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Wutputt
10-26-2004, 11:12 AM
Probably most of you already knew how the new BMW 3-series looks like, due to the leaked Slovenian brochure, but here are some official pics BMW released today:

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64990_1.images/75005.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64985_1.images/74988.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64985_1.images/74989.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64990_1.images/75006.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64985_1.images/74990.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64990_1.images/75007.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64985_1.images/74992.jpg

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64985_1.images/74993.jpg

http://www.thecarfanatics.com/images/hires/2610041/2610041_004h.jpg

http://www.thecarfanatics.com/images/hires/2610041/2610041_005h.jpg

source: response.jp & thecarfanatics.com

What about some high-res now? :D

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A 'little bit' extra BMW press info:

To be revealed for the first time in public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005, the E90 3 Series is due on sale Spring 2005. When the new 3 Series will be introduced onto the market, it will be available with three different petrol engines (330i, 325i, 320i) and one diesel engine (320d).

Six-cylinder with extra-light magnesium crankcase

The all-new R6 straight-six cylinder fitted to the top-of-the-range BMW 330i offers an energetic output of 190 kW, with torque at 300 Nm between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm. The new 3.0-litre R6 is the most powerful and lightest six-cylinder engine in its segment.

To minimise weight, BMW has employed magnesium for the first time in large-scale series production, achieving a substantial 30 percent weight saving compared with an all aluminium alloy engine. Magnesium is used for the crankcase, the crankshaft bearings, and on the cylinder head cover.

Maximising the weight saving and boosting performance across the rev range is the addition of a now well-known BMW innovation: VALVETRONIC infinitely variable intake valve control. The result is an even more efficient use of fuel with an even faster engine response. This superior technology is teamed with the long-standing BMW double-VANOS variable camshaft adjustment on both inlet and exhaust valves.

The combination of VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS spurs the new BMW 330i from 0-100 km/h in a supercar-like 6.3 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Despite this remarkable performance from a compact sedan, fuel consumption is a meagre 8.7-ltr/100 km on the composite EU cycle.

The 2.5-litre BMW 325i also makes its European debut in early 2005

Its new engine produces 160 kW at 6,500 rpm thanks to VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS technology, with maximum torque of 250 Nm available between 2,750 and 4,250 rpm. The BMW 325i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds with a top speed of 245 km/h. The BMW 325i uses just 8.3 ltr/100 km on the combined EU cycle.

BMW 320i powered by high-output four-cylinder

The BMW 320i picks up a newly optimised version of the advanced VALVETRONIC-equipped 2.0-litre four-cylinder, previously available on the E46 318i. The E90 320i engine, equipped with double-VANOS variable camshaft adjustment, delivers maximum output of 110 kW at 6,200 rpm, with maximum torque of 200 Nm at 3,600 rpm.

Thus equipped, the new BMW 320i can accelerate to 100 km/h from rest in just 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h. Fuel consumption in the EU combined cycle is 7.4 ltr/100 km. These improvements over the previous engine, already acknowledged as a genuinely smooth and powerful performer, are attributable to the optimisation of both the intake manifold and exhaust system.

320d, the success story continues

The new BMW 320d with second generation common rail technology and a turbo compressor with variable geometry turbine, developes an impressive 163 bhp (120 kW) and a maximum torque of 340 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The comfortable delivery of power and its dynamics makes this engine one of the top of its segment.

The BMW 320d accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and continues to a top speed of 245 km/h. These performance figures indicate truly the sportive character of the BMW 320d. Besides the new BMW 320d complies with the strict EU4 emission standard.

Six-speed transmissions on all models

The 320i and 325i models will come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and the option of a six-speed automatic transmission. The 330i will be available as standard with the automatic transmission. An extra gear, closer increments and wider overall spread of ratios allow the driver to extract the most from these engines, particularly at step-off.

