The fifth iteration of BMW’s performance model, the M3, was only offered as a four-door sedan after four generations with the M3 in numerous configurations.
The German automaker chose to give the coupe versions even-numbered names. The 3-Series coupe became the 4-Series as a result. However, that did not mean to discard the M3 badges. These were used on the BMW 3-Series with four doors.
The M3, the sportiest model of the 3-Series, was unveiled by BMW in 2014. It stood out from the rest of the stable thanks to a revised front bumper with a larger spoiler and broader side-pods that served as air intakes. A series of air vents on the front fenders improved the appearance of the automobile and reduced turbulence in the wheel arches. The M3 featured a smaller engine than its predecessor, which added a bulge to the hood because of its enormous V8 engine, more for aesthetic reasons and to protect pedestrians. The car was fitted with an unique set of 18″ light-alloy wheels and has four exhausts under the diffuser that were made specifically for the M3.
High-bolstered seats, a unique steering wheel, a unique instrument cluster, and the three-color M emblem that was dispersed throughout the interior, on the seats, on the gear stick, and on the dials, all revealed the M3’s race heritage within.
The 2014 M3, also known as the F80, was the first turbocharged BMW M3. It had an inline-six engine with a 3.0-liter displacement, which was less than the 4.0-liter V8 of the previous E92 M3 model, but it produced more power and torque. It was paired as standard to a 6-speed manual transmission, with a 7-Speed dual-clutch automatic transmission available as an option.
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During the previous generation, both regular and M series vehicles were referred to by the codename e90.
M vehicles have had the same codenames as their “normal” variants up until this point. For instance, the last M3 Sedan was formerly referred to as E90, the same name as the standard 3 Series model. To indicate that there is a significant difference between the two sorts, BMW chose to adopt separate codenames for a few of its new models.
To indicate that there is a significant difference between the two sorts, BMW chose to adopt separate codenames for a few of its new models.
According to reports, moving ahead, it will suit all legitimate M automobiles in that manner. For instance, the F85 is the F85-based X5 M, and the F86 is the F86-based X6 M. M2 will also receive a special code that isn’t yet publicly known.
The fifth-generation M3 and M4 are the first M cars to use different chassis codes than the models they are based on. The M3 sedan is the F80, not the F30, and the M4 coupe is known as the F82 rather than the F32. The inevitable M4 convertible will use F83, while F81 has been reserved for an M3 wagon. Don’t get your hopes up, though: BMW hasn’t committed to a long-roof M3.
A HIGH-POWERED DESIGN
The design of the F80 series is particularly emotive and striking, with a low-slung shape, long bonnet, and the clear three-dimensionality of all the body elements. Karim Habib, who was then the head of design at BMW Automobiles, set out to convey the new cars’ high performance and superb handling. Indicators of the vehicles’ status as performance athletes include the M overtaking mirrors, the striking dark carbon roof, and the large wheel housings, which are especially noticeable on the rear wheels of the M3 Sedan. The new Air Curtains, which are specific air ducts on the front of the vehicles to reduce air turbulence, and LED headlights create the overall impression of a dynamic sports car with the unmistakable DNA of a M high-performance vehicle.
It shows that strength isn’t everything.
Fate decreed that BMW chose the same Portimao circuit for the first drives of the M3 and M4 just a few months prior, when Mercedes-AMG debuted the C63. I had the good fortune to be present for both incidents, and while the C63 delivered more force, the BMW’s aggressiveness just served to heighten the excitement.
When Alfa Romeo entered the race with the Giulia Quadrifoglio and I had the chance to triple-test it against the M3 and C63 on a closed circuit shoot at Anglesey, this really hit home for me. The Alfa was more exotic, and the AMG would cheerfully make any moron appear like a god of drifting, but the M3 was the car that everyone wanted to drive till the tyres delaminated even though it had significantly less horsepower than the Alfa. which took very little time.
The F80 M3 and the F82 M4 are vintage models.
The M3 and M4 are intended to be identical. They’re not designed to be distinguishable from one another. Except for the glaringly evident distinction that one is a saloon and the other a coupe. The suspension settings are slightly different, but merely to account for the M3’s additional 23 kg and create a more consistent feel. Even though the normal 4 Series is 40mm wider than the boggo 4dr, they both have the same track widths. The saloon M is now 80mm wider than usual as a result. Discuss your stance.
We must also discuss other topics. mostly turbos. The demise of the normally aspirated M vehicle is heralded with the introduction of the new M3/M4. Yes, it is important. The fact that this fifth-generation car returns to the traditional straight-six arrangement when it is joined by a pair of high-speed spoolers won’t satisfy M purists, the sort who never got along with the outgoing 4.0-litre V8 (too huge), since it was too big. Turbos reduce engine noise and response.
