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Posted by Mark G on October 14, 1999 at 23:38:25:

In Reply to: body panels posted by hwj on October 14, 1999 at 17:03:02:


: Personally, I wouldn't mind them using most of the E46 coupe's body panels, and just utilizing special front, side, and rear skirts like they did with the E36 M3. The E46 coupes are pretty darn good looking already, and if this helps keep the cost of the E46 M3 down, then I'm all for it! I'm pretty neutral about the hood "power bulge" -- doesn't do much for me.

Sorry, I just don't agree, and it seems like (thankfully) most everybody else doesn't either. I think the E46 coupe is REALLY bland, but I've been wowed with the M3 show car. I hope they produce it as is, looks wise (except for the wheels). No offense, but if you want an E46 coupe with upgraded ground effects, just get an E46 coupe with an aftermarket kit. There will be a 3.0L engine available next summer for those who prefer tame styling with improved performance over the 2.8.

I think the hood bulge is very agressive and and adds a lot to the car. Ditto for the fender flares.

The good news is that the showcar, by all accounts is going to be almost identical to the actual production car.

Mark G

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