M rear bumper design evolution from Z3 M Roadster to M2 Competition

dmboone25 · 05-15-2018, 08:59 PM

I like how the exhaust pipes have gradually moved further out over time.

Eddien123 · 05-15-2018, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Junni

The E90 M3 shows more muffler than the M2C so it seems.

E90 m3 bumper contributed to aerodynamics and was purposely that size

Edit: I meant muffler. Muffler contributes to aerodynamics although the bumper probably does as well.

Poochie · 05-15-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I like how the exhaust pipes have gradually moved further out over time.

It's a Phallic Symbol..

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/phallic-symbol

dmboone25 · 05-15-2018, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

It's a Phallic Symbol..

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/phallic-symbol

Not to be confused with a Yonic symbol.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crain_...tions_Building

KevinM · 05-15-2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I like how the exhaust pipes have gradually moved further out over time.

Yes...although the M3 has always had its exhaust pipes closer together than the M5.

YeaG30 · 05-16-2018, 07:22 AM

Two things:
1) For as much love as I (and many others) have for the E46 M3, when isolated the bumper is very underwhelming. I still love the car overall for the design.
2) The E39 M5 bumper is so choice.

Karmic Man · 05-16-2018, 07:30 AM

The 1M has the best rear. Simple, racy and curvy

CSBM5 · 05-16-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Junni

The E90 M3 shows more muffler than the M2C so it seems.

Note that these pictures are not all taken from the same location/angle of view. For example, note on that E90 picture how you have a clear view underneath the car to see the differential heat sink fins. That same view exists on the E92, but that picture is taken from a higher point of view.

KINY3RA · 05-16-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Igor_M5

All that and you forgot about the X5/6 M's smh

True. Or this SUV/SAV segment doesn't count as M cars? No?

bandwagn · 05-16-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Igor_M5

All that and you forgot about the X5/6 M's smh

Maybe the it's because the trailer hitch doesn't fit with the evolution of the M?

Igor_M5 · 05-16-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KINY3RA

True. Or this SUV/SAV segment doesn't count as M cars? No?

Oh boy.

Last time I checked, M cars had an S in their engine code, forgot what BMW debuted the most powerful M motor? that's still in production? after 10 years?

While you check, feel free to share your 2 cents on....
What does that make the 1M and Pre-LCI M2?

330i ZHP had more ///M points.

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Originally Posted by bandwagn

Maybe the it's because the trailer hitch doesn't fit with the evolution of the M?

Salty cuz you ain't about that life?

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Originally Posted by Stevy_G

The other day we rented a larger trailer with room for two cars: a friend's 964 and my 997:

Will post pics from the upcoming track season with my 2016 F85 infront. Trips planned to Red Bull Circuit (Austria), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Mugello (Italy) so far. Good thing with the F85 infront: with bad, rainy weather the GT3 with the semi slicks may stay on the trailer and I'll take the M to the track...

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bandwagn · 05-16-2018, 01:02 PM

Igor_M5 Don't start the S engine debate....

(also note the Style 135's on my ZHP, next to my X6M - maybe I'm a full poseur)

Igor_M5 · 05-16-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bandwagn

Igor_M5 Don't start the S engine debate....

(also note the Style 135's on my ZHP, next to my X6M - maybe I'm a full poseur)

Hey hey, nothing personal, there wouldn't be enough tampons for everyone here.

bandwagn · 05-16-2018, 01:12 PM

#LoveThemAll

Artemis · 05-16-2018, 09:02 PM

Added a cross-reference in the first post of this thread:

For the sister thread entitled "M front bumper design evolution from E39 M5 to M2 Competition": see here.

Also this illustrious one was added: BMW GT6 Vision Concept (virtual)

godzilla-1 · 05-17-2018, 05:53 AM

M2 has the worst rear end, they forgot to shrink the m4 lights when designing the 2 and the rear bumper is a bloater of an ass.
It seems to me that the diffusers on all Ms dont quite cover the exhaust backbox properly which is a shame as you end up seeing the box when following our cars. I replaced the standard one om my 1M with a carbon one from lightweight in germany and it looks totally standard except for it goes under the car a bit further and fully shrouds the backbox giving a nice clean look.

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