The Ultimate Driving Machine has arrived – the new BMW M3!
The car that sets the benchmark for performance and handling has gone through a new iteration and raises the bar even further.
The sonorous 4.0-litre V8 will be replaced with a more efficient 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine. It will be the first turbo to propel the M3.
Although reduced in capacity, the new engine will still deliver serious numbers, 450bhp or 335kW and 0 – 100km/h in 4.5 seconds, before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.
The engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or twin-clutch gearbox. The new M3 will be built with more composite materials in a quest to reduce weight. It will also be better to drive than the previous M3, thanks to the latest M Sport active differential.
As with the current car, the coupé gets unique panels to give its sleek body a longer and sportier profile. The aggressive front treatment and muscular body kit also set the M3 apart from its lesser siblings. Expect a drop-top convertible to be in the mix as well.
Sadly, the M3 saloon has been deleted from the M product line-up due to low volume.
The new M3 is expected to make its appearance in 2012.
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3
2013 BMW M3