Spy Photos and Info on the upcoming M3

[zoheb]

The powerful M-version of BMW’s 3-series is scheduled for launch next year.

The 3-series M will be available initially as coupe, and later as convertible and four-door. For the first time power will come from a V8 powerplant, 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 two latest photos are showing a M3 prototype being tested in the US.

pics..........

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.c ... s-from-bmw

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.c ... s-from-bmw

[rawfin]

looks alright! i like the current gen better!

[zoheb]

well, this is a prototype.........production version will look different than this....i mean the design is the same, but prolly different rims and some other minor exterior changes.

btw, the pics don't do justice to the new 3 series Coupe I guess......i saw the 335 Coupe in person, and it looks better than the previous generation 330 Coupe.

[Need2Speed]

Can't wait for this to come out!