The new BMW 3 Series is even more dynamic on the road, accelerating faster than before and achieving a higher top speed, while consuming less fuel and thus producing fewer emissions.

Push to start

The new BMW 3 Series gains a unique feature for this class of premium sport sedan, a Start/Stop push button combined with the Comfort Start function. The driver simply presses the starter button in order to fire the engine. All other operations then continue automatically without any further intervention.

Top-of-the-range technology for enhanced driving dynamics

Reflecting its mighty heritage, the new BMW 3 Series is replete with classic BMW characteristics; a longitudinally-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, and perfect axle load distribution of 50:50, combining to deliver superior all-round dynamic agility.

The newly developed double-joint front axle is all-aluminium, ensuring optimum balance of driving dynamics and motoring comfort. Further, optimised directional stability is assured thanks to a stiff, strong and light front axle. The five-link rear axle made of lightweight steel, in turn, ensures supreme agility and dynamic handling at all times. Further advantages are precise wheel guidance and very good roll comfort.

Active steering: unique in this segment

A unique feature available for the first time in this segment is BMW's active steering, to be offered as an option on six-cylinder models. Active steering provides a more direct transmission ratio at low speeds and an indirect ratio at higher speeds, thus solving the conflict of interest between agility, stability, and comfort, which conventional steering simply cannot offer.

BMW active steering is enhanced for the new 3 Series by an additional feature particularly important in everyday motoring in poor conditions. When the driver applies the brakes on surfaces with varying frictional coefficients such as icy patches, snow and asphalt, active steering - actively intervening in the steering control - stabilises the car more quickly and more precisely than a 'regular' motorist would ever be able to do.

Latest-generation DSC

BMW's DSC Dynamic Stability Control appears in its latest generation to provide safety of the highest standard. On the six-cylinder models DSC is enhanced with useful functions such as dry-braking of the brake discs on wet roads, Brake Standby with the brakes being alerted by pre-aligning the brake linings, a Start-Off Assistant preventing the car from rolling back when setting off on a gradient, as well as anti-dive control when applying the brakes slowly. As a result of all these features and improvements, BMW's sports saloon is once again increasing its leadership in driving dynamics, an area in which it has always excelled.

The BMW 3 Series - a dynamic and elegant sedan

With its design language, the new BMW 3 Series is a unique, self-confident contender clearly expressing its qualities as a dynamic and elegant sports sedan. Positioned at the epicentre of BMW's modern design spectrum, the new 3 Series harmonises the body design of the BMW Z4 and the BMW 1 Series with the elegance of the 5 and 7 Series. Characteristic features are the short overhangs, the greenhouse pushed to the rear, and the long bonnet.

The BMW 3 Series is noticeably larger inside and out. The interior is bright, spacious and generous reflecting the lifestyle of its target group. At 4,520 mm, the body of the new BMW E90 3 Series is 49 mm longer than the E46 3 Series it replaces. At 1,817 mm it is 78 mm wider and 6 mm higher at 1,421 mm. The wheelbase is stretched 35 mm to 2,760 mm.

Body: Lighter, stiffer, safer

Stiffer and lighter than before, the bodyshell of the new BMW 3 Series benefits from lightweight engineering via latest-generation steel and moulding technologies. A new joint and crossbar design for the car's load-bearing structure increases body stiffness by 25 per cent, with no weight gain over the E46.

Side impact protection: The safest 3 Series yet

The new BMW 3 Series is designed to achieve best results in the EuroNCAP crash test. It is also one of the first cars in the world fully prepared for the extremely demanding side-impact requirements in the USA as well as the US high-speed rear impact test. In addition to optimised belt systems, the passenger safety system comes as standard with six airbags: front airbags for the driver and front passenger, hip/thorax airbags, and curtain head airbags.

