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What kind of car is that blue one? Can't tell with the logos camouflaged! :
Nice to compare sizes. It's a relatively fair alternative to an E30 (still the king though).
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"The E30 M3 is the BMW Motorsport-developed version of the E30 3 Series. Its S14 four-cylinder powerplant is a further development of the M10 unit and was chosen because of its compact dimensions. The chassis is based on the basic E30 3 Series design but has been thoroughly reworked by BMW Motorsport in every significant area. The reshaped body shares few panels with other E30 3 Series models. [...] The main impetus for the E30 M3’s existence was Group A racing, a production-based class that demanded that each race car share its core mechanical components with a road car, of which at least 5,000 examples had to be produced. Thus, BMW Motorsport designed the race car first, then applied the necessary changes to the road car in order to homologate the competition machine. The E30 M3 street version and E30 M3 competition version are therefore quite similar. For example, the widened fenders were needed to accommodate racing rubber on the competition cars but were not necessary for the more modest tires of the street version. However, fender width had to be identical between the road and race versions, so both share the same flared arches." (source: http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=8)
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Can't tell if you are joking or don't know anything at all???
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12-16-2015, 09:30 AM | #52 | |
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See the following two excerpts of the BMW M2 Production Bulletin of November 2015 (that you can also find in the manuals sticky: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1201088).
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Why do they feel they need all those extra folds in the front bumper? And all at sharp angles.
That whole section coming down from halfway up, covering some of the air intakes, should have to go instantly. The sculpturing of the doors and side is also a bit borderline too baroque, but it would work if the front wasn't looking like it does now. |
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See the following two excerpts of the BMW M2 Press Kit (that you can also find in the manuals sticky: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1201088). "Inspired by motor sport history. A glance at the front end of the new BMW M2 reveals characteristic M design features. The signature BMW kidney grille, with its black-painted double bars replicating the design of the M double-spoke wheels, carries the BMW M logo. And the three-dimensional design of the grille has a “shark nose” feel to it. The modern take on the BMW twin circular headlights (here in xenon form) underlines the car’s forward-surging look and establishes a close stylistic connection with the grille. This further sharpens the focus of the new BMW M2 on the road ahead. The large front apron with trapezoidal blades and the Air Curtains in the outer air intakes recall the type of protruding spoilers that have been a familiar sight in motor sport down the years. For the BMW M2 they were inspired in particular by the BMW 3.0 CSL touring car racer. However, the large blades are not only a nod to the past. Form follows function is the message here, so as well as underlining the wide track of the new BMW M2 they divert part of the airflow through the wheel arches, while the Air Curtains guide the air effectively past the wheels. These two features work together to reduce air turbulence around the front wheel arches, cutting drag in the process. Moreover, the large air intakes cover the immense cooling air requirements of the high-performance engine. Thanks to the careful channelling of the airflow around and through elements of the car, drag has been reduced by five per cent compared with the BMW 2 Series Coupe, despite the M2’s stronger cooling performance. The aerodynamic measures have also reduced lift by 35 per cent and significantly improved aerodynamic balance at higher speeds." "Muscular athlete. The side swage line – which begins rearwards of the front axle on the new BMW M2, then rises dynamically towards the tail and links the flanks of the car with its rear end – is a classical BMW design feature; in the case of the BMW 2002, for instance, it extended around the whole car. Other typical elements of the new BMW M2’s powerful appearance are the sculptural wing extensions at the front and rear axle, which immediately bring to mind the image of a muscular athlete with broad shoulders in a figure-hugging race suit and visually enhance the car’s standout dynamic abilities. However, these significant bodywork extensions (front: 55 mm, rear: 80 mm) are again not only a stylistic statement, but necessary to accommodate the wider track and wheels – in this case 19-inch aluminium forged rims in familiar BMW M double-spoke design."
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My E30 M3 Gr A rally car is ready. We did some first runs tonight.
It will look perfect in the garage next to the 1M and M2. https://www.facebook.com/andre.devri...4118104647890/ Last edited by Advevo; 03-03-2016 at 07:11 AM.. |
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