Updates for 2016 M3

Rick955 · 05-07-2015, 07:32 AM

Looks like the updates are finally confirmed...

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

The alterations are less extensive with the M3. The head- and taillights receive a sharper, more angular contour, and up front, the M3 now illuminates the road with icy, LED beams. The taillights look more aggressive as well. There are also two new (extracost) exterior paint colors.

Like the regular 3-series, the M3 gets a tweaked interior, although we wonder if this ultrasporty derivative really needs more chrome inside. At least the upgraded iDrive and navigation setup will be more responsive.

Everything else carries over—and that's not a bad thing. The new M3 retains the structural changes, unique suspension components, lightweight seats, and the carbon-fiber pieces that set it apart from the regular 3-series.

Wah · 05-07-2015, 07:40 AM

It says it gets new headlights but I don't see a difference.

BigMacSmallFries · 05-07-2015, 07:41 AM

...And that is why you never wait for an LCI update. You missed out on a year of ownership for taillights that will cost under 1000 to retrofit like the previous models.

OK, so no Competition package? Was that article referring to a competition package update with 20" 666M wheels a fake? Or is there a chance that may be announced for the 2016?

OK on to the important part, can someone find the part numbers for those taillights??? And when can we order them? haha

BigMacSmallFries · 05-07-2015, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wah

It says it gets new headlights but I don't see a difference.

Article is wrong. Only taillights. All M3s actually have M4 headlights. They're not shared with the 3 series sedan. When the 4 series LCI is released the headlights will be updated.

shortseller · 05-07-2015, 07:42 AM

Yawning here! No performance upgrades, comp pkg, suspension, MDM or eng software updates.

Got lights though, that will work.

Wah · 05-07-2015, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMacSmallFries

Article is wrong. Only taillights. All M3s actually have M4 headlights. They're not shared with the 3 series sedan. When the 4 series LCI is released the headlights will be updated.

Thats what I figured. Although, I don't expect a change to the front when the F32 gets its LCI (as it has always been).

CanAutM3 · 05-07-2015, 07:46 AM

It think those update will happen way before 2106, likely 90 years earlier

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CanAutM3 · 05-07-2015, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMacSmallFries

Article is wrong. Only taillights. All M3s actually have M4 headlights. They're not shared with the 3 series sedan. When the 4 series LCI is released the headlights will be updated.

I guess they want to imply that the LEDs will now be standard.

CanAutM3 · 05-07-2015, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMacSmallFries

...And that is why you never wait for an LCI update. You missed out on a year of ownership for taillights that will cost under 1000 to retrofit like the previous models.

OK, so no Competition package? Was that article referring to a competition package update with 20" 666M wheels a fake? Or is there a chance that may be announced for the 2016?

OK on to the important part, can someone find the part numbers for those taillights??? And when can we order them? haha

Why do folks keep bunching LCI and comp pack together. They are not related.

IMO, ZCP will be released after LCI for the F80 and before LCI for the F82.

IvanMRX · 05-07-2015, 07:53 AM

Not a fan of the new LED brake lights on the M3. I think that it should look like a one line of light, not like lighting points.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1124143

M2wolf · 05-07-2015, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick955

Looks like the updates are finally confirmed...

Like the regular 3-series, the M3 gets a tweaked interior, although we wonder if this ultrasporty derivative really needs more chrome inside. At least the upgraded iDrive and navigation setup will be more responsive.

Anyone has images of the new interior/chrome bits?

The upgraded iDrive & Nav could be good handy.. wonder what changes they are.

BlackCobra08 · 05-07-2015, 08:06 AM

I don't think I'll be alive in the year 2106

Blindside_137 · 05-07-2015, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvanMRX

Not a fan of the new LED brake lights on the M3. I think that it should look like a one line of light, not like lighting points.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1124143

+1

Very random design IMO

minn19 · 05-07-2015, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

It think those update will happen way before 2106, likely 90 years earlier

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCobra08

I don't think I'll be alive in the year 2106

These are my favorite typos.

I was already ho hum about this supposed LCI, but for a 2106 model it is especially disappointing.

Rick955 · 05-07-2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I guess they want to imply that the LEDs will now be standard.

Yeah, I wonder. In another article they posted up for the 3-series updates they mention the LED'S too... but they imply that perhaps it will come in a regular LED version, and, an option Adaptive LED version. ??

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

Bimmer's headlights get a sharper and more angular contour, and they’re now available as full LEDs—or adaptive full LEDs.

ZAGA_M3 · 05-07-2015, 08:38 AM

When will they release prices?

vstM3 · 05-07-2015, 09:07 AM

What's waiting another year, maybe they come up with 20"wheels!

georgere · 05-07-2015, 09:13 AM

I hope BMW packs M3 better now w/o rising the cost. things I would expect - std LED, few items from Exec Pkg as std, low cost full leather

otherwise AMG will eat them alive.

Sassicaia · 05-07-2015, 09:17 AM

House useless of an article points to new colours but wont even list what they are?

BMdblU · 05-07-2015, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

House useless of an article points to new colours but wont even list what they are?

No comment on anything else troll? Go figure

Sassicaia · 05-07-2015, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

No comment on anything else troll? Go figure

Your calling me a troll?

Comments about what?

On a side note here are the paint choices

Two new BMW Individual exterior colour shades (Smoked Topaz metallic and Champagne Quartz metallic)

Brosef · 05-07-2015, 09:21 AM

when are we gonna know what the new colors are?

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