Proven technology for extra safety

While dual halogen headlights are standard, customers may select bi-xenon headlights with or without an adaptive light function as an option. Dynamically adjusting the position of the headlights in an infinite process, the bi-xenon headlights with adaptive headlight function ensure perfect illumination of the road ahead geared to current driving requirements. The result is much better visibility for the driver. This pays off particularly in bends, where the headlights dynamically follow the course of the road, to quite literally guide the driver along.

Featured as standard, two-stage Brake Force Display enlarges the brake light area as soon as the driver pushes hard on the brake pedal or when ABS cuts in. Drivers following will instantly recognise this as an indication of emergency braking, giving them vital extra seconds in which to react.

The new BMW 3 Series also comes as standard with runflat tyres enabling the car to continue for up to 250 km after a puncture at a speed of up to 80 km/h without destroying the tyre or the rim.

Clever solutions inside the car - premium class space and comfort

The interior of the new BMW 3 Series is modern and harmonious, the luxurious ambience reflecting a sense of controlled dynamism and lightness. The interior conveys the twin 3 Series strengths of luxury and sports driving.

Driver-oriented cockpit

As with all BMW cars, the cockpit is clearly structured and driver-oriented. The driver zone conveys important information with optimum clarity. The centre section serves as the comfort zone within perfect reach of the driver and front passenger.

Combining high information density with ease of control

Superior ergonomics means controlling important features such as the air conditioning and radio is easy, convenient and safe. Complex systems with high information density are controlled via iDrive, where optioned together with satellite navigation. This option includes a bespoke binnacle in the middle of the instrument panel. The controller enables the driver to select the various functions and navigate through the individual menus.

Keyless driving

With iDrive eliminating the conventional array of buttons and knobs in the cockpit, Comfort Access, available as an option, renders the conventional ignition key a thing of the past. A transmitter referred to as the ID Sensor enables the owner to enter the car and start the engine without even touching the key. And in conjunction with Key Memory, the ID Sensor recalls the seat position, mirrors, automatic air conditioning and radio tuning settings used on the driver's last journey.

Ultra-fast cooling and heating

Conceived for maximum comfort and ease of control, the air conditioning in the new BMW 3 Series ensures exceptionally fast cooling and heating. A full multi-zone climate system is offered, enhanced by an optimised, automatic anti-mist function.

Luxury class infotainment systems

The wide range of information and entertainment features in the new BMW 3 Series employ DVD data systems, allowing drivers the choice of either the Business or Professional navigation units, available as options. Also optional is the Professional Logic7 HiFi system that provides in-car surround sound.

Mopsdrops
10-26-2004, 11:36 AM
Thank you Wutputt, very nice pictures, looks kinda cool.

oantob
10-26-2004, 11:54 AM
The front is ok and the interior so luxurious, but when I saw the back its not OK...ugly rear lights but nice pics thou.. :wink:

TT
10-26-2004, 12:32 PM
We need some high-res, here they are :D

What about some high-res now? :D

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edited the first post with the and the press release posted by Wut (you could have edited the first post yourself for that ;))

abbor
10-26-2004, 12:38 PM
Hmm.. I love the front, but the back still need some time to grow on me...
But I want one bad as hell.. 330i is just perfect..

Schwalbe
10-26-2004, 12:43 PM
Thanks guys for those high-res pics of the new E90 3 series. My favorite picture of the bunch is definitively this one : http://img38.exs.cx/img38/1195/BMWE903-Series021.th.jpg Contrasts of lights are really nice. 8)

SPEEDKILLAR
10-26-2004, 01:37 PM
The front is ok and the interior so luxurious, but when I saw the back its not OK...ugly rear lights but nice pics thou.. :wink:


Totally agree.

rachaderua
10-26-2004, 01:44 PM
that seems to be a great car, very well designed, but i just didn´t like the rear, as it´s not a typical bmw rear style, but that´s ok. It´s a good car :D

Wutputt
10-26-2004, 01:59 PM
edited the first post with the and the press release posted by Wut (you could have edited the first post yourself for that ;))
For some reason it didn't cross my mind, don't know why. I'll try to remember it the next time ;)

btw, thanks for the highres pics.


