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Jason · 04-13-2012, 09:48 AM

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The BMW M3 DTM cars are set to take on their Audi and Mercedes Benz rivals for real and for the first time in just over two weeks at Hockenheim (on April 29), but the race cars first face off in this photo session from Media Day, where for the first time the final DTM cars were revealed together. This will be BMW’s first DTM race since October 11, 1992.

Subject to the same regulations, the three German marquees' cars share similar general aero bits and styling, but each also maintains the essence of the respective models' styling cues - grilles, lights, and the like.

And you haven't heard or seen the M3 DTM cars in action, be sure to check out the videos we've reposted below. Photos courtesy of Auto Motor und Sport.

Media Day Photos

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BMW M3 DTM Video Previews and Driver Interviews

2012 BMW M3 DTM car-to-car footage

Footage of the 2012 BMW M3 DTM race car on the track

Walkaround of the beautiful 2012 BMW M3 DTM Race Car

BMW M3 DTM Driver Interview - Joey Hand

Interview with Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Director, about BMW M3 DTM

BMW M3 DTM Driver Interview - Dirk Werner

BMW M3 DTM Driver Interview - Andy Priaulx

BMW M3 DTM Driver Interview - Augusto Farfus

Here's 2012 DTM schedule at a glance*

29th April Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (D)
6th May Lausitzring (D)
20th May Brands Hatch (GB)
3rd June Red Bull Ring Spielberg (A)
1st July Norisring (D)
14th / 15th July Show event Olympiastadion München (D)**
19th August Nürburgring (D)
26th August Circuit Park Zandvoort (NL)
16th September Motorsport Arena Oschersleben (D)
30th September Valencia (E)
21st October Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (D)

* subject to approval from the FIA
** no points round

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GOLFFRR · 04-13-2012, 09:53 AM

Can't wait to see all of the makes in action this year. Go BMW!

Dackelone · 04-13-2012, 10:11 AM

Can't wait! Just two more weeks!!

Btw... who is Bruno?

Silver E90 · 04-13-2012, 10:18 AM

Anybody seen a picture of the livery for Joey Hand's car?

mkoesel · 04-13-2012, 10:21 AM

I think its cool that they all profess their love for the same four-legged snails.

But wow the cars look fantastic, and this is going to be a very exciting series.

Does anyone know if they all share the same engines, or is each engine designed and built seperately by each manufacturer to the same specs (4.0L V8)? If the latter, I wonder if BMW uses a P60-based design, or something newer like an S65-based design, or maybe something new from the ground up.

Silver E90 · 04-13-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Can't wait! Just two more weeks!!

Btw... who is Bruno?

That's Bruno Spengler, he was in DTM last year and I believe he ran for Mercedes-Benz.

http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/dri...ler-flash.html

stefan · 04-13-2012, 10:24 AM

Wouldn't mind seeing those halos retrofitted to the E9x M3.

ROB_S2K · 04-13-2012, 10:28 AM

So sick. Do they show this in the US?

kyleb350 · 04-13-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Does anyone know if they all share the same engines, or is each engine designed and built seperately by each manufacturer to the same specs (4.0L V8)? If the latter, I wonder if BMW uses a P60-based design, or something newer like an S65-based design, or maybe something new from the ground up.

Yes, I believe so. I want to say they're all 4.0L putting out close to 500 HP

dex37 · 04-13-2012, 10:30 AM

I'll be at Hockenheimring on 29.April to watch the DTM season start. I hope that the weather is good.

Dackelone · 04-13-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Trim M-Sport

That's Bruno Spengler, he was in DTM last year and I believe he ran for Mercedes-Benz.

http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/dri...ler-flash.html

Thanks! Thats a good website to catch up on //M info...

http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/index.html

Kishan1192 · 04-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Those eyes are beautiful. Simply gorgeous.

Jesal@IND · 04-13-2012, 11:16 AM

So ready for this!

bimmer · 04-13-2012, 11:16 AM

I wish they would incorporate half halo leds on new m3. They look so much more aggressive than current approach. Love it

Jon335iFL · 04-13-2012, 11:26 AM

These pics say alot about the new M3's headlights and aggressive styling soon to come.

blueaudi18 · 04-13-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

Wouldn't mind seeing those halos retrofitted to the E9x M3.

herew u go...

stefan · 04-13-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueaudi18

herew u go...

Cool.. looks interesting. Thanks. Source?

GreekMaverick · 04-13-2012, 12:00 PM

Gooooood lord...Those Halos should be listed for sale. I am ready to plunk down the $$$$$

blueaudi18 · 04-13-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

Cool.. looks interesting. Thanks. Source?

diy...

GreekMaverick · 04-13-2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueaudi18

diy...

diy...here is the link <-----Insert Link?

Blindside_137 · 04-13-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekMaverick

diy...here is the link <-----Insert Link?

he is doing it himself, check his build thread

JoeyBananaz18 · 04-13-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blueaudi18

herew u go...

SHUT UP!!!
omg those are awesome. dude, there is no question- you have turned your car into the most unique E92 ever. post more pics!!!

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