Spied: BMW M3 (full frontal)

[Variance]

Spied: BMW M3 (full frontal)

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

Editor's Note: The Mizzle to the Thrizzle now has more sizzle, for shizzle my my dizzles. (Yes, I won't do that again for a while.)

Read "Spy Photos: BMW M3 Coupe Uncovered" @ World Car Fans

[Sixty8panther]

Looks like the front body kit got warped under a heat lamp.

knowing that the M3 is all about torsial ridgidity I understand

why it's not a hardtop but why not pop-out windows like in

the 1970s at least?

[Flybrian]

knowing that the M3 is all about torsial ridgidity I understand

why it's not a hardtop but why not pop-out windows like in

the 1970s at least?

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Because pop-out windows reak of cheapness and there's a/c. Besides I doubt the rear seats of M3 coupes are used that often, though I'm sure some boisterous owners will disagree.

[balthazar]

Because pop-out windows reak of cheapness....

Agreed, and so does '60s BMWs.

[Drew Dowdell]

I thought we were moving *away* from jellybeans....

[Sixty8panther]

I respect BMWs, but I also respect Balthazar thiknikng they suck.

[regfootball]

as much as i like the new 3, this bores the crap out of me.

if it has idrive i say we round em all up and blow them to smithereens

Edited July 14, 2006 by regfootball

[Robert Hall]

It's so disguised you can't tell how it looks.. it will be interesting to see in person. I wonder how much heavier the V8 is than the 6... it's going to be wierd to see the M3 without the 6..

[ToniCipriani]

Bring back the E46!!!

Sigh... BMW is... hopeless. (Styling-wise)

Edited July 14, 2006 by ToniCipriani