Does the f8x m3/4 has a fake hump on the hood?

[nickzhu50581203]

I just saw a engine bay pic of the new m3, looks like the inline six is small enough for the hump on the hood to be a fake one. The s65 in my babe is really bigger than the inline six and making the hump more functional. Maybe everyone has noticed that except me

[blue flowers]

It's a design detail - nothing fake about it. The E90 also has a lot of design details driven by aesthetic rather than function.

[roastbeef]

It's for looks.

[Shredicus]

Our hump > their hump

[Amirsm3]

Our fender vents are fake. How does that make you feel?

[kb9uwu]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Our fender vents are fake. How does that make you feel?

Don't forget one of the two hood vents is also fake! Civic M3 confirmed.

[BimmerRookie]

Originally Posted by nickzhu50581203

I just saw a engine bay pic of the new m3, looks like the inline six is small enough for the hump on the hood to be a fake one. The s65 in my babe is really bigger than the inline six and making the hump more functional. Maybe everyone has noticed that except me

I believe, our hood bump is aerodynamic. A while ago, somebody posted two videos about how the E9X M3 is truly special and in one of them there's a scene in German where the engineer explains all the lines and curves of the E9X. He continues to explain that the "power bulge" is aerodynamic...

Or something Like what...

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by kb9uwu

Don't forget one of the two hood vents is also fake! Civic M3 confirmed.

Remove the rubber and it is completely functional.

[kb9uwu]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Remove the rubber and it is completely functional.

Uhhh, define functional.

[Shredicus]

Originally Posted by kb9uwu

Uhhh, define functional.

It vents a shit ton of hot air

[roastbeef]

Vents hot air.

[Law]

Originally Posted by BimmerRookie

I believe, our hood bump is aerodynamic. A while ago, somebody posted two videos about how the E9X M3 is truly special and in one of them there's a scene in German where the engineer explains all the lines and curves of the E9X. He continues to explain that the "power bulge" is aerodynamic...

Or something Like what...

Negative.
But you're on the right track about the video.
The engineers attest the fact that the power dome was necessary to provide the volumetric efficiency necessary for the ITBs.
There is literature on this as well deep somewhere in the archives of this forum.

[kb9uwu]

I prefer it's original design by the jesus ///m engineers... to spash water that has collected inside onto your windshield

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Law

Negative.
But you're on the right track about the video.
The engineers attest the fact that the power dome was necessary to provide the volumetric efficiency necessary for the ITBs.
There is literature on this as well deep somewhere in the archives of this forum.

One can go as far to say it's in the...annals....of the forum... hue hue hue

[Law]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

One can go as far to say it's in the...annals....of the forum... hue hue hue

Some say only the chosen M enthusiast will be able to access the deep annals.

[BimmerRookie]

Originally Posted by Law

Negative.
But you're on the right track about the video.
The engineers attest the fact that the power dome was necessary to provide the volumetric efficiency necessary for the ITBs.
There is literature on this as well deep somewhere in the archives of this forum.

so not aerodynamic, but necessary...so functional?

[Law]

Originally Posted by BimmerRookie

so not aerodynamic, but necessary...so functional?

I don't recall anything saying that it serves a specific aerodynamic function although i'm sure they made sure the power dome wouldn't negatively affect the E9X M3 in the wind tunnel.


Here's the video we're discussing so you can refresh your memory.
I've watched this whole series many many times
There's actually 4 parts (Philosophy, Racing, Facilities, Processes) but this one groups them together, which is nice.

[BimmerRookie]

There it is, i couldn't find it!

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Law

Some say only the chosen M enthusiast will be able to access the deep annals.

Only he with the most advanced bluetooth earpiece will be able to access the rear entrance.

[anom3]

Thanks for the post. Great video.

Sounds like they explain the rationale for the E9X M3's hump pretty clearly... Needed a larger air dome to increase air flow which resulted in better torque.

Originally Posted by Law

I don't recall anything saying that it serves a specific aerodynamic function although i'm sure they made sure the power dome wouldn't negatively affect the E9X M3 in the wind tunnel.


Here's the video we're discussing so you can refresh your memory.
I've watched this whole series many many times
There's actually 4 parts (Philosophy, Racing, Facilities, Processes) but this one groups them together, which is nice.

[blue flowers]

Marketing. They could have probably made a lower profile hood that would have cleared the airbox, but then it wouldn't be as special.

For what it's worth, I love the look of the e9x hood.

[GabeS]

It's pretty damn real, I actualy touched one before...

Think about it lol: a company can make a hood with any design they wish.. look at chryslers lol..

its like saying does the M4 have a fake front bumper...
does it require the design it has or is it for looks? its for looks . It's a style.
lol..
It's not like its a non functional vent.
It's actually worse to have to change the style of a hood because the engine you designed doesnt fit properly, if you think about it.