These are the first real pictures of the E92 M3, from the February issue of CAR Magazine. Which comes out on January 3rd... But thanks to someone on M3post.com, we already have full scans of the article.

 

Here are the full scans... These are the real deal.

 

 

From the article:

Price - £48,000 GBP

Engine - 4.0 V8, 420BHP

Transmission - Six-Speed manual, rear-wheel drive, torque sensing lockable diff

Performance - 0-62mph 4.9 secs, 155mph (limited)



All thanks goes to Gene on M3post.com.

 

I think it looks beautiful! I am totally satisifed with the final product and I can't wait to see more pics!

I'm not worried about those modest performance figures, I'm sure the car is MUCH faster!

 

wow.... i love it!!! I hope they bring Estoril Blue back....

 

damn looks so good!!! looks more aggressive than the normal E92

 

CAn we have the weight figure?

 

to much

 

Unfortunatelly. I ve always loved M3s but the E46 was already overweight and after seing the route BMW followed with the new M5 I am sure this will be even fater.

 

I don't know if there has been any info released on the weight, but I will do my best to try and find it.

 

Every company can offer a fast car in the straight line. The important thing is how it steers, corners and brakes...

I guess we'll have to wait for a while but if I had to buy a car right now after seing the pics and the specs, that would probably be the RS4.

 

Wow, I love it. I'm holding on to my 04 til the 08-09 comes out. Not keen on getting the first year out model

 

In fact, the 2001s were probably the most reliable M3s. And they were not included in the rod bearing recall either. Their main disadvantage was the lack of bixenon headlights and led rears.

 

I totally agree and that's where BMW really stands out. Seeing how the E60 M5 is the fastest sedan around Nurburgring... BMW really knows what they're doing when it comes to handling and braking. So I doubt the E92 M3 will be a disappointment in this area. Overall, I think it will be a very fast car, even if it is a little on the heavy side.

The RS4 is a great car, but I was expecting a lot more from it. I think it was a car that was hyped up a lot and didn't meet all of it's expectations. It really isn't that fast of a car, in the straight line or around the corners. I wouldn't buy it.