My opinion of the car: it looks good when looking at the front or the side of the car. But I really don't like the back. First of all it doesn't look good and secondly it isn't really BMW-like. But I'm convinced it will sell like hotcakes.

chest3r
10-26-2004, 02:08 PM
WOW!! :o I think the car is pretty good, specially the front. The rear is not so good, but I love the car anyway 8)

BTW What is this in the midle of the bumper ??

http://response.jp/issue/2004/1026/article64990_1.images/75005.jpg

leo_26782
10-26-2004, 02:12 PM
Is there any details about the futur M3 and (?) a V8?

sndr
10-26-2004, 02:21 PM
I still don't like the back it's not bmw-like more an Hyundai

malte
10-26-2004, 02:32 PM
compared to the old 3 series it's not at all ok. the old one looked low and muscular. their new line is too artsy in my opinion. i feel like I'm standing next to a scale model in plastic with the new 5 series and from the pictures the new 3 series seems no different. The distance between the rear window and the end of the car is too short. An aesthetical error in my opinion that it has in common with the slr. but the pictures are great though, big thx. Its nice with decent pics for evaluation purposes... any details on the new M3, i've heard something about a 400 hp v8 or am i wrong?

Just_me
10-26-2004, 05:54 PM
WOW!! :o I think the car is pretty good, specially the front. The rear is not so good, but I love the car anyway 8)

BTW What is this in the midle of the bumper ??
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It's a radar unit for Active cruise control

5vz-fe
10-26-2004, 07:28 PM
Actually, thanks to this leak, we have the official photos early.
The front and the side of the car looks nice, but the rear end is plain ugly. Those irregular taillights makes it looks weird.

schnell318
10-26-2004, 07:50 PM
Thanks for the pics they´re so nice. But what is that in the trunk (last pic) some kind of drawer?? Nice :D

HeilSvenska
10-26-2004, 10:42 PM
Ugly! And it's just simply ugly, not shocking at all like the 7 or the Z4 or the 5...it's a miss.

cho_888
10-27-2004, 04:13 AM
wow a heaps of pics!!! nice i like this design, i just cant wait for the M3

martin100
10-27-2004, 01:01 PM
Hmmm... if the back would look better this would become an awesome looking car. But the interior looks better than the actual one, appears to be better quality. It for sure looks better than the 5 and 7 series :!:

5vz-fe
10-27-2004, 02:03 PM
I swear, if they make the trunk design of the 7 into the 3 series, I will be smacking their heads with the big thick german owners' manual

turbodiesel
10-27-2004, 02:08 PM
we are waiting for 2 doors version (coupe) or a 4 - series

cooperluke
10-27-2004, 02:24 PM
Hate the rear lights.... they have to change them.. they are simply horrible!

ae86_16v
10-28-2004, 09:36 PM
I still don't like the back it's not bmw-like more an Hyundai

Exactly what I was thinking. . .

I noticed that they moved the fender blinkers back down towards the middle of the fender instead of being higher up. . .

africanmojo
10-28-2004, 10:36 PM
love the front think thats looks great but the rear is just wrong. the interior is very well finished and looks great but just hard to get past the rear end so ugly. thanks for the pic

w0n
10-31-2004, 06:58 AM
..........why does bmw still go with the iDrive system, everyone hates it............

oh well, looks good, like a softened mini 5-series

It for sure looks better than the 5 and 7 series

i think the 5 series is the best looking bangle bmw, the 6 is the worst!!!!!!!

bmwmpower
11-02-2004, 04:46 AM
http://www.autocar.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=211654

autocar Bmw3

I like more 7 than 5

Akmon
11-02-2004, 12:18 PM
I think it's looks pretty cool 4 a BMW,much better then the precedent series

acs power
11-02-2004, 06:24 PM
Obviously the back is the problem of that car. But I think the best of this model will come with the Coupe and M versions expected for 2006. To me the perfect BMW is the 6 Series.

