BMW’s Next M3 Loses Its Grille But Keeps Its Six, And Maybe The Clutch Too
Spy footage of a new BMW M3 prototype confirms the continued use of an internal combustion inline-six engine for the upcoming 2028 model.
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BMW is currently testing a new M3 prototype at the Nürburgring. Coverage confirms the vehicle is equipped with an inline-six engine, signaling a move away from full electrification for this iteration.
Reports from Motor1.com, Autoblog, bmwblog, Car and Driver, and Carscoops emphasize that the design features a revised grille compared to previous versions. Observations suggest the potential retention of a manual transmission, though coverage does not yet specify final mechanical configurations.
Observers are looking for further verification regarding the vehicle's transmission options and official performance specifications. Future updates are expected as testing of the 2028 model continues.
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Quick answers
What engine powers the new M3 prototype?
The prototype has been identified as utilizing an inline-six internal combustion engine.
Will the new M3 be electric?
The spotted prototype is powered by a combustion engine rather than electric motors.
Does the new model feature the same grille as current M3s?
Coverage indicates that the new prototype does not feature the same grille design seen on recent models.
Coverage (5)
- Volume Up: BMW Is Already Testing The Next M3 With An Inline-Six Motor1.com · 1d ago
- Here’s Proof That a Pure Combustion BMW M3 Is Coming Autoblog · 1d ago
- 2028 BMW M3 Sounds Properly Good In New Spy Video bmwblog · 1d ago
- BMW M3 Spotted at the Nürburgring, and This Prototype Packs an Inline-Six Instead of Electric Motors Car and Driver · 1d ago
- BMW’s Next M3 Loses Its Grille But Keeps Its Six, And Maybe The Clutch Too Carscoops · 1d ago broke it first
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