BMW M3
V8 for all-new M3

We can reveal the all-new BMW M3, after our spies caught the car testing in California


The new car should maintain the M3's reputation for outstanding handling.A new version of one of the world's best-selling high-performance car is preparing for action - and we have the pictures that prove it. We can reveal the all-new BMW M3, after our spies caught the car testing in California.
The next-generation M3 is the first V8-engined 3-Series, and offers 400 bhp - so expect it to race from 0-100 km/h in a fraction over five seconds, and go on to a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Power will be fed to the rear wheels via a six speed manual gearbox or the latest SMG sequential manual, possibly with seven ratios.
The new car should maintain the M3's reputation for outstanding handling. The V8 will be more compact than the current in-line six cylinder model, while a longer wheelbase will help with weight distribution. Externally, the car takes many cues from the M5, with twin-exit exhausts, front wing vents and discreet 'M' badges, while the look of the all-new 3-Series means an aggressive nose and deeply sculpt¬ed flanks. Expect to see the M3 in showrooms at the end of 2006. It will come in saloon, coupé, cabrio and estate guise.

 

WOW incredible news my friend...I love the look of it!

I'd really see how the estate will perform...again the RS4...infact seems like the RS4 Avant is a bit better than the coupè cause of weight transfers...
AWESOME

 

I am convincing my brother to get one when it comes out, I want one badly at home, It would look good with the XKR/SLK55

 

I love BMWs and just had the the e46 M3 but this styling is going to have to grow on me. Im still on the fence with this one !

 

I have to say the E46 is sexy

 

That picture is a photoshop...I saw that posted months ago. It will be close ti that, but the fenders aren't flared enough. I'm very anxious to see the final product. I'm guessing it will debut in Europe March-May of 2007. If it isn't upto expectation, I'm buying a preowned 996TT for the same money.

 

It looks obese

 

WHAT ???

Over 5 secs...that's slow!

Should be around 4.6 secs at least...

 

I just read that too. Definately not right.

 

ya some people are either way too conservative or way too dumb

 

I have an E46 M3 currently, I absolutely love my car. I'm sure the E92 will be a great/beautiful looking car, but for the price I think I'd pick up a used 996TT...

 

Yeah they are insanely fast when modified thanks to the Turbo's however, a 993 TTS would be definetly on the top of my List followed with a F355 equipped with Tubi exhaust

 

what do guys think of the new twin turbo 3 series BMW?- I'll bet this would be much easier to mod and the new M3 and probably less expensive too!

Sameer

 

The fact that I know it yeilds impressive gains with an ecu update and exhaust

 

My brother is still stuck with the Cherooke SRT8, He got convinced when he saw a Cherooke SRT8 a car length behind a Carrera S at the Traffic lights, I am trying my best to get him to get the M3, If not the SRT8 is a terrific Suv.