Evolution of the BMW 3 Series Coupe to 4 Series Coupe (E21 to F32) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

BMWI6 · 01-28-2013, 12:55 PM

in Non ///m Form = E36>f32>e46>e92>e30>e21
In ///m Form = E46=f32> E30>e36>e92>e21

tony20009 · 01-28-2013, 01:11 PM

I hadn't really thought about it until I saw the pics above, but if the pattern is to be believed, BMW make two model iterations that, by and large, look related, and then they change the overall design theme completely.

soolman32 · 01-28-2013, 01:32 PM

I'd have to say that my favorites are the E46 and soon to be released F32. Then the E92 in close second and don't care much for the rest.

J Lau · 01-28-2013, 01:32 PM

I think its quite unfair to have an E36 M3 there.
yet...its also unfair to put a ZHP in the crowd....=P

E46 ZHP is just gorgeous!

techwhiz · 01-28-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The E36 portrayed here seems to be an ///M3. A bit of an unfair comparison...

It's not a ///M3.
The mirrors are wrong. They sold ///M packages for coupes and convertibles that had cosmetic bits but were not true ///M. The flag mirrors on the non-///M cars are a dead give away. The ///M3 had aerodynamic oval mirrors.

J Lau · 01-28-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holander

I`m not see M-mirrors, did they come facelift e36 M3 only? or is it Us M3? But front is lowered, stock 3er has massive wheel gap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by techwhiz

It's not a ///M3.
The mirrors are wrong. They sold ///M packages for coupes and convertibles that had cosmetic bits but were not true ///M. The flag mirrors on the non-///M cars are a dead give away. The ///M3 had aerodynamic oval mirrors.

Good eyes. I dont think that E36 is stock. I think its an M3 wannabe.
It has the M3 badge on the door side molding.

mkoesel · 01-28-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

I hadn't really thought about it until I saw the pics above, but if the pattern is to be believed, BMW make two model iterations that, by and large, look related, and then they change the overall design theme completely.

Yes. Whether or not there has been a conscious effort to do it that way or not, that is how it has gone. Some correctly predicted the largely evolutionary styling direction of the F3x before it was seen testing based on this pattern.

roho3323 · 01-28-2013, 02:05 PM

As i look at these, it seems that the evolution of the 3 series comes in pairs... so the next generation may be radically different that current.

E21 & E30
E36 & E46
E92 & F32

bimmerjph · 01-28-2013, 02:05 PM

In my opinion the 4 Concept looks like the love child of an E46 and E92, but in a good way.

drZ · 01-28-2013, 02:06 PM

great comparo pics..note how the front overhangs get longer and longer while the rear+trunk is getting shorter and shorter..reminds me of maseratis..

MrPig · 01-28-2013, 02:10 PM

*sigh* can't wait for May where I get to drive my e30 again.

rjd598 · 01-28-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Lau

Good eyes. I dont think that E36 is stock. I think its an M3 wannabe.
It has the M3 badge on the door side molding.

the e36 was the easiest model to make look like an M

roundle · 01-28-2013, 02:26 PM

I like this. Amazing how much the E30 looks like the original (2002).

It would be cool to also include the 2002 as well as the pre and post LCI cars

Would be cool to see the dashboard evo as waell.

TK-421 · 01-28-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Holander

Looks nice, I am not sure e21 and E30 felgen size but
E21 13" ?
E30 15" ?
E36 17"
E46 18"
E92 19"
F3? 20" ?

E30 bottlecaps are 14"

Euro basketweave wheels are the only OEM 15" wheels for the E30

E46M54325Ci · 01-28-2013, 02:37 PM

Agree with what someone else already said, e30 and e46 are best.

christiandflores · 01-28-2013, 02:46 PM

+1 e46. Dumb people have asked me if my m3 is "new"

dd1981 · 01-28-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

E30 and E46 are my favorite. The E36 looks like ass unless it's made super aggressive

E46 FTW! Still looks classy and sporty. Perfect daily driver IMO for little cash.

CanAutM3 · 01-28-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holander

I`m not see M-mirrors, did they come facelift e36 M3 only? or is it Us M3? But front is lowered, stock 3er has massive wheel gap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by techwhiz

It's not a ///M3.
The mirrors are wrong. They sold ///M packages for coupes and convertibles that had cosmetic bits but were not true ///M. The flag mirrors on the non-///M cars are a dead give away. The ///M3 had aerodynamic oval mirrors.

You are right, not an M3. I missed the mirrors.

M_Power_Fan · 01-28-2013, 03:02 PM

nice

these pics always make me think how cool it would be to go back 20 years with a current model - how would everyone like it ?

宝马.e90 · 01-28-2013, 03:10 PM

E30.

That is all.

Imola.ZHP · 01-28-2013, 03:22 PM

e46 ZHP FTW!

V2RBY · 01-28-2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony20009

I hadn't really thought about it until I saw the pics above, but if the pattern is to be believed, BMW make two model iterations that, by and large, look related, and then they change the overall design theme completely.

Yes they do a cycle of revolution then evolution with each model.

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drZ bimmer newbie Drives: black sapphire e92 July2008 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 863 iTrader: (0)	great comparo pics..note how the front overhangs get longer and longer while the rear+trunk is getting shorter and shorter..reminds me of maseratis.. __________________ you get born into the world you get shit..you work yourself up in the world you get more shit, until at one stage you're so high up in the most rarefied atmosphere that you dont even know how shit looks like..welcome to the layercake of life son..

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soolman32 Private First Class Drives: Current: G37 / Soon: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	I'd have to say that my favorites are the E46 and soon to be released F32. Then the E92 in close second and don't care much for the rest.

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bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,322 iTrader: (0)	In my opinion the 4 Concept looks like the love child of an E46 and E92, but in a good way.

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roundle EXPAT Drives: 2011 328iT (US-Spec, 6MT, ZSP) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 577 iTrader: (0)	I like this. Amazing how much the E30 looks like the original (2002). It would be cool to also include the 2002 as well as the pre and post LCI cars Would be cool to see the dashboard evo as waell.

01-28-2013, 02:37 PM	#37
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M_Power_Fan Private Drives: the Ring Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	nice these pics always make me think how cool it would be to go back 20 years with a current model - how would everyone like it ?

01-28-2013, 03:10 PM	#42
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