G.G. last year I saw quite a few testwagen cars testing thier brakes on the decent.

http://www.holidaycheck.de/data/urla...1157613833.jpg

That is a nice little bier garten with some 200 annimals near the North enterance to the G.G. Here is some more info IF anyone wants to go for a visit.

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/1ffe4/5052e/6/?o=3

Dackel

arc1880 · 07-26-2011, 02:31 PM

Perhaps they are trying to find a solution for the brake squeaking????????

Dackelone · 07-26-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sieben1973

what kind of tires are those Pirelli?

Pirelli Cinturato P7 - run flats...

bmwpride335i · 07-26-2011, 02:33 PM

looks pretty good to me. subtle and not as dramatic as e46 to e90 exterior change.

Nero7 · 07-26-2011, 02:38 PM

The car looks great even with camo, but would love to see some interior shots. Wonder if the price will be the same as current E90 335i or will it cost alot more?

Whostheboss · 07-26-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nero7

The car looks great even with camo, but would love to see some interior shots. Wonder if the price will be the same as current E90 335i or will it cost alot more?

Price always goes up

Poppin Fresh · 07-26-2011, 02:46 PM

Looks to me like it took cues from the E90 M3. The prospects of an F30 M3 with performance brakes is looking good.

numba1guju · 07-26-2011, 02:56 PM

here we go with more blue brakes that probably wont be on production lol

notaspammer · 07-26-2011, 02:58 PM

This is my first time noticing the sideview cameras, which is nice b/c now I won't have to get the Volvo S60. Any indication of a heads-up display? Throw in cooled seats and night vision it'd be golden.

Nero7 · 07-26-2011, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whostheboss

Price always goes up

Hopefully it will not go up so much.

07-26-2011, 12:42 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,981 iTrader: (0)	Spied: 2012 BMW 335i F30 With Blue Brakes and Side View Cameras BIMMERPOST NEWS Spied: 2012 BMW 335i F30 With Blue Brakes and Side View Cameras 69 COMMENTS Tweet We've posted plenty of F30 spy photos and videos, but this is a first -- a F30 335i with blue front brake calipers. Despite their color, the brakes on this prototype don't appear to be larger or a special design compared to other F30 335i prototypes, so it could be cosmetic only (perhaps as part of a special package). BMW does seem to have an affinity for blue brakes recently, as seen on the F10 M5. Or, these brakes could be for testing purposes only. Also seen are some testing/recording equipment attached to each fender to monitor the brakes, wheels, and/or tires, as well as sensors on the calipers. The fender sensors appear to be microphones, so they may be for sound testing. Seen clearly for the first time are the two front-end side view cameras integrated into the sides of the front bumper. Each side's image will be shown simultaneously on the control display to provide a clear view at cross traffic and blind sideways and intersections. This likely indicates that the F30 3-series will also feature top and rear view parking cameras, all as part of a camera package. Sample of view from side view cameras: This adds to the F30's already spied technology features, such as the lane change warning system. This previous spyshot showed that BMW's Lane Change Warning feature will be available for the F30 as well. Sensors at each side of the F30 will continuously check for cars in the left or right hand blindspots. If a car is detected, a small warning triangle in the housings of the exterior mirrors will light up (see photo to the right) and the steering wheel will vibrate. With these types of new technologies, the F30 will surely be the safest 3-series yet. These photos continue to show off the excellent proportions and stance of the F30 sedan and we get another good look at the squared-off LED angel eyes which will accompany F30s equipped with xenon headlights. The F30 is expected to be debuted this October/November in connection with pre-2012 olympic events. It will make its world public debut at the 2012 Geneva show in March 2012. The F30 sedan will go on sale in Europe around the time of Geneva show debut. US sales will begin in late Spring of 2012. As this schedule shows, the F30 3-series will come as 328i and 335i models. The 328i will most certainly be powered by the 'N20' turbo 4-cylinder inline engine (as found in the Z4 28i, details) and the 335i by a turbo 6-cylinder inline motor. 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 Latest BMW M4 Coupe F82 Spy Pics and Updated Info (Nearly 8000 RPM) More LCI 5 Series Facelift Videos BMW 2 Series (F22) vs 4 Series Coupe (F32) - Spied Models Compared
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07-26-2011, 02:01 PM	#10
Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,791 iTrader: (0)	C'mon with it already, and lower the resale value of face-lifted e90 335i m-sports! My ZHP needs a younger sibling in the garage next to her... __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

