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The forthcoming BMW M3 is set to offer buyers a significant choice in powertrains, with options for both the classic internal combustion engine and a new electric variant.
This move is part of BMW’s broader initiative to introduce the Neue Klasse platform, which emphasizes flexibility in propulsion methods.
The platform is expected to underpin a range of models, providing a scalable architecture that can accommodate various powertrain configurations.
The introduction of electric power in the M3 aligns with BMW’s commitment to electrification and reducing carbon emissions, without compromising on the high-performance standards associated with the M3 nameplate.
Combustion-engined M3 will draw heavily on today’s car, but with styling influence from the Neue Klasse
Electric M3 is unlikely to use ‘iM3’ name
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The upcoming BMW M3 (G84) is set to continue the legacy of its predecessors with a new gasoline-powered model.
The vehicle is anticipated to feature a mild-hybrid setup with a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, aiming to surpass the current model’s 550 horsepower output. Spy photos have revealed a design that maintains traditional rear-wheel-drive proportions while incorporating elements of BMW’s Neue Klasse styling, such as horizontal “nostrils,” simplified bodywork, and unique horizontal taillights.
The new M3 is expected to be unveiled closer to 2028, with an electric version to be introduced a year earlier.
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The M3 EV’s production body has the flared fenders and aggressive stance of a combustion M.
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The next M3 and M4 will likely adopt a mild form of electrification to manage weight, with BMW officials confirming the retention of the six-cylinder engine configuration.
The manual transmission’s days are numbered, with BMW M planning to discontinue it after the M2 Coupe’s production ends in July 2029, a decision influenced by the shift towards electrification and performance enhancements.
The interior is expected to embrace a tech-oriented approach, potentially reducing physical controls in favor of digital interfaces like iDrive X and Panoramic Vision Display, while preserving the tactile experience with red M buttons on the steering wheel.
Source: www.autoevolution.com
Electric M3 (i3 M?) spotted testing again — 800+ hp now, 1,000+ hp version reportedly coming later
More spy shots of BMW’s electric answer to the M3, and the numbers keep climbing. Four motors, one per wheel, with this version allegedly putting down over 800 hp and around 664 lb-ft combined. For reference, the gas M3 is expected to land around 550 hp — yet both are supposedly priced the same. And apparently there’s an even higher-output variant in the pipeline later, rumored at 1,000+ hp, with some sources even throwing out 1,300 hp for a true flagship.
Worth repeating: this isn’t a “hybrid M3,” it’s a completely separate car built on the Neue Klasse EV platform. Gas M3 keeps the S58 inline-six, no electrification. So BMW is running two totally different M3-ish products side by side rather than one evolving into the other.
Latest prototype had less camo than before — vented hood, aggressive skirts front/rear/sides, chunky fender flares, wider-looking tracks. Style-wise it’s leaning hard into that Neue Klasse look, similar vibe to the M Concept Neue Klasse show car from a few weeks back. Whether people actually want an EV wearing the M3 name at that kind of power level… that’s the real question here. Curious to see if M Division can actually make 800+ hp feel controllable and not just a straight-line missile.
Source: www.autoevolution.com