Although we have spoken in detail about the next generation M3, the reality is that the “G84” is still about three years away. According to our sources, the new sports sedan is to enter production in July 2028. Nevertheless, BMW strives to clean up the seventh iteration of the model.
It is a well -known fact that M will hold for the next M3 with a six -cylinder engine. Conflicts reports indicate that engineers can either use the S58 or switch to the B58. However, BMW’s head of new class points out that none of these current drive lines make it under the M3 bonnet.
Speak to Top Gear Mike Reichelt said Magazin: “We will also offer it with a new type of six -cylinder engine because we understand [to electric]. “”
He stopped sharing more details about the engine and left space for speculation. Since BMW has to comply with increasingly stricter emission regulations, the next M3 must correspond to the upcoming Euro 7 standard. We do not believe that the M division will go so far as to take over a plug-in hybrid. If you are interested in hot PHEVs, the M5 is already available.
A complete hybrid makes no sense in a performance car. That is why our money is on a mild hybrid setup for the “S58”, since a 48 V system would add minimal weight. Unless BMW goes on the mild route from Hybrid B58, but an M-car certainly earns an M engine, right? The wishful thinking in the larger S68 V8 seems to be wishful thinking. The development of a completely new engine does not appear to be feasible in view of the gradual shift of the company towards EVS.
Here is a fun fact that you may not know. About a decade ago, BMW admitted that it had regularly developed and tested prototype -V6 engines. However, these drive trains have never made it into production because, according to A, they did not meet the company’s noise and hardship standards Street & track Article from February 2015. Obviously, we don’t say that the next M3 will have a V6, but it is a delicacy that may have flown under the radar.
Whatever the BMW planned for the next gas operations, we suspect that the line -up has a glaring omission. Sources near Munich told us that manual gears could be dropped. We hope that the layout of the rear wheel drive glued around for another generation. If not, give the XDRIVE system at least a selected 2WD mode for rear sanigans.
Source: Top Gear
