New BMW M4 & M3 reveal
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I think it looks pretty decent, the front grilles are a bit jarring at first sight tbh but having looked at it more and more, I’m coming around to liking it more and more.
I can think of other far more butt ugly cars than the new m3/4.
I can think of other far more butt ugly cars than the new m3/4.
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maybe if they explained the design trade-off people would accept the grille, if, the aerodynamics and cooling are improved, wltp reduced, crash certification respected ?
I'd categorise model 3 front/grille, similarly as an acquired/marmite taste.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293482977_Aesthetic-Aerodynamic_Design_Optimization_of_a_Car_Grille_Profile_While_Preserving_Brand_Identity
have a look at the grill size benefits that shows ,
Do we know what internal ducting bmw may have too, Cd+area, are most of their engines still longitudanal.
I'd categorise model 3 front/grille, similarly as an acquired/marmite taste.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293482977_Aesthetic-Aerodynamic_Design_Optimization_of_a_Car_Grille_Profile_While_Preserving_Brand_Identity
have a look at the grill size benefits that shows ,
Do we know what internal ducting bmw may have too, Cd+area, are most of their engines still longitudanal.
The manual 'pure' edition isn't coming to the UK though, we're only getting the auto in both 2 and 4wd.
Good job engineers do more than imagine then.
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Rcf has that killer engine though
If it hasn't grown on you yet, what chance do the rest of us have.Just what on earth is going on
I don't dislike it as much as I did when I first saw it I must admit. But I'm far from liking it.
It doesn't look -bad- in the dark green colour I guess. Mainly because the rest of the styling I love, as well as the colour.
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I did an edit like that early on of the non M one to make the same point. Its stupid.
I think it would be funny if some aftermarket company started making bumpers which look like the ones on the right.
There is no getting around physics. The more (and bigger) vents you have the more drag you get...
I'm not sure German engineers do imagine though
There is no getting around physics. The more (and bigger) vents you have the more drag you get...
I'm not sure German engineers do imagine though
The vents close.
Until they jam up with crap and get stuck I guess (known issue on existing ones apparently).
But they still need to open to cool the engine, hopefully
Oh, that's a shame. I wonder what the thought process was that went into that. Brits can't drive manual anymore?
There is no getting around physics. The more (and bigger) vents you have the more drag you get...
I'm not sure German engineers do imagine though
The important bit is where the air goes after in enters the engine bay.
A bumper with massive vents travelling through the air is more aerodynamic than a bumper with no vents...
You can also see the side slats that create a air curtain around the wheels and an effective side skirt. The floor will be flat and the arch lines all have exit vents behind the various oil coolers that are being fed from the front.
The E92 10yrs ago had extensive wind tunnel development and this will be no different. I don't really understand these off the cuff comments you seem to constantly make like you know more than anyone else. Are you sure you aren't Donald Trump?
If it's going through a radiator, or used for aerodynamic grip then it's creating drag...