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All Coupé, Convertible and Compact models have been restyled to present an even sportier and dynamic appearance. The changes continue in the spirit of the Bangle Credo which states that the body styles of the 3er will over time become further differentiated from one another.

The Coupé and Convertible models feature a new, smoother, engine hood and a distinctive new front spoiler, punctuated with new front light housings and side indicators on new front wings. The kidney grille has been widened by 60mm or by less than 1 in.

At the rear, new light clusters with LED technology and a re-designed rear apron with body colored Park Distance Control feature on both Coupé and Convertible, with a new wider trunk grab handle applied to the Coupé and Compact models. Compacts also feature a redesigned rear light cluster and sporty new side sills.

Again in Europe, BMW 330i and BMW 325i Coupé and Convertible owners will be able to specify a new, six speed Sports Sequential Gearbox (SSG). The transmission currently features five gears and offers drivers a distinct reference to Formula 1 technology through the paddle-shift transmission. The new SSG will offer an even sharper shift quality than currently available on these models enabling the driver to shift gears in a split second with two paddles on the steering wheel or via a reassuringly shortened gear stick that feels particularly sporty.

The US versions of the Coupe and Cabrio will offer two-stage brake lights which increase in intensity if rapid pressure is applied, for example in emergency braking, allowing the driver behind the extra split seconds to react to the braking action. Now available on the 7-series and on the Z4, these lights are migrating throughout the BMW lineup.

Also in 2003, but perhaps not yet on the 3 series will be the Adaptive Headlight Technology. These headlights increase visibility through bends via a system of sensors which pass information to the car's onboard computer, which then calculates the course of the road via data on steering angle, yaw angle and speed. Two swivelling bi-xenon headlights are then directed to follow the course of the road offering far greater illumination in the direction of travel than fixed headlights.

The revised 3 Series Coupé and Convertible will be unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit in January of 2003. In addition to the new 3ers keep your eyes open for a brand new concept SAV, the xActivity.

ferizzo

330CI looks real good but I don't like that 325ti compact.

einsatz

Wasn't there a thread on this just a week ago?
Someone said the front lip reminded them of the 911 turbo which it reminded me of, too.

I don't know, I still like the look of the current 330ci better. Those rear shots are good, but they make the lights look exactly like the new Avalon

NOVAwhiteTypeS

hmm leds in the brake lights... I wonder if this is gonna be another trail blazer false laser alarm..

Red Nj-s

I like it.

soopa

your smarter then that.... dumb ass.

the answer is no.

led is not on the same wavelength as laser.

neon is.


the trailblazer has a NEON brakelight... like the Z8.


theres already more then a dozen cars on the road with LED brake/turn signals.

not only that... but many many of the trucks... buses... etc... on the road today have LED indicators. its nothing new. but it is hot.


but no... it wont fuck up v1. you know this maaaan.

gavriil

I know this is not news. I posted the pics cos they are of excellent quality and show detail. So sue me

Akim711

does the girl come with the car?

gavriil

I was wondering about that too. Not interested in the dude though.

Nashua_Night_Hawk

Notice... even the 3 series got the ugly nipple!

gavriil

What do you mean "nipple"?

charliemike

So no SMG but a SSG instead? Straight Tiptronic style rather than the SMG? =(

gavriil

I think SSG is the same as SMGI which we never got here in the USA. It was available in Europe for a few years.

Crazy Bimmer

"The US versions of the Coupe and Cabrio will offer two-stage brake lights which increase in intensity if rapid pressure is applied, for example in emergency braking, allowing the driver behind the extra split seconds to react to the braking action. Now available on the 7-series and on the Z4, these lights are migrating throughout the BMW lineup."


damn thats soo cool, i always wondered why other car makers havent done this already!!

nate'sCLS

yes, but these are better pics than the other ones, I like the clear sides a whole lot more


I think it was the Avalon trying to look exactly like BMW, but who knows