2013 BMW M3 Sheds More Camo, Hits The Ring

Our Teamspeed spies catch up with the 2013 BMW M3 Sedan, flogging about on the ring, shedding more of its camo, and looking very menacing for its size. A few months back Dr Friedrich Nitschke, managing director of M GmbH. Dr. Nitschke, mentioned the next-generation M3 would have a "bigger focus on very low fuel consumption." In fact it's been rumored the F80 M3 will be up to 20% more efficient then it's predecessor.

We still are hearing the new M3 will may be fitted with a tri-turbocharged, 3.3-litre six-cylinder engine making approximately 450 hp, a nice increase over the current 4-liter V8. Additionally, we can expect aggressive styling and a lightweight body that adopts carbon fiber-reinforced plastic components.

Its possible the 2013 M3 will be shown as a concept at next years Geneva Motor Show in March, with a production version should ready by September 2013.

Stay tuned to Teamspeed or more news soon!

 

That's cool! too bad they went back to a I-6 from V-8! But it's got some power than the 8and with focusing on less fuel consumption! That's suprising to me!

 

I liked the i6, so much so I think I want to go back to an e46 again!

 

Awesome looking ride!

 

Video clip added to the OP!

 

wouldn't that be a 2014 since they are currently selling 2013's?

 

My understaning was new M3 sedan will be badged as 2013, M4 coupe a 2014

 

I see and expect a mini M5, fast, powerful, but not what the M3 should be: visceral razor sharp. However, I guess we'll just have to wait for the real deal.

 

Here are 2 spy shots of the engine bay.

Straight six

 

Engine bay spy shots? Seems like BMW is pretty lax when it comes to keeping the new model under wraps. Or maybe it's all part of their plan to build hype for the M3 or M4 or whatever they decide to call this thing.