KaBlookie
11-02-2004, 10:37 PM
wow...in my eyes, it couldnt get too much better than that, and I LOVE the interior. Of all the BMWs I drove over the summer (virtually every model sold here in the USA), the 5-series had my favorite interior (7-series was wonderful, but was more complicated).

not too too fond of the rear end though...looks like a smushed upset 5-series rear-end.

I hear they're coming out with a 3.5-liter inline-6 for the 6-series at some point, which uses the same throttle-body-less technology as the 545/745/X5 4.4i engine...if this is still true, I hope they put that in the 3-series...335i 8)

and active steering?!? on this thing?? I'm assuming that they're gonna be extremely smart about it because with a system like that on a car with a much smaller wheelbase than the 5-series, it could get real touchy. Even the 5-series I drove with active steering were kinds twitchy (until i got used to it).

looks like they're doing some awesome stuff with that car though...as usual...it's BMW, what do you expect?

raphaelws
11-02-2004, 11:50 PM
I like it.. look like the 5 series

gobs3z
11-04-2004, 01:04 AM

gobs3z
11-04-2004, 01:05 AM
M3 Pics
http://bmwplanet.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=25365&highlight=e90+m3

Wutputt
11-16-2004, 01:12 PM
Some non-press pics of the E90 3-series:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39446
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39447
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39448
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39449
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39450
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39451

http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/gallery/photos/photos-11-2004/11-2185210.JPG

http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/gallery/photos/photos-11-2004/11-2765759.JPG

http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/gallery/photos/photos-11-2004/11-8612395.JPG

http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/gallery/photos/photos-11-2004/11-5154553.JPG

source: bimmerfest.com / roadfly.org

bmwmpower
11-16-2004, 03:23 PM
M3 engines and some pics

http://www.bmwworld.com/models/3er/e90.htm

I read in autocar,
3 series will have 3.0 V6 with turbo and 340hp

TT
11-16-2004, 05:26 PM
Is just a rumor or official already? A Turbo? :? I'd rather see a fatty NA V8 in there!

bmwmpower
11-16-2004, 07:25 PM
Is just a rumor or official already? A Turbo? :? I'd rather see a fatty NA V8 in there!

believe or not

i heard about it not once

they call it 330ti

chest3r
11-16-2004, 09:39 PM
Is just a rumor or official already? A Turbo? :? I'd rather see a fatty NA V8 in there!

believe or not

i heard about it not once

they call it 330ti

Yeah, I've read about it too :wink:

SilviaEvo
11-16-2004, 10:02 PM
that 330ti sounds cool like Titanium most power too

Model Power
316i 122 HP
318i 150 HP
320i 177 PS
323i 204 HP
325i 231 HP
330i 265 HP
330ti 333 HP
318d 122 HP
320d 163 HP
325d 204 HP
330d 238 HP
M3 401 HP

bmwmpower
11-17-2004, 05:40 AM
that 330ti sounds cool like Titanium most power too

Model Power
316i 122 HP
318i 150 HP
320i 177 PS
323i 204 HP
325i 231 HP
330i 265 HP
330ti 333 HP
318d 122 HP
320d 163 HP
325d 204 HP
330d 238 HP
M3 401 HP

you left 335D - thats 3.0D with 270 hp diesel power 560 Nm,
thats not 100% this version,its only maybe

assbyte
11-17-2004, 05:43 PM
Ugly! And it's just simply ugly, not shocking at all like the 7 or the Z4 or the 5...it's a miss.

so true, i think older bimmers look better.
now most bimmers look ok but there is always something strage about the car to me that doest feel right. doesnt feel that much european anymore.

bmwmpower
11-18-2004, 04:54 PM
back lights looks like daewoo, or something like this