The powerful M-version of BMW’s 3-series is scheduled for launch next year only. The 3-series M will be available as coupe, convertible and four door. For the first time power will come from a V8 power plant, derived from the M5 and M6. It is a 4.0 litre engine delivering 415 HP, transmission is a seven speed SMG gearbox. A traditional six-speed manual transmission will be offered as an option.
The photos are showing a prototype of the sedan in current cold weather testing. It has still some disguise at front and rear end, the rear skirt in particular hiding the four exhaust pipes.
My my does the E46 look very dated now. I remember when they came out 8 years ago and the one kid’s mom had one. I used to turn to look because it was just so neat looking. Now it’s just…common.
I guess for the M3 I would prefer an I6. The engine in the E46 is a friggin’ work of art. A V8 in that car does seem a little clunky but knowing BMW they will make that shit handle like a champ no matter what.
i dont like the e46 much (i know it is the bestest in everyone elses opinion. oh well) but that thing is fugly. i really dont like where alot of the new car designs are going, especially european saloons
^^ the “bestest” styling of all m3’s is hands down (my pants) the e30.
e46 is the most overall pimp looking I think. Idk something about the new styling bmw went with just doesnt do it for me. I checked out the new m5 and I just couldnt get excited about it. driving the thing wouldve been 80 million times different, but they just dont excite me like howies mom or father does.
Im not a fan of the new styling, but teeeeefuuukin up to the power/performance and the option of a 4 door. thats a great combination… now if only i was rich…
