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      01-28-2019, 12:20 AM   #67
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They are fake. If you look close they appear to be photos of tail pipes. Lol This will enrage all the "M340 has fake exhaust" people. Love it.
It's probably part of the camo wrap. Although since they have to put "Electric test vehicle" on it anyway for safety reasons I'm not sure why bother, but I'd doubt a camo wrap would enrage anyone.
Sarcasm is a great thing. My point is that people get themselves all wound up over what they deem makes a bmw a great drivers car....manual, exhaust, in-line 6, natural aspiration, etc. Currently the posts claiming foul over the m340's "fake" exhaust is a great example.
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      01-28-2019, 07:06 AM   #69
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Hope this is not as ugly as the I3. You have my interest BMW, don't ruin it with those huge beaver teeth front grills.
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I'd guess Musk would be happy to sell an adapter and pay per kwh charging...or maybe even use-it-or-lose-it subscription charging! Btw, I ended up getting an M4 not the Tesla we discussed over many Bitburgers last summer . There's an electric in my future...just not yet!
You should've bought BOTH!

The Tesla (charger) to J1772 (car) adapters are sort of "grey-market" adapters. Unlike the other way around, they are not real easy to find. Initially there was only one available from a small supplier. Now there are at least a couple. Not sure what Musk's take on these are...

Bitburger's last Summer, huh? That says a lot. A "Frau" from SoCal? I'm at a loss here... Give me a hint... (PM me if necessary)
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You should've bought BOTH!

The Tesla (charger) to J1772 (car) adapters are sort of "grey-market" adapters. Unlike the other way around, they are not real easy to find. Initially there was only one available from a small supplier. Now there are at least a couple. Not sure what Musk's take on these are...

Bitburger's last Summer, huh? That says a lot. A "Frau" from SoCal? I'm at a loss here... Give me a hint... (PM me if necessary)
Ha!!! The Frau is the car...Matt from Donnie's ring crew!
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      01-28-2019, 12:25 PM   #72
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how do we know this is not just a 430e?

If it debutes 2021, probably as a 2022 model year. Meh, too late.

Also, I have concerns about regular 3/4 series modified as EV. To have to compromise as ICE and EV simultaneously does not sound like a great idea. Teslas are designed from the get go as EVs. Same as Volvo Polestar 2. I love the BMW quintessential look as much as the next person, but I highly doubt it will compete well against Model 3. Too many compromises.
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Sarcasm is a great thing. My point is that people get themselves all wound up over what they deem makes a bmw a great drivers car....manual exhaust, in-line 6, natural aspiration etc. Currently the posts claiming foul over the m340's "fake" exhaust is a great example.
Manual exhaust. 🤔

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      01-28-2019, 01:46 PM   #74
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Also, I have concerns about regular 3/4 series modified as EV. To have to compromise as ICE and EV simultaneously does not sound like a great idea.
BMWs CLAR platform was designed to be used with both ICE and BEV configurations.
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Ha!!! The Frau is the car...Matt from Donnie's ring crew!
So how come you're not going with us north of the Arctic Circle in Feb for Ice Racing?

M4's with studded tires on a frozen lake in Arjeplog Sweden! Whats not to like?
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So how come you're not going with us north of the Arctic Circle in Feb for Ice Racing?

M4's with studded tires on a frozen lake in Arjeplog Sweden! Whats not to like?
I know, I know! I'm super bummed...but just wasn't in the cards this year. Still look forward to seeing everyone this summer at the Ring!
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Sarcasm is a great thing. My point is that people get themselves all wound up over what they deem makes a bmw a great drivers car....manual exhaust, in-line 6, natural aspiration etc. Currently the posts claiming foul over the m340's "fake" exhaust is a great example.
Manual exhaust. 🤔

Lol. Whoops forgot comma. Lol
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Why is there a tailpipe?
Some electric models are equipped with a range extender. A nice feature when your batteries are dead in the middle of nowhere
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BMWs CLAR platform was designed to be used with both ICE and BEV configurations.
Exactly, that's a compromise.

If and when BMW does release the i4 in hopefully 2 years, I hope it does not resemble the concept, or plaster the car with blue stickers everywhere.
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Article updated with new images:

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/02/fi...tesla-model-3/


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Nice find, thanks. The rear half does look to be somewhere in between F36 GC and F34 GT. I don't hate it.
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The new photos contain enough evidence that G26 will indeed ride on the LWB platform like F34 did.
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The new photos contain enough evidence that G26 will indeed ride on the LWB platform like F34 did.
I'm curious about this. The G20 wheelbase of 112.2" is already longer than the F30's, so it could just be riding on that and it would look quite a bit bigger than the current F36. Or, as you said, it could actually be on a 116"-ish inch wheelbase of the LWB.

Either way, I really hope the G26 or some other G2x will use the B58 as part of a "performance" plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Do this and take my money BMW.
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Either way, I really hope the G26 or some other G2x will use the B58 as part of a "performance" plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Do this and take my money BMW.
Nope.
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April 29, 2019 - New i4 spy pics with first interior look

BMW has already previewed i4 specs which will feature:
• Range of over 600 kilometers (373 miles)
• 0-62mph in 4.0 seconds
• Top speed 'over 200 kph' (124 mph)
According to our future models info, there will be two i4 models: i4 60 and i4 80. Both will be available with RWD or AWD.

The BMW i4 will hit the market in in 2021.

BMW i4 Spy Pics With Interior Look


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Should be interesting to see the final product (and grill), has a very similar body design to Audi's Sportbacks in that it looks to be a mix of a Gran Coupe and Gran Turismo (which I think BMW has been planning to mix both together), also noticed on the interior the door handle is much further forward than that of a G20 (just some minor differences).
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The G20 cabin is great, but hoping for something more different than just an electric 4GC. i3 has a unique interior. Would be nice to see some "i" design in the cabin
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