New M3 truck/ute prototype???

[CSMRX7]

Originally thought to be a one off parts hauler for a MotoGP team, BMW is now saying it is a prototype!!!

http://www.ausmotive.com/images2011/BMW-M3-ute-spied-Mar2011-01.jpg


http://www.ausmotive.com/images2011/BMW-M3-ute-spied-Mar2011-03.jpg

More here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=503241

[A790]

Haha cool!

I remember a few years ago Pontiac had something like in development and I thought it was the greatest thing ever! Go BMW!

[tobypaddock]

if this is ever made i cant see it seeing the light of day in North America. Aussies go nuts for these things tho...

[AndyL]

:barf:

Dood, that's a sweet el camino! Is the mullet a factory option?


:rofl:

[K3RMiTdot]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501785

[TYMSMNY]

LOL, the passenger is all smiles. :D

[sputnik]

Most likely for the Australian domestic market.

Utes are have been there since the 30s.

http://stadium.weblogsinc.com/autoblog/hirezpics/holden_sv6_ute_06.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj45/mms58/Misc%20Ford%20Photos/Ford%20AU%2075/FordAus75th1936FordRoadsterUteD3.jpg

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by A790
Haha cool!

I remember a few years ago Pontiac had something like in development and I thought it was the greatest thing ever! Go BMW!

We probably would get the Holden Ute as G8 Carmino if Pontiac didn't fold.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I want that.

[Scat E46]

I have no idea what they're doing with this hah

[JAYMEZ]

God Aussies would be alllll over this.

[A790]

Originally posted by Xtrema


We probably would get the Holden Ute as G8 Carmino if Pontiac didn't fold.
Too bad. I think they're cool vehicles!

[benyl]

I'd trade my F-150 for one.

[Tomaz]

That's pretty tight. :D

I would have looked at the Pontiac version if it ever came to be. I don't think the BMW version would be anywhere near my price range.

[treg50]

BMW WTF :facepalm: :barf:

[ArjayAquino]

lols

[Kg810]

Originally posted by K3RMiTdot
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501785

Looks like no one bothered to read the link


A BMW spokesperson has confirmed to Road & Track that the M3 Pickup recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring is not headed for production. “BMW M did indeed create the pick-up seen on the ’Ring, but it was just an internal project, not something that is in development,” explained Dave Buchko, BMW Advanced Powertrain & Heritage Communications Manager. “There are no plans to produce it.”

The strange-looking prototype likely struck fear into the hearts of BMW fans everywhere. Powered by a high-revving V-8 engine, the M3 can be ordered as a coupe, convertible or sedan. But the idea of a pickup bed slapped onto the back of BMW’s iconic M car seemed a serious stretch, both in terms of serial production and sanity.

So if you were dreaming about someday owning an M3 Pickup (or if the thought gave you nightmares), you can now officially forget about the car/truck arriving in a BMW showroom.


I wouldn't trust that Bimmerpost was contacted by BMW officials on a prototype. I'll believe that news when SCOTT26 posts on that Bimmerpost claim.

[clem24]

Beaten by the M5 ute:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/17/meet-the-other-bmw-with-a-bed-stuart-applebys-m5-ute/

[TorqueDog]

Apples' M5 Ute was one of the neatest builds I've seen and followed.

[sidewaysD]

OH WOW that's hideous

[Mitsu3000gt]

Looks shockingly good considering what it is, IMO.

[n1zm0]

i wonder how those AUS type ute's would do here, the Outback Baja didnt do so well lol

[mittensthekitty]

M5 Ute win.

[.jl-]

That's gross...:barf:

[snoop101]

I got all excited when I see a Rabbit pickup. This seems like a rabbit pickup on roids.

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ
God Aussies would be alllll over this.
man i LOVE the utes here.

i like this green so much
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/ve-wm/104386d1288717099-jims-green-08-ssv-ute-img_0009.jpg

[CHICHARITZHI]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

man i LOVE the utes here.

i like this green so much
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/ve-wm/104386d1288717099-jims-green-08-ssv-ute-img_0009.jpg

BAD ASS TRUCK..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtSWQxQz7UY

[b_t]

fuck I wish they made utes here. that Pontiac concept they were showing a couple years back would have been absolutely perfect for me.