Other than that, we have a traditional M. Although 90% won’t, you can still have a six-speed manual transmission. The power is sent to the rear wheels alone via a sophisticated differential and a carbon-fiber propshaft as it exits the car. It comes with 18-inch rims, but you must specify 19-inch wheels if you want the optional carbon-ceramic brakes, which you do. I don’t know whether I’ve ever used ceramic stoppers that are better. They are one of the nicest features of a car that already has a lot going for it. They are accurate and powerful.
On a road, that is. the N2, specifically. The goal is to become familiar with the M3’s use and driving before moving to an M4 for the challenging Portimao race circuit maneuvers. The issue is that M3 on N2 is a winning combination. To put it bluntly, the road is a farce. Such roads shouldn’t be permitted. Almost too alluring. From Faro, it sweeps northward in a gorgeous, graceful, and rhythmic manner while preserving height and giving vistas—third gear nirvana. In the old car, I would have been third with occasional flashes of second, and in the new one, it might be third, but right now I’m in fourth.
M3 F80
Following plans to separate the BMW 4 Series coupe/convertible from the BMW 3 Series, BMW created the F80 M3 for the 2014 model year (or 2015 in the USA), releasing it only as a saloon. The F80 M3 will have a carbon fiber roof, unlike its E90 M3 sedan predecessor but comparable to that generation’s E92 coupe. The 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan saw the debut of the F80 M3, as well as the M4 coupe, whose performance has been enhanced from the outgoing model. According to BMW, the vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with the 6-speed manual transmission and 3.9 seconds with the optional DCT transmission. The new M3 and M4 will complete the standing kilometer in 22.20 seconds, which is now regarded as a crucial benchmark for performance claims in the era of high-performance vehicles where the 0-60 mph time is highly reliant on traction. The 2006 Corvette Z06 completed the same task in 22.24 seconds, which is comparable to this time. The top speed is restricted to 155 mph (249 km/h), however an add-on package for M drivers will increase this to 174 mph (280 km/h). The new engine will produce 406 lb-ft of torque between 1,850 and 5,500 rpm and 425 horsepower between 5,500 and 7,300 rpm.
The basis for the fifth-generation M3 will be built of steel, and the bonnet and doors will be made of aluminum. The other news is that the M3 is no longer being produced and that there won’t be any more M3 Coupes. The M4 is the following M3 Coupe. Three months after the M3 Coupe, in September 2013, the M3 Convertible began production.
The Weight Comparison of the BMW F80/F82 and G80/G82
On paper, the new G80 BMW M3 appears to be a significant improvement over the F80 it replaces. The G82 BMW M4 and F82 M4 are comparable. The most recent cars feature better engines, greater tech, and more sophisticated chassis, giving them more power. But weight is one feature of the new G80/G82 chassis that appears to have been disregarded.
To compare the weights of the new G80/G82 to the previous F80/F82, look at the table below. As you can see, all of the new cars are significantly heavier than their forerunners. Although weight increases are common in modern vehicles due to the addition of luxury and safety features, these weight increases are startling.
Let’s start with the regular manual-transmission BMW M3 sedans. The original F80 M3 weighed 1,595 kg (3,515 lbs), which is a decent amount in today’s terms. new vehicle? That weighs a staggering 1,780 kg. On the lightest of the new automobiles, that’s an increase of approximately 200 kilograms. Because of this, the M3 is heavier than a BMW 540i with a comparable-sized engine.
What about the automatic-transmission BMW M3 Competition models? Well, the F80 M3 Competition weights 1,635 kg and has a seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch gearbox). Again, not a terrific number, but still reasonable for a dual-clutch automatic vehicle. Consider the brand-new G80. The G80 weighs 1,805 kg when equipped with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. For comparison, the much larger, much more opulent BMW M8 Competition Coupe is only 100 kilograms lighter than that!
The same is true of the BMW M4 models, all of which weigh only a few kilograms less than their M3 predecessors. As a result, both of the new cars are startlingly heavy compared to their forebears. It is strange that they are so much heavier because you would think the M Division could reduce weight with the upgraded chassis.
This also implies that the G80 M3 is by far the heaviest M3 ever. The new M3 Competition weighs 1,805 kilos, which is almost as much as the old M5 and is excessively heavy for a vehicle of this size. The fact that it is so hefty genuinely baffles us. What materials did BMW use to create the new kidney grilles, lead?
Although we still believe the BMW M3 and M4 will handle well, there is now concern that they won’t be as driver-focused as M3s from earlier generations. There is a lot of weight to move, and while BMW is skilled at defying the laws of physics, there is a limit to how much cheating can be tolerated. Let’s hope that the M Division can use these two new brutes to their advantage.
What BMW model is the F80?
A 2016 Competition model with a dual-clutch transmission was put through its paces by Generation Five (F80): 2014-2018 C/D, reaching 60 mph in an astounding 4.0 seconds. The “S55” variant of the twin-turbo inline-six engine from BMW provided the power. This is the first turbocharged M3 in production.