07-26-2011, 02:12 PM	#11
Trojan4evr BMW Collector Drives: '07 E90 335i/ '11 E82 DCT 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,586 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [0.50] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [2.75]	It definitely is growing on me. looks awesome. __________________ 1. 2011 E82 135i DCT M-tec 2. 2007 E90 335i JB Step(Gone but not forgotten---> grad school fund)

07-26-2011, 02:16 PM	#12
sieben1973 Private First Class Drives: 2011 "dark grey" 528i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: HWY 403 Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	what kind of tires are those Pirelli? __________________ One you lock the target Two you break the man Three you slowly spread the net And Four you catch the man

07-26-2011, 02:46 PM	#19
Poppin Fresh Colonel Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ Posts: 2,045 iTrader: (0)	Looks to me like it took cues from the E90 M3. The prospects of an F30 M3 with performance brakes is looking good. __________________

07-26-2011, 01:20 PM	#2
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,259 iTrader: (0)	Mini 5er! (I can't wait until more camo gets removed).

07-26-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
vexx786 Private First Class Drives: BMW E39 530i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	single exhaust? Hopefully only pre-production.

07-26-2011, 01:27 PM	#4
asdfx Private Drives: e60 530d (my ex), F10 528i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	Seems to be a very sleek, mean looking car.

07-26-2011, 01:44 PM	#8
cs4444 Private Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	"Mini 5er! (I can't wait until more camo gets removed)." Definitely NOT a mini 5, the shape is instantly recognizable as a 3 series, and it appears to be a good looking evolution. Looks amazing very low and sporty!

07-26-2011, 02:26 PM	#13
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,051 iTrader: (0)	Looks like those pics were taken near the Gross Glockner(G.G.)... probably testing the brakes for fade and for noise levels (hence the microphones on each fender!). When I drove the G.G. last year I saw quite a few testwagen cars testing thier brakes on the decent. http://www.holidaycheck.de/data/urla...1157613833.jpg That is a nice little bier garten with some 200 annimals near the North enterance to the G.G. Here is some more info IF anyone wants to go for a visit. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/1ffe4/5052e/6/?o=3 Dackel

07-26-2011, 02:31 PM	#14
arc1880 Second Lieutenant Drives: '07 335i (e92) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 247 iTrader: (1)	Perhaps they are trying to find a solution for the brake squeaking????????

07-26-2011, 02:33 PM	#16
bmwpride335i Major Drives: 07 SUPERCHARGED 680HP VETTE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,344 iTrader: (1)	looks pretty good to me. subtle and not as dramatic as e46 to e90 exterior change.

07-26-2011, 02:38 PM	#17
Nero7 Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	The car looks great even with camo, but would love to see some interior shots. Wonder if the price will be the same as current E90 335i or will it cost alot more?

07-26-2011, 02:56 PM	#20
numba1guju Lieutenant Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	here we go with more blue brakes that probably wont be on production lol __________________ Current: 2013 328i Mineral Gray ZMM/ZLP/Heated Seats SOLD: 2002 325i Jet Black ZPP

07-26-2011, 02:58 PM	#21
notaspammer Registered Drives: '97 3-series Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: california Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	sideview cameras This is my first time noticing the sideview cameras, which is nice b/c now I won't have to get the Volvo S60. Any indication of a heads-up display? Throw in cooled seats and night vision it'd be golden.

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