[Onassis]

I think the concept is pretty sweet, would definately consider buying one.

When does the next gen M3 come out ?

[Kg810]

Originally posted by Onassis
I think the concept is pretty sweet, would definately consider buying one.

When does the next gen M3 come out ?

As it has been stated, this is not a concept but just a mere project.

The next gen M3 won't come out for a long time, IIRC it will be late 2014. It also will not be powered by a NA V8, but a twin-turbo V6.

[jwslam]

uhhh subaru baja?

[benyl]

Originally posted by Kg810


As it has been stated, this is not a concept but just a mere project.

The next gen M3 won't come out for a long time, IIRC it will be late 2014. It also will not be powered by a NA V8, but a twin-turbo V6.

I highly doubt a BMW would ever have a V6.

[A790]

Originally posted by benyl


I highly doubt a BMW would ever have a V6.
I think he meant inline 6.

[benyl]

Originally posted by A790

I think he meant inline 6.

Nah, he meant V6. Only BMW geeks know that BMW sticks to a straight 6 because of the harmonic balance that is inherent in the design.

A V6 in a BMW is blasphemy. lol ;)

[Kg810]

Originally posted by benyl


Nah, he meant V6. Only BMW geeks know that BMW sticks to a straight 6 because of the harmonic balance that is inherent in the design.

A V6 in a BMW is blasphemy. lol ;)

I guess I should go back and say "potentially" and add all of the other rumors haha.

But yeah I do agree that since they are going down to a 6 cylinder in the F30/F32 M3, that it should be a I6, but I cannot find the post/article link where Segler(?) was talking about about the possible engines going into the next gen M3.

I think rumors and speculation went from TT I6, TT V6, and Single-Turbo I6 ("S55) based off the current N55.

I know BMW enthusiasts feel they have everything figured out based on BMW's roots and everything, but I wouldn't be surprised at all with the way they are just pumping out every possible car they can.


- EDIT -

Found the article. I guess it is pretty old (2009), but yeah, who knows. So many rumors about BMW looking at an "all new" engine for the 2014 M3, but then you got people like SCOTT26 say they are just going to tweak the N55 into a "M" engine. I rather them create a whole new engine to make the M3 a little more unique and not just a tuned N55 that you can get in today's 3-series and probably in the F30/F32 340, or whatever they are calling the 335 sucessor now.

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=266396&d=1241722202

[badatusrnames]

Originally posted by A790
Haha cool!

I remember a few years ago Pontiac had something like in development and I thought it was the greatest thing ever! Go BMW!

Actually, I think they were going to bring this thing over from Australia, Holden Ute:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/2006_Holden_VZ_Ute_Thunder_S_01.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Ute

Similar to how the GTO was a re-badged Holden.

Top Gear did a review I think, it seemed pretty bad ass.

[arian_ma]

^^Yeah, just like it's drivers: business in the front, some sort of crazy retard party in the back.

[HiSpec]

http://jalopnik.com/#!5787939/officially-official-420+hp-bmw-m3-pickup-hauls-ass-nearly-1000-pounds

here is the latest update... do you guys think it is a prank?

[dirtsniffer]

http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-full-scoop-on-bmws-april-fools-m3-pickup/
jokes on us. best prank i saw this year

[schocker]

It is not the first m/truck though.
Here are some pictures form the m underground storage
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509914

[dirtsniffer]

thanks for that link, there are some sweet cars in there! I really want a 1m, and seeing it next to an Mcoupe makes me wish the 1 series came as a hatch back

[schocker]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
thanks for that link, there are some sweet cars in there! I really want a 1m, and seeing it next to an Mcoupe makes me wish the 1 series came as a hatch back
My favorite was the E46 m3 touring, such a cool concept. Surprised it didnt at least come out in europe.