BMW’s Next M3 Loses Its Grille But Keeps Its Six, And Maybe The Clutch Too
BMW is testing a next-generation M3 prototype that retains a pure combustion inline-six engine over electric motors.
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BMW is currently testing a prototype for the next M3, spotted at the Nürburgring. According to coverage from Car and Driver and Motor1.com, the vehicle utilizes an inline-six engine rather than electric motors.
Reporting from Autoblog and bmwblog emphasizes that the car is a pure combustion model, with one spy video highlighting the vehicle's sound. Carscoops notes that the new design lacks the previous grille and suggests the possibility of a clutch.
Future developments depend on the outcome of these tests. Coverage indicates the vehicle is likely a 2028 model.
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Quick answers
What engine is the next BMW M3 using?
The prototype is utilizing an inline-six engine.
Where was the prototype spotted?
The vehicle was spotted at the Nürburgring.
Does the new M3 have a grille?
According to Carscoops, the next M3 loses its grille.
Coverage (5)
- Volume Up: BMW Is Already Testing The Next M3 With An Inline-Six Motor1.com · 2d ago
- Here’s Proof That a Pure Combustion BMW M3 Is Coming Autoblog · 2d ago
- 2028 BMW M3 Sounds Properly Good In New Spy Video bmwblog · 2d ago
- BMW M3 Spotted at the Nürburgring, and This Prototype Packs an Inline-Six Instead of Electric Motors Car and Driver · 2d ago
- BMW’s Next M3 Loses Its Grille But Keeps Its Six, And Maybe The Clutch Too Carscoops · 2d ago
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