E92 Coupe Facelift is coming... first spy photos.

samuraisaiyo · 04-23-2009, 11:47 AM

sexy

135iUSN · 04-23-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineCloud9

looks like they teak the shape of the kidney grilles a bit. the top part is flatter now.

sorta like... GRRRRRRR

remmib · 04-23-2009, 01:49 PM

Look like they're only changing the front.

hasrice · 04-23-2009, 07:41 PM

was this snapped in the states?

boymonkey · 04-23-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jmikeh

Looks like they squished the kidneys and flattened the nose. NOT good, IMO.

Yeah, it's like the car is squinting.

samchuang33 · 04-23-2009, 10:06 PM

Agree, I think the current one looks better

Voltigeur · 04-23-2009, 10:19 PM

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I will be pissed if they do add LEDs and eyebrows. I pick up my 09 E92 in June at BMW Welt so not long until from MY10.

Keep the tailights BMW AG. And yeh, I actually do prefer the current kidneys to this test mule's grill.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 04-24-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorAuthority

Following in the footsteps of its Sedan sibling, the svelte 3-series Coupe is due for a mid-cycle facelift towards the end of next year and today we have the first images of a prototype for the updated car rolling around the streets of Munich. Like the facelifted Sedan, which was launched late last year, changes to the Coupe should incorporate some sportier styling, reworked head and tail-lamps, and possibly a wider track.

The interior will get a new look as well, with improved trim, a new center armrest and a second-generation iDrive system with four selector buttons for commonly used features such as the stereo. The iDrive system will also sport a new 8.8in LCD display and an optional 80Gb hard drive music and navigation system.

Mechanical updates introduced in the facelifted Sedan, which should also make their way into the new Coupe include a brake energy regeneration system, an auto stop-start function, electro-mechanical power steering and tires with reduced rolling resistance.

Expect to see the car make its debut in the second half of next year before going on sale in most markets by the end of the year as a 2011 model.

http://www.motorauthority.com/spy-sh...ies-coupe.html

What are tires with reduced rolling resistance?

ebeem · 04-24-2009, 10:40 AM

I bet that the facelift will get the new hood of the 3 series,or at least will look similar to it...
keep in mind,that the 3 series,as well as the current 6 series have lines in the hood,so it`s pretty likely that the coupe and convertible will follow..

Shazmonkee · 04-24-2009, 12:26 PM

I hope the headlights change a little bit--maybe comes with LED angel eyes ? lol
And the taillights, i hope that they have the LED turn signals that the E60 LCIs have--so clean

Joop! · 04-24-2009, 03:14 PM

I wonder what have to be changed.

The E92 model was perfect from the word 'go'...

That couldn't be said from the E90/E91 that needed the facelift.

Sp82 · 04-24-2009, 04:10 PM

I dont think this is going to be a 2011 MY...spy shots would not be out 1 1/2 years early...this will be a 2010, with production starting in August of this yr, deliveries around Sept/October 2009.

Imola.ZHP · 04-24-2009, 05:02 PM

^ yeah, 2010

Sedan introduced 2006
Coupe introduced 2007
Sedan LCI 2009
Coupe LCI 2010

History repeats itself, same schedule as the e46. Its BMW's goal to make you THINK your car is "outdated" they WANT you to buy a new car every 2-3 years. Thats why they change stuff up so much...

Doesn't bother me, I'll be hanging onto my first BMW forever, I'll add another to the collection a few years after pay-off (quickly approaching). Probably a CPO'd LCI e90 M3 unless I'm done with school, then I might spring for a new one if they are still being made...

1013mm · 04-24-2009, 06:58 PM

i dont really see the changes at all....

ALPINE6SPD · 04-24-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

The coupe is a beautiful thing, I think BMW are being sensible in giving it a nip and tuck rather than the more major surgery the E90 had.

Also we are getting closer to 2011 which is when I would expect the next 3 series, so they don't want to play too many of their future design cards right now I would suspect.

UM
BMW has always had a 7 year model cycle so we wont see the new 3 until 2012 as a 2013 model for the sedan and 2013 for a 2014 in the coupe. 2011 ia the new 5.

ALPINE6SPD · 04-24-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by James@RissRacing

I hope the headlights change a little bit--maybe comes with LED angel eyes ? lol
And the taillights, i hope that they have the LED turn signals that the E60 LCIs have--so clean

yes the tails should be like the tails on the current e60. They look amazing at night.

d3l0n · 04-25-2009, 08:03 AM

maybe white led angel eyes like they will be on the new 5?

the bumper resembles the new 5 bumper also. Just a bit-though I cant see much

I'm going to be in the market for a new ride sometime around next year, hope this can be a good look by next year (coupe or larger sedan)

d3l0n · 04-25-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

yes the tails should be like the tails on the current e60. They look amazing at night.

Agreed!!

Zuzu · 04-26-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

its just camo....

100%... As if that is the finished product..Obviously hiding the "real" grill behind that hideous mask..

NoMods · 05-12-2009, 06:41 PM

i would love led turning signals and brakes

BLACK335iCOUPE · 05-13-2009, 01:28 AM

I wonder if they will offer a kit that will transform current e92's into LCI e92's?

DinoMite · 06-05-2009, 05:44 PM

Grills, lights, bumpers, BORING.
when will they get the dual clutch transmission in, that is the most important change they could add to this car.

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